When Your German Shepard Escapes
When your German Shepherd escapes from the yard, it is up to you to ensure you find a way to get them back before they cause damage.
Most homeowners insurance policies provide little or no protection for canine bites.
German Shepherd Escapes
The ones that do frequently exclude certain breeds. Protect yourself if you own a dog by purchasing canine liability insurance to help cover financial costs if your dog bites someone.
The First Thing to Know
Understand what to do when your German Shepard gets out. Stay calm and act quickly. Please search for your dog, and consider posting his disappearance on social media. Know how to react in the unfortunate event that your German shepherd causes an injury.
Rob’s German shepherd got loose and bit Lisa in the street. Lisa decided to sue Rob over her injury. Now Rob is in trouble and wondering if he is liable for this incident and how he could have prevented it from happening.
Rob’s concern is legitimate. Dog owners are responsible for the dog’s behavior and may be at risk of medical, legal, or settlement costs if the dog bites or injures someone.
Claimant’s Claim
Lisa alleges she was out for an afternoon walk when a stray German shepherd approached her. The animal was alone, and Lisa attempted to walk away from the dog, but it lunged at her and bit her leg. Lisa stated that the injury was painful and frightening as the strange dog seemed aggressive. Rob found the two of them and could gain control of his dog and stop the situation from escalating further.
Defendant’s Claim
Rob’s German shepherd is an energetic and intelligent dog with a friendly demeanor. He loves walks and took advantage of an open gate to explore the neighborhood. Rob states that he found his dog shortly after he got loose and witnessed him nipping at Lisa, who approached him after he growled.
Possible Solutions
Rob is responsible for his dog’s behavior and must react to Lisa’s lawsuit appropriately. He may have to pay for any medical bills she incurred and a possible settlement. Rob has learned from this incident and purchased canine liability insurance. He also takes action to prevent further bites and injuries from happening.
The first question he addresses is how to prevent your German Shepard from escaping? He reinforces the fencing and gate surrounding his yard to make it difficult for his dog to get out unattended. Rob also works on training and socializing his dog, so it understands appropriate behavior and doesn’t pose a threat.
Finally, Rob gets his German shepherd microchipped to track him quickly if he escapes again. Preventative measures and a good insurance policy give him peace of mind that his dog is safe and Rob has the necessary protection from possible financial losses.
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