Will my dog get put down for biting another dog?

Euthanasia can be required after a dog bite in California if the dog has rabies, if the dog has bitten at least 2 people, or if the dog has bitten and seriously injured someone, and had been raised to attack people or fight. Unless the dog has rabies, a hearing is required before the dog is euthanized.

Why did my dog try to bite another dog?

Why Dogs Bite There are various reasons one dog may bite another dog, but most bites occur when the biter feels threatened. In this case, possession of a valuable resource, like a favored chew toy, food bowl or even the dog’s human companion, may contribute to defensive behavior, which can lead to aggression.

What kind of dog attacked my Neighbor’s dog?

My dogs (pit bulls) attacked my neighbor’s dog. He was on our property and our dogs attacked and chased him all the way back to the neighbor’s property. The neighbors are now threatening to shoot our dogs if they come onto their property and call the police. Their dog is always out of his yard.

What to do if your neighbor’s Dog threatens you?

If the dog hasn’t come onto your property and isn’t threatening. Then this question doesn’t apply. If it has come onto you property but it isn’t aggressive call animal control to come take it and let them know it belongs to the neighbor. If you do feel threatened talk first to animal control and law enforcement.

What happens if you get bit by a neighbor’s dog?

If the bite or attack occurs off of their property, that homeowners’ coverage wouldn’t be applicable for that. So the homeowner would then hope that the homeowners’ insurance coverage, their liability coverage may come and deploy to help with those medical bills.

Can you shoot your neighbor’s dog on your property?

If it’s just wandering onto your property you shouldn’t shoot it. You should call animal control. Your question is suspicious because it sounds like you are going to be on the lookout with a gun and wait to shoot your neighbor’s dog. If you do shoot it and you are not attacked that would be very suspicious.

My dogs (pit bulls) attacked my neighbor’s dog. He was on our property and our dogs attacked and chased him all the way back to the neighbor’s property. The neighbors are now threatening to shoot our dogs if they come onto their property and call the police. Their dog is always out of his yard.

If the dog hasn’t come onto your property and isn’t threatening. Then this question doesn’t apply. If it has come onto you property but it isn’t aggressive call animal control to come take it and let them know it belongs to the neighbor. If you do feel threatened talk first to animal control and law enforcement.

If it’s just wandering onto your property you shouldn’t shoot it. You should call animal control. Your question is suspicious because it sounds like you are going to be on the lookout with a gun and wait to shoot your neighbor’s dog. If you do shoot it and you are not attacked that would be very suspicious.

Can a neighbor’s dog bite a human?

This is the second such attack on a neighborhood dog and in the first the owner was bitten–after that event the police and animal control were called and the owner was cited and fined. The neighbor admitted to me his dog does this but had never bitten a human.

What should I do if my dog gets attacked?

What to do if your dog is attacked by another dog

1. Try not to panic. If you panic, you make your dog (and the biting dog) worse.
2. Don’t try to separate them yourself.
3. Try to distract the other dog from a distance.
4. Call your dog away.
5. Report the incident.
6. Collect details.
7. Take your dog to the vet.

This is the second such attack on a neighborhood dog and in the first the owner was bitten–after that event the police and animal control were called and the owner was cited and fined. The neighbor admitted to me his dog does this but had never bitten a human.

Who is responsible if another dog attacks your dog?

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! A dog owner is responsible for something his dog does when allowed to leave his own property. This dog owner is liable to injuries caused by his dog – even to another dog. The fact that there have been prior incidents of this nature does give substance to a potential negligence action against him.

How big was the dog that attacked my dog?

On a morning walk with my two dogs, we passed a neighbor’s home -we were using the sidewalk. The neighbor’s unattended dog was on the front porch and attacked my dog and I had to risk injury to save my dog. This dog was over a hundred pounds, mine 17 lbs.

What happens if another dog attacks your dog?

Your Rights as a Dog Owner If your dog has been injured or killed by another dog, there are a few things you should keep in mind: If the attacking dog is already listed as a “dangerous dog,” the owner may be responsible for harboring an aggressive or violent animal and held liable for any damages or veterinary bills.

On a morning walk with my two dogs, we passed a neighbor’s home -we were using the sidewalk. The neighbor’s unattended dog was on the front porch and attacked my dog and I had to risk injury to save my dog. This dog was over a hundred pounds, mine 17 lbs.