Dog ownership means constant responsibility for the animal's health, training,socialization and habits. These all play an important and positive role for owners and dogs as well. People who lapse in any of these areas may contribute to factors that influence their animal to bite. If you have been the victim of a dog bite, take the following steps before retaining a dog bite attorney.

Identify to whom the dog belongs. Most municipalities require dog licenses, so its tags will make it traceable to its owner. Call the police if the dog evades identification, or is too dangerous to approach after it has bitten you. The officer may work with local animal control to restrain the animal. The dog's registration (or lack thereof) will indicate its rabies vaccination status.

Take pictures of your injuries as the dog owner may avoid to take responsibility of your injuries. Your dog bite lawyer will appreciate this evidence later.

Receive medical attention for cuts given by dog bites. Otherwise, they may become infected. Tell your doctor about the incident and what really happened.

In Arizona, an average dog bite lawyer offers a free consultation. A dog bite lawyer can help you receive the compensation you need after a dog biting incident. In addition, once your dog bite lawyer wins your case, your story will serve as a warning to other dog owners to adequately train, socialize and restrain their animals to prevent more dog biting incidences.

To prevent dog biting attacks, keep the following tips in mind:

· Listen for the sound of barking before approaching a home which you have never visited.

· Look for dog bowls, tie-outs, and doghouses outside.

· Wait for the dog owner to restrain his dog before entering, even if the owner assures you that the dog is friendly.

· Look for the signs of canine aggression to prevent dog biting. Aggression signs include raise hackles, flattened ears, bared teeth, narrowed eyes, snarling/growling, lowered stance and watchfulness.

· If none of the above signs are present, offer the dog your non-dominant hand in a fist to smell. (Should the dog biting happen, use your fist to gag him and free your arm.)

· Most dogs enjoy petting on the head, back and sides. The belly and flanks may be ticklish. Some older dogs develop sensitive areas where petting is uncomfortable, so ask before you pet. A dog biting you may be trying to say, "I don't like that."

· Talk in a low voice to the dog. Use its name so it feels more at ease.

· Never take away a dog's bone, chew toy or food. Some dogs become protective of these items, so stay clear when you see the dog biting a toy or eating.

· Some dogs feel very protective over their family. Don't play act that you are harming anyone in the dog's household. Some dog biting incidences are caused by misguided good intentions.

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