If you dog attacks another dog do you have to put it down?

Question

I know that if it attacks a person you do, But what about another dog, i was under the impression that you did have too.

If you do have to, why don't you have to put it down if it attacks wild life?

Answer 1

Depends on the severity of it. I have heard that most states have a "free bite" law, but you'll have to check. Your dog will have to be registered as a mean and vicious animal and there are certain rules that you must follow if he is not put down. (must be leashed and muzzled at all times)

People usually don't see dogs attacking wildlife. Plus the odds of a dog being able to catch wildlife are not very good. However, if someone complains about your dog killing wildlife, it may require you to pay a fine and keep your dog leashed and muzzled. You have to remember, this is a domestic animal you're talking about and they are expected to be docile and gentle.

Answer 2

Fed. / state / Local laws are all different.
Usually you must confine the animal for 10 day's. This will deturmin IF the dog has rabies.

FIRST you must deturmin why the dog bit. Maybe it had good reason.
I know I shouldnt have said that but dogs have a languge all there own. What were the circumstances.??
IF a person walks up and hits a dog or dogs owner with a stick, this would be considered GOOD BOY.
If the dog bites for no reason, then you must do whatever is nesasary. Maybe see the vet and he'll cut the agressive parts off the dogs body. Hopefully you know what I'm talking about.
This does make a dog passive. and usually will work.

Answer 3

Well alot depends. It is not open and shut case. If a person comes on your property and they get attacked. Most of the time your ok. They may sew your home insurance. But no criminal charges. Trespassing. I am not talking about your baby sitter. If your dog attacks someone over your house. You have a problem. Same with other dogs. If a dog come on your property and your dog attacks it. Your fine there too. Same with cats. Infact I waiting for my dog to take care of the neighbors cat.

Answer 4

It depends on your local animal ordinances. In my area your dog would be considered a potentially dangerous dog. Because he was off his owners property and at large when he attacked the neighbors dog, unprovoked. Fines would be limited to the dog being at large, unlicensed, and the pot dang charge. Some places skip over the pot dang and go directly to dangerous dog. Which in my area means that in order for the dog to go home the owner is required to post signage stating there is a dangerous dog, erect a fence and an outdoor kennel, purchase a muzzle and obtain a specific amount of insurance. The dog cannot be outside without the muzzle or handled by a minor. And buy an annual license of $500.00. If the owner cannot do this then the dog is euthanized. Some places do not offer this option and go directly to euthanasia. As a pet owner you are responsible for any and all damages caused by your dog. Be it a bite, car accident, tripping someone, or jumping up and knocking them down. In this case you are responsible for any injuries your dog caused to the other dog, and to the owner. This can include clothing, leash, collar. Earlier I used the word "unprovoked". If your dog was walking down the road and the lady's dog snarled, growled, etc. first. Then no your dog is not at fault. If your dog is in your yard and someone enters it to steal a bike and is bitten, your dog is not at fault. What I suggest you do is - contact the neighbor and again offer to pay for damages. keep track of when you meet, what was said, time and date enroll your dog in an obedience course teach your dog that being outside the fence is bad. -- This can be done, I did it with mine. enroll your dog in obedience chain padlock your gates shut, this prevents all accidental openings and vendors from entering your yard and being bitten. Is there a chance your dog wasn't the one that started it? You're taking the word of a neighbor adn you didn't see the incident. She could have fell if her dog suddenly jerked towards yours and caught her off guard. You might want to ask where it occurred and see if any one saw it. Stranger things have happened. good luck

Answer 5

For a "first offence", no. If your dog attacks other dogs repeatedly without cause, then you may have to put down the dog.
As for attacking people, it would have to depend on the circumstances. If someone's breaking into your house and your dog goes apeshit, then no. If he attacks a child at a park, a family member, or anyone else for no reason then he will be ordered destroyed.

Answer 6

I guess it depends. If someone [the owner of the other dog/animal control/the vet] tries to bring court action against you, they may rule that you have to. It also depends on circumstance. Many cities have leash laws and if your dog was loose, it is your responsibility and you broke a law. A lot of times, it can be settled without euthanasia of the dog, though. This question is a little broad...is it about a specific happening? If so, be more specific.

Answer 7

It depends on the laws. Most likly it would depend if the owners wanted to press charges. Also depends on why the attack occured, if the dog was protecting its owner, or if the dog just attact the other dog for no reason but for being mean.

Answer 8

My grandmas dog, Mandy, attacked a neighbors poodle so Mandy was put down but i think that was my grandmas decision becasue she was worried it was going to happen again. And she loved that dog so i think its up to the attackers owner unless the attackee owner like brings the other owner to court or something.

Answer 9

If your dog is off leash and it attacks another dog or pet you are resposible for all the vet bills and possibly pain and suffering from the owner.

Answer 10

if the other dog attacks your dog first, no if your dog kills another randomly yes