[U5pz6B71]

If I was walking my dog or just sitting at home and someone was to attack me and my dog was protecting me and bit the person....Would they still take my dog away from me? Or write her off as an aggressive dog? Wasn't sure if anyone had a clue about that kind of stuff...

[AdobeCreativeSuite]

Really it depends on where you live and what the Animal Control laws are there pertaining to dogs and the like.
If your dog is likely to bite someone though, you should be very careful regardless of the laws where you live.
Is she aggressive?

[U5pz6B71]

Really it depends on where you live and what the Animal Control laws are there pertaining to dogs and the like.
If your dog is likely to bite someone though, you should be very careful regardless of the laws where you live.
Is she aggressive?

Not in the least bit, she doesn't growl or bark or even have a aggressive stance with people (she is very submissive but not scared). But she is however very protective of me, so I am unsure on if she would ever do something to keep me from getting hurt

[deackatera]

Most aggressive dog and dog attack laws specify "unprovoked aggression", so if you were being attacked, or your home broken into, likely you'd be okay.

But...it will come down to a he-said-she said in some cases.

Also, someone may attempt to sue you in civil court even if it was determined in "real" court that you are not at fault.

[AdobeCreativeSuite]

I am sure she would, most dogs will at least try to defend their owner in a time of need, regardless of breed or temperament.
I would check with the laws in your area though, it's just good information to know.

[LesLattis]

well, considering that by todays laws and standards, if a person breaks in to your home and hurts themselves in the process they canm sue you, so i would say that more than likely yes, they would take your dog and you would have a lawsuit by the person who attacked you. yep i know i know, its fucked up. but thats just proves the stupidity of and total bitchification of modern society

[numinertyuesk]

Depends on the person bit. if they reported the bite and it was severe enough to cause damage you maybe in a world of hate with a Dangerous dog ordinance, a costly medical bill and the chance of your dog being euth. BUT imo, someone breaking in vs someone being on the streets are two diffrent senerio's and should be viewed as such and while I believe you would get off the hook, MAYBE in a break in vs public I wouldn't take that chance..period.

[U5pz6B71]

Thanks guys and yeah I will have some research to do now, cause IF something were to ever happen I would like to have my bases covered! (Or at least know what I am talking about, lol)

[alexosnasos2]

A person was breaking into somebody's house and fell onto their kitchen counter, which of course had knives on it.

The person who was trespassing sued, and won.

So..... yeah

[U5pz6B71]

Its sad cause I thought the law was supposed to protect and help the innocent people and/or animals involved

[alexosnasos2]

Its sad cause I thought the law was supposed to protect and help the innocent people and/or animals involved

Welcome to America (assuming you live there too).

[Aceroassert]

well, considering that by todays laws and standards, if a person breaks in to your home and hurts themselves in the process they canm sue you, so i would say that more than likely yes, they would take your dog and you would have a lawsuit by the person who attacked you. yep i know i know, its fucked up. but thats just proves the stupidity of and total bitchification of modern society

My thoughts exactly.
I remember a story where a burgler broke into a yard to get into a house and when he got bit by the dog out back he sued because there were no signs up saying the people had a dog.. he won.
I always assume that no matter what my dog will be the one held at fault for anything whether its his fault or not or whether he was provoked or not and I just try and keep him out of a situation that could potentially result in me loosing him.

[U5pz6B71]

My thoughts exactly.
I remember a story where a burgler broke into a yard to get into a house and when he got bit by the dog out back he sued because there were no signs up saying the people had a dog.. he won.
I always assume that no matter what my dog will be the one held at fault for anything whether its his fault or not or whether he was provoked or not and I just try and keep him out of a situation that could potentially result in me loosing him.

But if someone breaks into my home I dont know how I am supposed to keep her out of a bad situation, she sleeps in my bed with me I dont like putting her in a pin

[QysnZWB4]

A person was breaking into somebody's house and fell onto their kitchen counter, which of course had knives on it.

The person who was trespassing sued, and won.

So..... yeah

I heard that one before. Oh & the guy who broke into someones garage while they were on vacation. He got stuck in there for a whole week... sued them for "emotional distress" or something of the sort...and WON!! I really...really don't get how they win these cases!

[U5pz6B71]

Its annoying that bad people WIN in COURT when they were the ones that were going to steal and possibly even injure a person! I just don't get it at all....

[alexosnasos2]

I really...really don't get how they win these cases!

Good lawyers is how.

[thegamexpertsdotcom]

Do we have any lawyers on here?

It reminds that someone said NOT to put up beware of dog signs, cause that is admitting that you have a dog that will potentially bite...

[career-builder]

I live in MI and state law here allows a dog to bite someone threatening the owner and/or the property of the owner. State law also allows a dog to bite a person who has repeatedly harassed or menaced the dog, but you have to be able to prove it. However, the "victim" can still sue in civil court. It usually helps if the criminal courts have already handed down a guilty verdict. Basically, this means that a dog won't be declared dangerous/vicious or put down but the owner can take a hit to their pocketbook.

[U5pz6B71]

I live in MI and state law here allows a dog to bite someone threatening the owner and/or the property of the owner. State law also allows a dog to bite a person who has repeatedly harassed or menaced the dog, but you have to be able to prove it. However, the "victim" can still sue in civil court. It usually helps if the criminal courts have already handed down a guilty verdict. Basically, this means that a dog won't be declared dangerous/vicious or put down but the owner can take a hit to their pocketbook.

That sucks! But I would rather shell out a butt load of money than have my doggie put down or have to wear a sign round her neck saying shes vicious. Im in CA so I don't think they would allow a dog to bite, since CA is stupid on so many other things

[AdobeCreativeSuite]

Bransen actually has a sign I clip on his collar for when I leave him tied outside the gas station to go in for a minute.
It's about 4x5 inches, bright red and reads "I BITE!" on it.
City bylaws require him to be muzzled in public, but I figure that the sign will make people think twice before trying to steal him.