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Dog Owner Responsibilities in Arizona

Dogs can make wonderful pets, but even the most seemingly mild-mannered dog can bite someone under the right circumstances. Dog owners have a responsibility to provide the right kind of care for their dogs, and to take actions that prevent dog bites.
 

Working to Prevent an Attack Before it Occurs

Our attorneys are dedicated to helping the victims of dog bite injury. As experienced attorneys who have handled many dog bite cases, we know that there are many things that could be done to prevent an attack before it occurs:

  • Comply with local ordinances and "leash laws"
  • License the dog with the community
  • Keep the dog’s license up to date
  • Make sure the dog has all vaccinations, including rabies vaccinations
  • Train the dog to obey basic commands
  • Neuter or spay the dog—according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, altered dogs are three times less likely to bite than unaltered dogs
  • Know the dog and be alert for signs of sickness or aggression
  • Spend time with the dog—dogs that are often left alone can develop behavior problems
  • Make sure that dog bites are covered on their owners' homeowner's coverage or renter's insurance
 

Owner Responsibility After a Dog Bite

Arizona law takes dog owner responsibility seriously. In Arizona, if the dog owner has failed to keep their dog's license and vaccinations up to date, the owner will have to pay for the cost of a 10-day quarantine to make sure that their dog does not have rabies.

Arizona law holds negligent pet owners responsible for the harm caused by their dogs—even if the dog owner didn't know the dog was vicious, and even if the dog had never bitten before.
 

Contact Solomon & Relihan

A person injured as a result of a dog bite should bring a lawsuit within one year of the incident. Although a claim can be brought after one year, the injured person will need to prove that the dog owner was negligent in his or her conduct.

Please contact us if you would like more information about our lawyers can help if you or a loved one was injured as a result of a dog bite.