Arizona dog bite law – What any dog owner in Arizona must know about Dog Bites
Having a dog in the house is beneficial. To the elderly a dog is a faithful companion, to the middle aged, the dog is the trusted pet, and to the child a dog is always a loving playmate. However, the animal has its own set of instincts and however domesticated the animal may be, it can always become fierce when something goes wrong. A dog bite is something that is feared by everyone in the household and the dog either is immediately given training to correct the behavior that causes the bite or is sent away in the event the animal refuses to calm down. Dog attacks are very common in Arizona and there are substantial laws to tackle the situation.
First, all dogs must be registered with the local registering authority. It is illegal to keep a dog at home without the basic documents. A dog found in a home without proper registration, is either taken away to a dog shelter or the owner of the dog penalized through a fine. Dog attacks are to be immediately compensated by the owner and all medical expenses reimbursed in the event of an attack. Passers-by or outsiders are the most common victims of ferocious dog attacks and therefore they are advised to seek medical and legal counseling to take care of the situation. The federal laws frown upon subsequent dog attacks and the dog is liable to be taken away to the dog pound. While most pet dogs are supposed to be given all the vaccinations to keep them from becoming rabid, it is imperative that a veterinary doctor visits the dog immediately on being informed about the attack to see what is wrong with the animal. He may either suggest treatment to cure a malady that resulted in the attack or may advise getting the dog to a nearby animal hospital for further diagnosis and treatment.
Not all dog attacks are serious. A dog may jump upon you without actually biting you. In some homes, a dog welcomes a visitor by running across and sniffing without the intention of causing any injury. If however this result in an injury and the visitor sues the owner of the dog, the law may not necessarily grant the compensations claimed since the intention of the dog was not to attack the visitor. The owners of all dogs are required to put up an adequate notice about there being a dog in the house and ensure that the dog is not let out loose in the night, which may pose as a big hazard to passers by.
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