Dog Bite Liability Protection
Written on 05/01/2013 by Ron Milleroriginal post: http://dogingtonpost.com/dog-bite-liability-protection/#.UYPivUqyyM0
Today’s dog owners face many legal
challenges covering their responsibility for the behavior of their dog.
Dog bite liability protection has become a major issue all dog owners
need to be aware of and take the necessary steps to protect themselves
and their dogs. It has been stated that dogs bite roughly 5 million
people in America each year, so these tips for dog bite liability
protection will give you vital information and the steps to protect you
and your family pet.
Our first tip for reducing dog bite
liability protection concerns is to have your dogs spayed or neutered.
Many say this will cause a dog to gain weight, but this is false if you
provide your dog with a good diet and regular exercise. We have owned a
dozen or so dogs, all “fixed”, and none ever had a weight problem. Dogs
that have been “fixed” are more docile and less prone to bite.
Socialization of your dog will go a long
way in preventing him or her biting people. Training classes are a
wonderful way to begin the socialization of your dog. The dog will be
exposed to many other breeds of dogs as well as their owners. This
begins the socialization process teaching the dog they need not be
afraid of other dog’s not unfamiliar people thus reducing the chances of
unwanted biting episodes.
All dog owners should train their dog
never to chase after strangers and especially children. This also must
include other dogs they may encounter. There are some breeds that have a
natural instinct to chase and extra care should be taken with these
breeds.
When you allow your dog outside never do
so if the dog is not contained with a good fenced in area of the yard.
Using an invisible fence is another option but this method does not keep
other dogs, children or people from crossing over the electronic
barrier. A chain link fence is best and keep the gates and fencing in
good condition so the dog cannot get over, under or through the fence.
If there is an indication your dog will
react aggressively in a social setting such as walks in the park, being
around crowds of people, and other social events do the right thing and
leave your dog at home.
Be certain your dog has all the required
vaccinations required and keep proof of these records in the event a
biting occurs. This is vital information for medical personnel and can
reduce the consequences of a legal proceeding brought against you as
well as possibly save the life of the dog.
Common sense is your best protection
concerning dog bite liability protection so act responsibly when
training, socializing, and raising your dog.
