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What do you do when a stray dog attacks your dog?
Stay calm and walk away. Do not run, as the dog will catch you and will be encouraged to bite. Don’t panic as it is not a pleasant situation to be in, agreed, but the calmer and more confident you are, the better.
How can stray dogs be removed from society?
If a stray does get into your yard, call your local animal shelter or police department’s animal control unit. Animal control officers and animal shelter employees are specially trained to deal with stray and/or aggressive animals. They can remove the stray from your yard without any injury to themselves or the strays.
What declares a dog as vicious?
To declare a dog dangerous, evidence must be presented sufficient to find by a reasonable satisfaction that the dog caused physical injury, serious physical injury, or death without justification.
Are stray dogs in residential areas dangerous?
The issue of stray dogs in residential areas, often evokes mixed reactions from people. While pet lovers tend to show affection towards these animals by providing them food and sometimes shelter, others are wary about health issues such as rabies and the possibility of dog bites.
Why would a tenant evict a child for stepping on a dog?
If the child was tugging at the dog’s ears and stepping on its tail, the tenant might determine that the dog exhibited a natural reaction and poses no further threat.
Can sterilisation of all dogs in an area solve stray dog menace?
Patel adds that even the sterilisation of all the dogs in an area, cannot completely solve stray dog menace. “We can reduce the density or birth rate but it can only be sustained, with regular interventions and efforts by residents,” Patel elaborates. A majority of dog bites, are caused by the pet dog population in a complex, he points out.
What should I do if a tenant’s dog bites another tenant?
If one of your tenants is bitten by a dog that is owned by another tenant, you must take immediate action. It is every landlord’s nightmare when they decide to have a pet-friendly property. Once you are aware that a tenant’s dog has bitten someone on your property, you should speak with the victim.