How Your Actions Can Lead to a Dog Bite

There are a few actions that people do that can cause a dog bite incident that may require a lawyer. If that person had known that his or her behavior was causing the dog to be aggressive, the incident could have been avoided. These types of actions should be avoided, especially around unfamiliar dogs in dog parks in Salt Lake City.

Don’t Try to Be “Alpha”

There is a misconception among dog owners that you have to assert your dominance to a dog through aggressive behaviors. This can lead to a dog bite, as the dog may get frustrated by the owner constantly trying to assert dominance. While having control over your dog is important, you should not be overly aggressive. 

Respect Their Space

A lot of dogs grow accustomed to their owners hugging them and invading the dog’s personal space. However, other dogs may feel threatened by this show of affection. The dog may snap or growl at the person because the dog feels restrained in some way. When a dog feels afraid, it may react aggressively. Respect a dog’s personal space when you are in parks in Salt Lake City or elsewhere. 

Don’t Take Away Their Toys

Some dogs may become very possessive of items that they have become attached to. If you take away an object — such as a ball or a bone — from a dog, it may lash out and cause a dog bite incident that could involve a lawyer. This is important when dealing with a dog you don’t know because it may be especially possessive of certain objects. Keep this in mind when heading to your local dog park in Salt Lake City or another city. 

Respect Nap Time

If a dog is sleeping it is best to leave it alone. Waking a dog up can startle it, and it could nip at you in response; there could be a dog bite incident because you startled the dog. These types of incidences may need a lawyer, but it is important to keep these tips in mind to avoid a potential injury. 

Lura Briggs is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.