Child bitten: drama in the restaurant in Offenburg!

Child bitten: drama in the restaurant in Offenburg!

In a restaurant in Offenburg that is located in the Ortenaukreis, a three -year -old girl had an unpleasant encounter with a dog on Sunday evening. During a meal of the dog owners there was an incident that led to a slight injury to the girl. The dog was on a leash during the visit, but when the child passed, the dog suddenly jumped out under the table and bit the girl in the leg.

After the incident, the police were informed immediately. This took up investigations into negligent bodily harm. It remains to be seen what consequences this incident will have for the dog owners. The circumstances under which the dog bite the girl raises questions, especially with regard to the safety of children near a leashed dogs.

Investigations by the police

The responsible investigators of the police dog handler relay now deal with the incident. They check whether the dog owners have taken all the necessary precautions to ensure that their dog is not at risk. Although the dog was supposedly leash, the question arises whether this was sufficient to ensure security in such a close environment.

Slight injuries in children can sometimes have more serious psychological effects, even if they are not physically serious. The Precautionary Measures, i.e. precautionary measures that are expected by dog owners, should not only protect the dog itself, but also other guests.

The restaurant owner and those present may also be concerned about future incidents that could be repeated if the dog should continue to be present in such public spaces. Such considerations are important to ensure a safe environment for children and other guests.

Such an incident also throws a shadow on the responsibility of dog owners in dealing with animals in public. The special situation could indicate that more sensitization is necessary for the dangers that can end up with dogs under certain circumstances, even if they are leashed. The police hoped to gain clarity about the situation and formulate possible prevention measures.

The incident reminds us of how important it is to be careful near animals, especially in foreign environments. Especially in the environment of children, the greatest caution should always be used to avoid unpleasant surprises. These events are not only instructive for those affected, but for everyone who is in public with dogs, a reminder for caution.