When Someone Labels Your Dog Dangerous
Imagine having a dog for a few years with no issues. Then, someone takes offense to how your dog looks at them or where your dog is. People have even been known to provoke dogs into attacking them. Unfortunately, it gives them all the evidence they need to label your dog dangerous.
The Scenario
Jackie owns a miniature schnauzer named Jazz, who has been by her side for eight years., Jazz has always been a good dog, never showing his teeth or any aggression. But things change one day when Jackie and Jazz are sitting in a cafe. Ultimately, a woman named Karen takes offense to the fact that Jackie has her dog inside a cafe. Karen glares at the canine and begins yelling at Jazz. Initially, Jazz cowers but then reacts to protect himself and Jackie when Karen moves to strike him.
The Claim
Jazz bit Karen in self-defense, but it does not matter. The bite has caused significant damage to Jazz’s reputation. Karen has Jazz declared dangerous and files a claim against Jackie for damages, alleging that Jazz viciously attacked her. However, Jackie contends that Jazz has never hurt a soul, and Karen instigated it. The system, unfortunately, rules in favor of Karen, as Jackie had Jazz in a public setting.
Takeaways
People will always take advantage of a situation if they feel they are correct. Likewise, Karen felt that dogs should not be inside a cafe, and she took action. But her actions also caused a formerly innocent dog to lash out. Regardless, owning a dog comes with the possibility that it may bite someone under the worst of circumstances. Jackie could have taken preventative actions to avoid Karen.
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