My dog was confined in my car with the windows partial down for air in the evening, I went to the store with my friend approx 7 min for propane came back and his child who is 6 was crying that my dog bit him, I asked if he put his hand in the care obviously so, so I asked why. My friend said someone could sue you for this and I say no if my dog is in my car, noone should be putting their hand in the car, this dog was allowed out while I was there, did not bark, growl or bite, not even to the other dog there. I believe she was provoked and he believes she may be mean and I do not know it unless I am around
I believe his child should have been disaplined for putting his hand in my car when he should know better, he states it was my dog's fault for acting aggressive.
What do you think
2007-06-19
09:31:20
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Elizabeth D
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Because your dog was confined, I say it was the kid's fault...... or the Mom's fault for not watching the child. Unfortunately she might win if she sues because some states say any bite is the owner's fault. It really depends on the law where you live.
2007-06-19 10:12:36
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answered by mama woof 7
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It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of people, when your dog is not on your property, where it would be properly and reasonably confined. You are at fault. You cannot have leave the animal alone in the car with the windows down. This is why animal shelters or police have been constantly telling people to leave their dogs at home in the summer. They should not be left alone in cars. It's too hot, and if you leave the windows open, what happened to your friend's child could have happened to another. While it may be true that the dog was provoked, the fact is, you can't trust a dog around children or strange people. Thats a fact. You have a moral and ethical and legal responsibility to ensure your dog can't bite anyone. Use a good muzzle in the future. The cage ones are the best. This is if you insist on leaving it alone with the windows down in the heat of the summer. You are lucky the child wasn't seriously hurt and your friend didn't decide to sue you. Apologize, tell your friend you didn't realize the seriousness of the matter, and that you will make sure the dog can't do that to anyone else, ever again.
2007-06-19 09:39:40
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answered by Anonymous
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What was the 6 year old doing without supervision? I always tell my children to stay clear of stranger's dogs unless the owner states it is okay to pet the dog. I would certainly never allow my child to stick his or her hand into someone's car window...especially if there is a dog inside!!! Sounds like it is a case of lack of parental supervision.
However, with that said, I do not think it is wise to leave a dog in a car for any period of time alone. Especially in a parking lot with lots of people walking by. More for the safety of the dog than anything. Too many times I have seen people pestering or teasing a dog locked in a car while the owners are in shopping. The dogs become anxious, nervous, and rightfully so, aggressive. It would be best to leave the dog at home, or make sure someone is going to stay in the car with the dog while you shop.
Hope this helps.
2007-06-19 09:42:44
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answered by Jennifer R 2
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I dont think anything should happen to your dog. The child obviously provoked it to bite it because he must have irritated or frightened the dog. The parent of the child is just being protective, but he should not sue you or press charges against your dog. Dogs arent just aggressive for no reason. They will only attack of they feel threatened, irritated, or angry. How would you feel if you were in a car and had your window cracked open and were trying to rest, then some kid comes over, sticks his hand in through the window and was poking you? People these days are clueless.
2007-06-19 09:43:46
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answered by Anonymous
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The child is really at fault for sticking his hands into the window.
On the other hand...
If the dog could reach out the window and bite him then you will have trouble. If the dog lunged out of the window to bite the child then you could get into trouble.
Suppose someone was walking to their car and the dog bites them? Then it won't be the persons fault at all. They were just an innocent person trying to get to their car.
I have seen dogs that get protective of their car and they will bark and growl at people.
2007-06-19 10:51:19
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answered by Silver Moon 7
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It's an unfortunate situation. I would say that if the dog was in your property (car) and the only way the kid could've gotten bit was to put his hands in, then I'd say the parent of the child should have no qualms about blame.
Was a police report filed? Has the parent contacted you regarding payment? Yes, I believe the child & his parent are at fault. I wish you best of luck :)
2007-06-19 09:37:04
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answered by Gypsydayne 6
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I think your friend obviously needs to teach their child how to behave around animals. Mine know better than to stick their hands into a car to pet a dog, strange or well-known.
I'd ask your friend how the kid is in a few days to show you care then drop it. Hopefully, they will too.
Your dog may be the firendliest dog ever but she was in your car and she considers that HER territory. She was only defending it.
Best of luck!
2007-06-19 09:41:08
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answered by ? 3
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I don't think it's right for a stranger to put there hand in your car no matter how young he is. The dog might have felt that she was in danger so she bit the kid to protect itself. It was your property and just because the window was cracked a little doesn't mean its an invitation to stick your hands in it. In this situation I think your right.
2007-06-19 09:42:16
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answered by Jtheunknown 3
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Whoa nelly, this is a toughy! I worry about this all of the time because my dog is very friendly but he doesn't like it when people put their hands in the car or over my fence. Dogs are territorial, protecting is what they do. Personally, I side with you. The child should not have put his hand in your vehicle. I hope nothing becomes of it, but you will have to keep us updated.
2007-06-19 09:57:10
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answered by huh? 2
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Is your canine surely attempting to break you with its chew? whether this is surely being violent and attempting to break the exterior then this is a severe subject and you may desire to perhaps seek for a expert canine coach. if your canine is mouthing you (retaining your hand or leg or regardless of in his mouth, without surely biting down) then this is greater straightforward to handle. some canines mouth because of the fact they don't understand that people have not got fur to guard them, and so as that they simply attempt to get our interest they way they might if we've been different canines. you may end a canine from mouthing by utilising say "OW" such as you're discomfort whilst he bites. This teaches him that that it hurts you whilst he bites, because of the fact you haven't any longer have been given fur like he does. Your canine needs to learn which you are the boss. canines are %. animals and yours seems to think of that it is the boss of the %.. attempt doing obedience education to make it clean which you're in can charge.
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answered by dugas 4
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