My little girl got hurt by are neighbors dog what should we do??

Question

One of my triplets Skyla was out front with her sisters (the other 2 triplets) and we are very close to our neighbors but there dog was out and he ran over and jumped on Skyla and bit her on her arm....They neighbors said they would pay for everything...and they will keep the dog inside or in the BACK yard...she was not hurt to bad but i was just wondering if this has ever happened to your child?? and what do you think i should do??

Answer 1

well does the dog have their rabies shot for 1?

if it was my child id have it reported a dog biting is unacceptable especially a young child.

of course they'd pay for everything you reporting it can get them in trouble with a fine and have their dog put down.

if your all friends and they swear to keep it inside and get its shots regularly and if your daughters Not scared for her life when out playing i guess you can shrug it off..

but personally i wouldn't. but that's my opinion

Answer 2

Well, if Skyla often taunts the dog, is mean to it or if her actions at the time could have been interpreted as hurting, harming or threatening her sisters, then accept what the neighbour has offered and speak with your daughter about how her actions past or at the time could have brought on the attack.

If none of those situations had ever occurred, you might want to give VERY serious consideration to advising your town/city officials about the incident. They will take it from there and keep a record that that dog has bitten.

I hope she wasn't to shaken up.

I have a child and dogs. If either were in that situation I would be just horrified. My husky mix nipped our friend's 10 year old when she was trying to climb on his back (he has a bad knee - waiting for surgery and she knew it). He also used his head to knock her legs out from under her when she wouldn't put down my shih-tzu, the little one was crying and yelping (her father was doing nothing as I was running up from the basement).

I was horrified, and now that child is no longer welcome back in my home. I don't care if she's the queen of sheba, she's a danger to my animals and therefore a danger to herself. I need to protect my family and you need to do the same. If it comes down to protecting your family, it doesn't matter whose toes you step on, just try to be polite and friendly about it if like you say, you are close with your neighbours.

Another thing you might want to discuss with your neighbours is the question of has this dog been socialized with children? What you describe is the way that dogs play with each other, if the dog is not use to children, it just might not know that this type of play is not acceptable. Unfortunately, unless there was a witness who is very familiar with dog body language, there may be no way to prove or disprove that.

Answer 3

If there are any medical bills, make the neighbors pay them. And do report it while you are at the doctor's office, you can report the attack and tell the police you only want to have the report on record in case it happens again. You can't depend on this neighbor actually keeping the dog in the back yard or inside, so make sure there is a record of it, because next time your daughter may not be so lucky.

Answer 4

Dogs are capable of unprovoked attacks. My daughter was jumped on and bitten by a neighbor's dog that had slipped its collar and run after her while she was walking home from school. The dog was being walked by a girl who was a friend of her's. My daughter said she didn't do or say anything to the dog but just said hello to the girl. Apparently, the dog didn't like that so it went after her. The neighbors did take responsibility for the dog and said that they thought it was trying to protect its owner. They later got rid of it after it bit a family member in another unprovoked attack.

Answer 5

First off - I am glad your daughter was not badly hurt.
Secondly - It was an accident and accidents happen. Your neighbors are taking responsibility for their dog and it's actions. Don't let this ruin your friendship.
I was bitten by our neighbors dog as a child - their son had let it out on accident - and my family was so un-friendly towards our neighbors afterwards. I still would go over and visit, but my family was very "cold". Soon our neighbors built a 6 ft tall brick fence around their property. The neighbors were wonderful people, and their dog was territorial which is normal in a guard dog. But all because of one accident, my family let go of a friendship when they didn't need to. I have a scar on my arm to this day - the bite wasn't deep, but puppy teeth are sharp, as are canine incisors, which is why it scarred.
Best Wishes.

Answer 6

Honestly, it could have happened for many different reasons, but its an animal and I dot think it necessarily meant to hurt her. You know, it could have been your neighbors fault for the way it was trained or raised, or maybe it thought your daughter wanted to play, who knows, the point is, its just a dog, and your daughter isnt dead. If anything you should be grateful that your neighbors are so nice. Im sorry that it happened but your daughter is fine and I think you should just let it go...

AND the last thing you do is have the dog put down because first off it would ruin your relations with your neighbors and secondly, thats pretty wrong, just be more careful next time.

Answer 7

Your neighbors obviously feel bad, so dont do anything to them. Keeping the dog in the backyard is a good idea and should fix teh problem. Just keep a real close eye on her in the front yard, or have her play in the back.

Answer 8

Depends upon if the dog was trying to play. My moms' puppy tore the heck out of my daughters dress etc as my younger son screamed that the dog was killing his sister. My daughter was bite but was upset her dress was ruined. She plays with the puppy, but we have a closer eye on him when the kids are outside playing. It seems that your neighbors are sorry and co operative so I wouldn't go any further. A dog to them is like having a child.

Answer 9

turn in that dog now ,it will get taken away and put to sleep .That is what they do to dogs that bite people or other animals.That dog is a murderer and could have done worse to your baby , if you know what I mean.Thank god she is alive.That dog will eat anyone , sue them and turn in the dog.Call the animal control and the police, and get lawyer. You do not even want to know what I would do if all else I mention fails . No one or animal would get away with hurting my kids!!

Answer 10

if your neighbours are good friends then I would give the benefit of the doubt and see if they do keep there dog away from your children and any other children. If they dont do this then you have no option other than to report them.