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What happens if your dog attacks another dog at a dog park?
Dustin Schinner
2025-11-14 06:47:32
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If a dog’s “parent” will sue another dog’s “parent” and/or contact animal control when a biting incident occurs. A dog’s “parent” will typically not be held liable in Kansas when their dog bites unless the dog had a history of being dangerous and the dog’s “parent” knew about it or the person in charge of the dog who caused the injury was negligent in the handling of the dog and such negligence resulted in harm. It can also be argued that people assume the risk that their dog may get into a scuffle when they take their dog to a dog park, with possible exceptions, such as if the offending dog has already been declared dangerous. When rules are broken, such as a small dog entering a large dog area and then getting injured, it will likely be very difficult for the injured dog’s “parent” to get compensated for the harm caused. Animal control may be contacted when there is a dog bite but it is unlikely that animal control will get involved when a dog bites another dog in a dog park. To avoid litigation or ongoing disputes, some "parents" of the biting dog will pay all or some of an injured dog’s veterinary expenses even if they are not necessarily legally obligated to do so. A release should be signed to make it clear that payment releases the dog’s “parent” from any further liability arising out of the incident.
Newton Cormier
2025-11-06 05:26:05
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If your dog is actively trying to get away from another dog and that dog keeps coming after yours, RSPCA vet Emma Bronts recommends separating the two or leaving the park. You can't predict how your dog is going to react in all situations. Just because you trust your dog doesn't mean you'll end up okay. When dogs are fighting, everything becomes a threat and chances are if you get near their jaws, you'll be bitten. Dr Bronts recommends throwing water on the dogs if possible and making loud noises. Dr Kirkham says trying to pull the dog away if it's on a leash is a good idea, but be wary of going for the collar because it's close to the dog's teeth. You can grab the dog's back leg as a last resort but be aware it could turn and focus its attack on you. When the dogs are separated Dr Bronts says you need to take your pup to the vet immediately — even if it looks like they aren't hurt. Before you leave the scene, exchange details with the other dog owner and any witnesses.
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Gregorio Mayer
2025-10-27 15:05:10
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If you were attacked at a dog at a dog park in San Francisco, contact us as soon as possible for a free consultation and case evaluation. What if Another Dog Attacks My Dog? Take notice that section 3342 pivots on bites to humans and not dogs. Indeed, you can seek damages if another dog attacks your dog, but section 3342 and strict liability won’t apply. You’ll be required to proceed under the rules of ordinary negligence. Under those rules, you must make a showing that the dog’s owner knew or should have known that his or her dog might attack your dog. Section 3342 has also been interpreted to allow the defenses of assumption of risk or comparative negligence in the event that a dog owner is bitten by another dog when breaking up a dog fight. Other Bad Dog Behavior At a dog park, a person might be attacked and injured but not bitten when a dog jumps on him or her. That doesn’t mean that the victim might not be eligible for damages compensation, but common law negligence would need to be employed.
Destany Gutmann
2025-10-19 10:52:31
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If your dog does get into a fight, try to remain calm and use whatever measured force is necessary to break it up. Be careful: breaking up dogfights can be dangerous. Consider your own safety first. In most cases, injuries sustained by intervening owners are far worse than the dogs suffer. Avoid reacting hysterically and screaming at the dogs and the other people. Do not insert a hand or foot between the two rival dogs because their natural reaction may be to redirect the attack to you. But you should know that ultimately you are responsible for your dog's actions.