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What happens when a dog bites another dog?

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Who is at fault when one dog bites another dog? A very common scenario to occur when someone is walking their dog is that their dog attacks or bites another dog or is attacked or bitten by another dog while the owner tries to break the two dogs apart. Invariably, the question that arises is whether the owner of the attacking dog will be liable for the injuries sustained to the other dog.  Under California law, the owner of a dog that attacks another dog will be responsible for all damages stemming from that attack if there are no applicable defenses successfully argued by the at-fault-dog’s owner. If the damages encompass medical bills related to treat the injured dog (e.g., X-rays, medications, stitching, casts, etc.), the owner of the at-fault dog will be responsible for those bills. Typically, the owner of the attacking dog will have the claim paid by his/her homeowner’s insurance policy which is in place to cover damages stemming from such a situation. Homeowner’s coverage of

What is the california Dog Bite Quarantine law

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California Dog Bite Quarantine Law,  After a Dog Bite Dog bites happen for a variety of reasons. Dogs that are sick, injured or frightened are more likely to bite, as are dogs that are defending their homes from intruders. Whatever the reason, when a dog bite occurs in the state of California, the California dog bite quarantine law and related animal laws spell out the responsibilities and rights of the dog owner and the victim. When a dog bite occurs and the owner of the dog is present, the owner is legally obligated to restrain the dog if possible. If the owner is not present, Animal Control should be called to pick up the animal. It is important for dog bite victims to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, particularly when it is not known whether the dog in question has been vaccinated against rabies. Once a dog has bitten someone and a report has been filed, the California dog bite quarantine law requires that the dog be quarantin