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How Do I Prevent Dog Bites?

The best way to avoid liability is to prevent your dog from causing injury or damage.  A few simple rules: train and socialize your dog, never let your dog run at large, watch your dog run around children, keep your dog's vaccinations current, keep the dog out of strangers paths, and post warning signs.

Other Dog Bites FAQs

  • Q: What If Youre Being Hurt By A Dog?
    A: If you're attacked by a dog or witness someone else attacked, you can fight back.  State laws allow anyone to take any action necessary, including killing, to stop a … More
  • Q: How Does Dog Owner Liability Work?
    A: Generally, a dog's owner is liable for damage or injury the dog causes.  But in some instances, someone else may also be liable if: someone besides the owner was … More
  • Q: What Is The Common Law "One-Bite" Rule? 5 Star Rating
    A: The common law "One­Bite" rule is imposed in several places, and states that a dog's owner is liable for injuries the dog causes only if the owner knew … More
  • Q: What Must The Dog Owner Pay For? 5 Star Rating
    A: A dog owner who is legally responsible for an injury to a person or property may have to reimburse the injured party for medical bills, lost income, pain and … More

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