My dog was bitten on the nose by another dog, should I report it to animal patrol?

Question

My dog stuck his nose on the other side of the neighborhood fence while I was walking him and the other dog bit him on the nose. Lots of blood and the owner says he will split half of the vet. expense. Both of our dogs don't have rabies, but is it my responsibility to report the incident to animal patrol?

Answer 1

I think you are lucky that the neighbor is willing to pay 1/2 or the vet bill..He is not obligated to do so..He will likely fill in the fence gap, so it doesn't happen to another..as he sounds like a responsible guy..
Just leave him alone, and thank God he is willing to split the bill..If you make him mad, he is likely to talk to others about it, and learn that he doesn't even need to pay part of your bill.

Answer 2

First, how is it irresponsible for him to head by way of the entrance yard of the property on which his female friend lives? Secondly, although I can't believe the effect of the prior incident considering that that if someone is bitten by way of any fence they as a rule are intentionally hanging themselves in harms means given that until that canine jumps the fence a chunk is an effortless factor to stay away from because of motion restrictions on the part of the fence, however there was once an incident file previously and your canine was once lose within the entrance yard for the duration of the 2d incident, this might be regarded grounds as a habitual practice on your section for not taking care to hold manipulate of your dog, the dog would be taken away and if decided to be a hazard to the well being of men and women locally put down. You might be an irresponsible owner simply when you consider that you take an perspective that the canine will best chew because of now not being acquainted with men and women, yet its allowed to run round unrestrained, and that it used to be the other men and women fault. Something tells me the injuries have been typically more than what you described, rose tented glasses and all, seeing that going to the clinic for a band-support won't web a $200 bill unless the character is solely uninsured, and even then that is a bit excessive.

Answer 3

Considering his dog was in his fence and you let your dog stick his nose through, no. You should not report it to animal control. His dog was not lose, and therefore there is no reason to report it.

I think if your dog stuck his nose through someone's fence, then you are very lucky the owner will split the bill. It is actually your responsibility to take care of the vet expenses because you are responsible for your dog getting bit.

You say both of the dogs don't have rabies...do you mean they don't have the rabies shot?

Answer 4

First, how is it irresponsible for him to move by way of the entrance backyard of the estate on which his female friend lives? Secondly, despite the fact that I can not trust the results of the earlier incident considering the fact that that if anybody is bitten by way of any fence they typically are deliberately hanging themselves in harms means seeing that until that puppy jumps the fence a chew is an handy factor to avert as a result of motion regulations at the facet of the fence, however there used to be an incident record earlier and your puppy used to be lose within the entrance backyard for the duration of the moment incident, this would be regarded grounds as a ordinary train in your facet for now not taking care to hold manage of your puppy, the puppy would be taken away and if observed to be a risk to the wellness of individuals locally positioned down. You are an irresponsible proprietor simply seeing that you're taking an perspective that the puppy will best chew as a result of now not being accustomed to individuals, but its allowed to run round unrestrained, and that it used to be the opposite men and women fault. Something tells me the wounds had been most likely greater than what you defined, rose tented glasses and all, seeing that going to the health center for a band-support may not web a $two hundred invoice until the character is solely uninsured, or even then that is a little top.

Answer 5

#1: Should be reported, next time may be an innocent child's face!!!
#2: If left unreported no facts/proof, if this occurs again...That it was not other dogs first attack!!!
If either dog is/was an APBT, it would be on the news, ASAP!!!
If ya' neighbor is willing to split vet bill, I'd be at the vet...Then, I'd say TY to ya' neighbor.
Dogs are naturally teritorial. Ya' dog stuck his nose in other dog's territory!!!
As a PROUD owner of an APBT, I'm so over the hype of APBT aggresiveness. When stats prove...Labs and/or, Cockers are #1 for attacking!!!
First face transplant EVER done, was done on a women, attacked by a Lab!!!
In most counties of CO. APBT are banned!!!
BAN DA DEED...NOT DA BREED!!!

Answer 6

Animal Control...no, it doesn't sound like the their dog attacked your dog unprovoked. If their dog was restrained (by the fence) and your dog stuck his nose in there it's really no ones fault. They were doing as dogs do. If the other dog got out and attacked your dog or a person then, yes, you need to call Animal control. Take the 1/2 payment from the owner graciously and don't let your dog stick his nose through the fence again.

Answer 7

I don't think you should report it. You're dog invaded his territory and maybe he doesn't get along with other dogs. If the bite happened while the dog was running loose then you should report it but the dog was in it's own yard behind a fence. The dog was properly contained, you are at fault not the other way around.

Answer 8

Actually, your dog was was trespassing.

I wouldn't bother reporting it to animal control, especially if the dog was locked up. Animal control is mainly for feral and raoming dogs as well as those who are mistreated.

However, I would keep a diary of what the neighbor's dog does (aggressive behavior) and if he gets loose or bites another dog or person...take a picture. Once you have enough evidence, you can then report your neighbor to the animal control....that is if you guys aren't getting along.

Good luck

Answer 9

Since your dog stuck his nose into the other one's territory, I'm afraid he was bound to get bitten. It's good of the other dog's owner to help with the vet bills.

I'm not sure if animal control can help, since the other dog was fenced.

Answer 10

If there's never been a problem with this dog before (no signs of aggression or overt territorial behavior) and the owner is being agreeable with the vet costs, I'd let it go this time. Your dog did invade his territory and it may have just been a warning nip that was poorly aimed.
Dogs often behave differently when protecting their territory than when out and about in a public setting.