If I walk a dog and someone out of my control (happens to the dog, can the owner sue me? I'm 13.?

Question

What I mean by out of my control is;
Gets loose (collar snaps off etc) and runs off and gets hit by or car or something, or if it gets loose and runs away and I am not a fast runner, and wouldn 't beable to take down a big dog.

My friend comes on the walks too, and we don't take big dogs.

My friend comes on the walks too, and we don't take big dogs.

Answer 1

In this day and age, I would never walk a dog, baby sit or do anything that would put me or my parents at risk. If people want to own dogs or have kids and go and do other things, that is their problem, not yours. Don't set yourself up for trouble. What if the dog gets loose and bites someone? Your parents would be liable, you could loose your house, how would you like to be homeless because of your stupid neighbor's vacation and dog? Don't put yourself in charge of other people's precious things because if you do, you might end up in big trouble. Kennels have insurance for these things, your parents don't. Don't loose your house over a neighbor's dog.

Answer 2

The owner bears some responsibility in not turning over the dog to someone who can't handle the animal. Since you are a juvenile (under age) you can not enter into any kind of contract. The owner could attempt to sue your parents, but that would be difficult.
A number of years ago I responded to an "injured person call" at the city park. When I got there I found a 10 year old boy with a dislocated shoulder, a concussion, and a number of cuts and bruises. I thought he had been attacked by a gang. I then found out that he had taken his neighbor's St. Bernard dog for a walk. He wanted to make sure the dog did not get away from him, so He tied the leash to his arm. The dog spotted another dog and started to chase it. The 150 pound dog dragged the 85 pound boy for almost 100 yards like he was a tin can on his tail. There were no criminal charges. The boy's parents sued the dog owner. The judge decided that neither boy's parents nor the dog's owner should not have allowed the boy to take the dog. He split the medical bills between them. Keep in mind that dogs can be strong and powerful animals.

Answer 3

really good question..............not so sure are you being PAID to walk this dog, if you are then it seems unfair that you would be held liable, my worry would be what it the big dog BIT someone whilst you had control of it...........

As you seem a very bright a forward thinking young person I suggest you write down all these thoughts and take them to your parents as a "what IF" what IF the dog escaped and got hit would I do..who would be held to blame etc etc........

and you are also right in the collar breaking, it happened twice with our dog luckily it was with me only BUT you never know if they will give out, we now have the leather ones with solid metal buckles etc.......not all butch lol its bright pink with fake diamonds in it...but its the right sort for her.

Answer 4

i think since ure 13 they really cant sue u. they might. i really dont know. but if it was out of ure control then probably they cant sure u. god luck!

Answer 5

eat the dog and hide the evidence.