Going to the dog park can be a fun way to exercise and socialize your pet. Once you are within the boundaries of a dog park, however, your safety is in the hands of fellow owners. Negligent dog ownership in a dog park can lead to preventable attacks. As a regular patron at dog parks in San Antonio, reduce your risk of a dog bite injury with a few safety tips. If an aggressive dog does injure you at one of the city’s dog parks,
contact The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. for a free consultation about your rights.
Why Choose Us?
- We are highly experienced dog bite injury lawyers with thousands of satisfied clients throughout the State of Texas.
- We do not stop at the insurance stage if a carrier is not treating our client fairly. Aaron Herbert is a successful trial lawyer who can take dog bite cases to court.
- We will not charge you for initial consultations, nor will you have to pay if we do not obtain you financial compensation for your dog park accident claim.
What Are San Antonio’s Dog Park Rules?
Entering a dog park in San Antonio means implicitly agreeing to the city’s
dog park rules. These rules are often posted outside of designated dog parks in the city. All pet owners and handlers must follow these rules for the safety of everyone in the park.
- Dog owners/handlers are responsible for their pets.
- All dogs must wear leashes when entering and exiting the park.
- Dogs must wear collars and license tags.
- Dog owners must carry leashes at all times.
- Dogs in heat cannot enter the park.
- No food or drink may enter the park.
- Owners cannot leave their dogs unattended.
- Owners must leash and remove aggressive dogs immediately.
These are not all of San Antonio’s dog park rules. If a pet owner disobeys any of the rules, he or she could be liable for a resultant dog attack. You could have a case of negligence against the pet owner for irresponsibly breaking the rules and putting you and other pet owners at risk.
Dog Park Safety Tips
It is always better to prevent a dog park incident than to try to recover from one. Do your part to protect yourself and others by following all municipal dog park rules during a visit. If your dog has a history of aggression or violent propensities, avoid dog parks and off-leash areas altogether. Otherwise, when at a dog park in San Antonio, use a few safety tips to help prevent altercations.
- Make sure your pet has mastered voice commands before going to a park.
- Do not bring treats or toys with you.
- Avoid the dog park at peak times.
- Pay attention to your pet and surroundings.
- Watch for signs of a problem, such as a dog growling, baring its teeth or snapping.
- Remove your dog if it or another dog is showing signs of aggression.
- Do not get between two dogs in a fight. Make a loud noise to distract the dogs, then separate them.
If an attack at a dog park injures you, your child or your pet, stay at the scene and collect the other pet owner’s contact information. Go to the nearest hospital for treatment and take photographs of your injuries as you heal. Contact the pet owner’s insurance provider to file a claim. Before accepting an insurance settlement for your dog bite injury, consult with a lawyer to make sure the amount is fair. A lawyer can help you with the rest of the claims process.
Injured at a Dog Park in San Antonio? Contact Our Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If a dog owner is negligent in following San Antonio’s dog park rules or preventing a foreseeable attack, discuss your right to bring a claim to damages with a personal injury attorney.
Contact our dog bite injury lawyers at The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C. right away after a violent dog attack. We may be able to help you recover.
