Dog Bite Prevention Week

This is dog bite prevention week. According to the Insurance Information Institute, dog attacks accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners’ insurance liability claims paid out in 2010, costing nearly $413 million.

Here are some tips for preventing dog bites:

1. Do not allow your dog to run at large.

2. Supervise children around dogs.

3. Neuter your dog.

4. Socialize your dog early.

5. Use extreme care with powerful breeds such as pitbulls, german shephards and rottweilers.

6. Do not encourage dog aggression!

7. Take extreme care with pregant or nursing female dogs.

8. Make sure all fences and gates are secure.

9. Do not chain a dog in your front yard.

10. Please be careful.

Dog Bite Prevention Week

Arizona dog owners now liable for attacks on others' pets

We have assisted many clients whose dogs were killed or maimed another persons dog. This new law holds those negligent dog owners accountable for their actions. It also requires an owner to prohibit an aggressive dog from escaping a residence, enclosed area, yard or structure. A violation of that statute is a Class 3 misdemeanor. Furthermore, an owner is required to assert the necessary control to prevent an aggressive dog from biting or attacking a human or domestic animal while off the property. A violation of that statute is a Class 1 misdemeanor.



Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/glendale/articles/2011/05/03/20110503arizona-dog-owners-now-liable-attacks-others-pets.html#ixzz1LPrfH3YEArizona dog owners now liable for attacks on others' pets