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Step 1
Confine your dog immediately and check on the victim's condition. If necessary, help give (or seek) medical assistance.
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Step 2
Provide the victim with important information, such as the date of your dog's last rabies vaccination.
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Step 3
Cooperate with the animal control officer responsible for acquiring information about your dog. If your dog must be quarantined for any length of time, ask whether he may be confined within your home or at your veterinarian's clinic. Strictly follow quarantine requirements for your dog.
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Step 4
Seek professional help to prevent your dog from biting again. Consult with your veterinarian, who may refer you to an animal behaviorist or dog trainer. Your community animal care and control agency or humane society may also offer helpful services.
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Step 5
If your dog's dangerous behavior cannot be controlled, do not give him to someone else without carefully evaluating that person's ability to protect and prevent the dog from biting again. Because you know your dog is dangerous, you may be held liable for any damage they do even if they have been given to someone else.
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Step 6
Don't give your dog to someone who wants an aggressive dog. "Mean" dogs are often forced to live miserable, isolated lives, and become even more likely to attack someone in the future. If you must give up your dog due to dangerous behavior, consult your veterinarian, local animal care and control agency, or the humane society about your options.
