When a Dog Might Bite

People from Salt Lake City and beyond who have experienced dog bite injuries know that a common cause of dogs biting people is the dog feeling scared or threatened. Regardless of the cause of the dog bite, it is advised that an individual who has suffered from this kind of injury contact a lawyer and file a claim. To potentially prevent this injury from occurring, it may be helpful to know what things or situations cause dogs to feel threatened or scared.  

Protecting Territory 

Some dogs guard or protect their territory. Oftentimes this is a learned behavior from the owner of the dog that can, in turn, be very dangerous one. When dogs feel that a person is invading the territory the K9 may feel threatened and become aggressive toward that person. Sometimes this aggression can result in a dog bite injury. 

K9 Instincts 

There are many breeds that have hunting instincts. If the dog is not properly trained or cared for, these instincts can result in aggressive, dangerous behavior. For example, many people in places like Salt Lake City have suburban areas where people often go running. If someone runs by a dog, the dog may get excited. Cesar Milan from “The Dog Whisperer” says, “Eventually, this increased excitement can lead to the dog becoming bolder and more aggressive to the point of actually rushing toward or chasing the jogger. With enough excitement and unbalanced energy, this may lead to a bite or an attack, and the dog isn’t really consciously doing it.”

Strangers Beware 

Any lawyer who has dealt with this kind of personal injury case could tell you that strangers to certain dogs are often the victims of dog bite injuries. When an unfamiliar person approaches a K9 this could cause him or her to feel afraid and feel the need to protect him or herself. Unfortunately, when some dogs feel this way toward unfamiliar people it will lead to the K9 biting the person out of fear. 

If an individual suffers a serious injury from a dog bite, it is recommended that he or she contact a lawyer as soon as possible. 

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