Rottweiler bites neighbor's child: District authority decides fate of dog!

Rottweiler bites neighbor's child: District authority decides fate of dog!

A shocking incident occurred in the garden of a single-family home: a Rottweiler attacked and seriously injured a six-year-old girl. The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, took place during a training session in the garden where the dog's owner's 10-year-old daughter was working with the animal. The child heard the screams of the neighbor girl, who happened to be wearing a jacket with a fur collar, and tried to stop the dog. But the animal also turned against the ten-year-old and caused her minor injuries. Now the Rottweiler's fate lies in the hands of the district authority, which must decide whether measures will be taken to avoid such dangerous incidents in the future, reports orf.at.

Legal situation and consequences

According to the Dog Ownership Act, owners of a dog that has seriously injured a person can be punished. In the worst case, the animal can be removed by the authorities or even euthanized if it is considered particularly dangerous. This not only causes legal consequences for owners, but also raises questions about the safety of dogs in their own garden. A frequently discussed myth is that a warning sign such as “Caution – Dog” protects against possible legal consequences. But a ruling by the Memmingen Regional Court shows that this is not enough. Anyone who leaves their dog unsecured in the garden must seriously answer for the behavior they attack augsburger- Allgemeine.de explained.

Furthermore, there are clear regulations that require dog owners to ensure that their animal does not cause a disturbance during rest periods. The Brandenburg Higher Regional Court has ruled that dogs must stay in the house during certain rest periods in order not to bother neighbors. These legal requirements are crucial to avoid conflicts between dog owners and neighbors and to ensure the safety of everyone involved.