A bite on human skin is a possible (something that might be done, depending on circumstances) risk that goes along with dog ownership and/or when encountering dogs in general.
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Why do I feel like I'm being led into a dark alley. . .
I say yes, it is a risk that goes along with dog ownership or working with dogs. Should not be a risk for the average person that "is exposed to dogs". Dogs should be under control in public situations 100% of the time, no excuses.
I'm not sure if I understand the question properly, but if you mean that a pet dog can be justified in biting a responsible owner, I would say no.
I'd also say that a dog should never bite a non-threatening stranger.
This is kind of a vague question, there are lots of specific examples that could be brought up (ie a mother dog with her new puppies, surprising a sleeping dog, family pet vs service dog, etc.)
A bite is always possible when encountering a dog one does not know. That is why it's very important to educate people, especially children, regarding that risk and how to minimize it. However, statistically speaking, it is far more likely that a child will be bitten by the family dog than by some strange dog wandering the neighborhood. So, I guess I would say that yes, there is a risk, but that with responsible dog ownership, that risk should be minimal. Also, it is the owner of the dog who is liable, should such a thing occur.
While difficult to follow Chuck I will try. It is important to realize that though a dog might be viewed as an important part of our social structure they are animals and all animals are unpredictable.
Actually it sounds like a valid question that could be put forward by any lawyer.
But given that this board does not tolerate legal discussions, as I have observed from reading another topic, I'll just delete the comments I had written here (to proactively forstall getting myself kicked off).
Can't resist a last comment though: in the USA we may live in a "real" world, but what the individual sees as common sense, right and wrong often does't mean diddley-squat in the "legal" world. And that includes issues concerning dogs and owners. Too bad.
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