whos fault would it be?

[BC_MoM]

Unfortunately, it is the fault of the owner - in the law's eyes.

The only way I think it wouldn't be is if the owner warned the person that their dog has the ability and may bite. Then again, they may claim that the dog is then dangerous and proper precautions (muzzle) should have been taken.

Animal lovers should have made the laws.

[Lori Jordan]

This is a sad situation,Where are they from,I was watching Animal Cops last night,This man had a rotti,The rotti was going to the vet office,I started watching half way through,Regardless the rotti had bitten,The animal control took as protecting his owner,All laws are different in different states i think this was in Miami,Regardless Best of luck too all inviloved.

My thinking though if you walk up to a strange dog your taking a chance,Regardless if the dog will nip,or it is the friendliest dog around.

My Maggy does not like strangers,Thankfully she just lets out a few grumbles and lays down.

[critter crazy]

Unfortunately it is the owners fault. This is why I was so concerned about rocky, who seemed to have aggression towards men. Just have them do the best they can to appease the man, and not get angry, accidents do happen. Best of luck!

[Suki Wingy]

Well, that man needs to be politley educated. My Layla bit anyone who came up and petted her, because she would be easily startled. I never touch ANYONE's dog without asking first.

[Ginger's Mom]

Applesmom said it very well. It is definitely the dog owners fault. There is a responsibility to control your dog. I had a foster that bit someone once (it was definitely not that person's fault). I attempted to be apologetic and offered to take the person to whatever doctor/hospital he wished to be checked out at. However, he indicated that since this was the second time he had been bitten by a dog (not one of my dogs, as a matter of fact not any of the dogs in our area) he was fed up and wanted to call the police. I politely waited until the police arrived gave them my information and took the foster and Ginger home. The man signed a complaint against me for failure to control a dog on leash. However, he never showed up at any of the court dates. Unfortunately, with my job I cannot be appearing on the municipal court lists, so I have had to stop fostering until I have my own property.

[angelbow20]

This is a sad situation,Where are they from,I was watching Animal Cops last night,This man had a rotti,The rotti was going to the vet office,I started watching half way through,Regardless the rotti had bitten,The animal control took as protecting his owner,All laws are different in different states i think this was in Miami,Regardless Best of luck too all inviloved.

My thinking though if you walk up to a strange dog your taking a chance,Regardless if the dog will nip,or it is the friendliest dog around.

My Maggy does not like strangers,Thankfully she just lets out a few grumbles and lays down.

They live in Pa.. so im not sure about the laws but my sisters boyfriend offered to pay for whatever he needs to, He said they guy had the smallest little scratch and flipped out and grabbed at the dog so fast that he couldnt even warn him intime, they were just outside there apartment door.