When Your Dog Bites Someone Inside a Hardware Store

People take their dogs everywhere. Sometimes, you need to buy a tool and take your best friend. But things can unravel when a dog bites someone inside a hardware store. Now, you can face the consequences of your decision.

The Scenario

Mindy was working on a home project. However, she was out of nails and needed some screws to finish. Mindy had to go to the local hardware store to buy those items. Moreover, she took her dog with her. But Mindy was reckless. Ultimately, she had her dog on a leash, which was very loose. Mindy conversed with another customer and asked the person to provide a treat for her dog as part of a training regimen. The customer complied, but the dog attacked instead, biting the customer in the hand.

The Claim

The customer needed serious surgery as the dog bit off a good chunk of his hand. Unfortunately, Mindy’s carelessness resulted in an innocent bystander suffering a dog bite. A situation like this means Mindy does not just face a claim but could also face a misdemeanor for a dog bite that occurred off the premises while under Mindy’s control. Additionally, she would likely have to pay for the costs of the surgery.

Takeaways

Mindy is responsible as a dog owner for knowing when and where to take her dog. Furthermore, she should know not to have random people interact with her dog if it upsets the pup. It is a situation that has happened and something Mindy could have prevented. However, her carelessness led to someone ending up in the hospital when they started their day looking for tools or a plant. It is unfortunate when your dog bites someone inside a hardware store.

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