While some dogs can seem aggressive by nature, other dogs who appear to have a sweet personality can sometimes suddenly turn aggressive. This can create a dangerous situation for anyone near the dog when it lashes out. It can be helpful to understand why dogs are aggressive and the warnings to watch for to try to avoid being the victim of a dog bite.
Knowing the causes of aggression can also help dog owners manage a dangerous situation better. Some of the reasons for dog aggression include the following:
Unfortunately, uncaring dog owners can cause their dogs to become aggressive by their treatment of the dogs. This can create some of the feelings in the dog, like fear, pain, and frustration, which cause them to bite and more viciously attack people. Common ways people make their dogs aggressive include:
To keep you and your family safe, you need to understand the warning signs that a dog is aggressive so that you can try to prevent an attack. Some of these warning signs include:
If you were injured by a dog bite, you may be able to hold the dog owner responsible for compensating you under Washington’s dog bite laws. To learn more, call our office to schedule a free consultation with our experienced dog bite attorneys.
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11900 NE 1st Street
Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 289-1990
Fax: (425) 289-1991