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Pet Owner Whose Dog Snapped At A Child Wonders If He's Wrong For Telling Off A Mother For Failing To Keep An Eye On Her Daughter

by May

For pet owners and their canines, dog parks are a paradise. Such places give these animals a safe environment for socializing and playing with their fellow doggos and other pet owners.

But an enjoyable visit to the dog park can easily turn into a nightmare when a dog bites or attacks other people, especially children. Since most of these places don't necessarily require owners to leash their dogs, they might fail to control their pets when they become aggressive in an instant.

In some states in the US, victims of dog attacks are entitled to compensation to cover the fees for treating their injuries and other related costs, whether or not the incident happened in a dog park.

Even though signs are being put up in dog parks, it doesn't mean that the dog owner won't be liable for the attack. So as dog owners, it's very important to be in control of your pet at all times, find out the rules set in these facilities, and keep your dog's rabies vaccinations updated.

In this post, we're going to look at a pet owner who sought the opinion of Redditors regarding an incident that involved his dog and a child. Let's find out how users reacted to the situation as well.

A dog owner shares his experience at a dog park.

A dog owner shares his experience at a dog park.Doccreator

Apparently, he isn't alone in facing the issue.

It's a problem faced by other dog owners as well.

Apparently, he isn't alone in facing the issue.Pistalrose

Some dog parks have blatant rules.

Some dog parks have blatant rules.flukefluk, SnowWhiteinReality

Every dog park will have rules about letting children plan in the dog park.

Every dog park will have rules about letting children plan in the dog park.PolyamMermaid

This is actually a good idea.

This is actually a good idea.Revolutionary-Yak-47

Dog parks aren't zoos for kids.

Dog parks aren't zoos for kids.Thuis001, OrganicMasonJars

Parents should just bring children to places where their kids won't be at risk.

Parents should just bring children to places where their kids won't be at risk.masterofasgard, HarbessMeDesignsOUB

As long as children are with their parents watching the dogs from outside the park, it's okay.

As long as children are with their parents watching the dogs from outside the park, it's okay.legal_bagel

Sadly, even if it's the parent's who break the rules, it'll still be the responsibility of the owner if their dogs become aggressive.

Sadly, even if it's the parent's who break the rules, it'll still be the responsibility of the owner if their dogs become aggressive.Anxious_Big_9564, Doccreator

The original poster (OP) needs to check his local laws.

The original poster (OP) needs to check his local laws.TonySchiavone1, Crisis_Redditor

Although most people agree that the OP isn't in the wrong, some people believe that both parties had faults.

Although most people agree that the OP isn't in the wrong, some people believe that both parties had faults.Gigibean3

At least, he's now aware that his dog can potentially be dangerous.

At least, he's now aware that his dog can potentially be dangerous.Doccreator

It's always best to be in control of the dog when playing outdoors.

It's always best to be in control of the dog when playing outdoors.Gigibean3, Doccreator

What a nice suggestion!

What a nice suggestion!HoneyDishsoap

Fellow dog owner patting the OP on the back

Fellow dog owner patting the OP on the backMadAzza

Even if the OP is in the right, it's always better to be on the safe side so that he can protect his dog.

Even if the OP is in the right, it's always better to be on the safe side so that he can protect his dog.FinnbarMcBride, squshybloo

Some moms can be irresponsible.

Some moms can be irresponsible.MelodyRaine

Dogs are being put down because of irresponsible parents.

Dogs are being put down because of irresponsible parents.Greedy_Organization7

Both sides have responsibilities.

Both sides have responsibilities.superfastmomma, Doccreator

A legit objective opinion.

A legit objective opinion.havartna

The mom needs to watch her child and the OP needs to keep his dog from getting aggressive.

The mom needs to watch her child and the OP needs to keep his dog from getting aggressive.MeowGirly

We all adore our canine companions. A dog is, after all, a man's best friend.

However, our dogs occasionallymisbehavey or, worse, harm other people. A dog bite is a serious case for which we are ultimately responsible as dog owners.

We hope this mom will take her daughter to some other place and actually keep an eye on her and that the dog owner doesn't encounter such a bad experience anymore.

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