Texas Dog Bite Law
According to the Texas dog bite law not preventing your dog from attacking or biting people engaged in lawful activity presents a significant threat to everyone’s health and safety, and is prohibited by law. Also the Texas dog bite law states that owners of animals that attack or bite people are often subject to administrative action and may also incur criminal responsibility and also sometimes civil liability. Dog bite injuries increased almost a third in the U.S. between 1986 and 1994. Dog bites occur on the owner's property three quarters of the time. Follow the advice below to be a responsible and caring dog owner:
- Keep your dog in an adequately fenced enclosure which is locked to prevent unauthorized access. Do not keep your dog on a chain.
- Control your dog with a hand-held leash when away from home
- Don't play aggressive games (wrestling, allowing to play-bite a person) with your dog.
- If you don't know how your dog will react to a new situation, be cautious.
- Small children should never be left alone with any dog.
- Ensure that your dog is vaccinated against rabies and properly licensed
To avoid being bitten yourself follow the advice below:
- Never approach an unfamiliar dog
- Never run from a dog and scream
- Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog
- If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still
- Never permit a child to play with a dog without adult supervision
- Avoid direct eye contact with a dog
- Do not disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies
- Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.
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