the other dog bites me. My dog does bite the other dogs tail. Two days later my dog bite is infected and I have to go to the ER. I just want to know who is at fault? Me or the other lady because it was my dog who broke off the chain. But I am the one with the bite on my leg.
2007-09-03 17:20:16 · 13 answers · asked by prncsssk 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Okay let me explain better. We were camping. My dog is an inside dog! He is not an attack dog. We were with him. He is never chained up he was on a leash outside with his owners. His collar broke off and he ran after the dog. He did not bite the dog until the dog bit me! He was sniffing the dog. Is it still my fault. Or is my dog not allowed outside and we should just keep him inside while we are out camping?
2007-09-03 17:36:40 · update #1
I would check on this one. While your dog created the commotion which resulted in you getting bit, you were attempting to "round up" your dog when the other person, whose dog was leashed but not adequately restrained bit you.
I think it's a toss up here. I truly believe you were both equally at fault - but I think you should suck it up and let it go and pay your medical bill. While the person of the other dog should have been able to maintain proper control, your improper tying led to the whole debacle. I think you should also suck it up because if your unrestrained dog had either attacked the other person or the other dog THAT would most definitely be a lawsuit and you would be most definitely held accountable.
So think of it as good kharma that you are going to suck it up and pay your own medical bills, because the what could have happened in this situation was a lot worse than what DID happen.
I do hope you heal fast and feel better soon!
2007-09-03 20:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morally or legally?
From the question of "who caused this situation?", the other dog got defensive as a direct result of your dogs charge, and it sounds like that other dog was justified in being concerned... he got bitten in the scuffle. It's not uncommon for humans to end up with the worst of it when we get in the middle of a dog fight. Most of the time, the dogs are going for each other and we get in the way, only our skin is much thinner and more easily pierced. Ouch.
From the question of legally, you'd really need to speak with a lawyer familiar with your own local law. The law could vary wildly depending on your location.
If your idea is to go back to the woman with the dog and ask for payment of hospital bills, I think you're out on a bit of a limb there. If the dog's response was above and beyond a fair and reasonable reaction to being attacked, such as if it mauled your leg, I think it would be called for, but it sounds like a simply a very unfortunate situation that could have been prevented.
For the future, please note that dogs on tie outs (also invisible fences) can actually become aggressive because of the barrier frustration that comes from seeing other dogs but being prevented access even while the other dog is not similarly restricted, such as is the case when you have a solid fence.
2007-09-03 17:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One, get a new and stronger collar. It is up to the camp ground on what you need to do with your dog. Legally, you are at fault and are responsible for the other person's vet fees. Legally, the biting dog is required to be quarantined to assure that it does not have rabies. You may be responsible for the quarantine fee but unless someone involves a doctor (they are required to report dog bites) or police, nothing will happen. It would be next to impossible to force them to but it was still the other dog that bit you and they are responsible for your doctor fees (although ER was excessive).
2007-09-03 18:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are at fault, should have tied your
dog better, like on a leash so he can't
get away. The Ladies dog was just
protecting it's owner, from you and
your attacking DOG.
2007-09-03 17:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by trebor2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No matter how you word the story, you're at fault. Your dog got loose and ran up to the leashed dog. It might have been an accident, but it is still on you. I'm sorry you got bit and I'm glad it wasn't worse than it was.
2007-09-03 17:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Love-A-Bull 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since your dog broke loose, he was improperly confined or restrained, therefore the results are your fault.
In fact the owner of the other dog could come after you for veterinary costs for the injury to her dog, as well.
Again - YOUR dog is the one who was improperly restrained, therefore YOU are the one who is at fault.
The lady had her dog leashed and under control. You did not. If you had your dog properly leashed and controlled (with a secure collar), it would not have happened.
2007-09-03 17:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are at fault, your dog wasn't under your care and control.. Doesn't matter if the tie out broke, he should have been contained and kept from being able to go after other dogs..
This is a good example why dogs should not be tied up!
Sorry, still your fault.. Your dog was not under control.
2007-09-03 17:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by DP 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
it is your fault, because the lady was with her dog, and yours was just tied out with no supervision. Since he initiated the aggression, the fault falls on you, because the other dog will just be found to be on the defensive for his ownder.
added: it is still your fault because it was your dog that approached the other dog unleashed, even if his collar or tie out broke. The hardware he was connected to is your responsibility to keep in good shape, and the dog is your responsibility to control and train to not pull towards strangers or their dogs.
2007-09-03 17:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by Kimberly A 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
you are at fault.
I'm sorry ya got bit but the other dog was more likely going after ur dog and u got in the way.
2007-09-03 17:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are because your dog broke off his chain. this is what happens when a dog is left out on a chain all of the time!
has not been socialized or trained properly. you need to get him inside and start working on his behavior and socialization.
sorry you got bit!
sorry your fault
2007-09-03 17:29:08 · answer #10 · answered by Buster 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋