Chris Michalek

some of you got to read a post this morning where my dog took two bites on a person that smashed my outdoor light by my front door.

14 stitches later he came back with my collar and leash to apologize. The LE was there as well and he ended up playing mediator. The person said he really thought we had stolen his puppy because it had been missing for two hours and he figure out how she got out of his yard. He paid $2200 for this pup at the mall so she's a high value item to him. Basically, I'm not filling charges nor is he going to pursue the bite damages and he gave me $100 for the light fixture.

A couple things to note as mentioned by the LEO. It was NOT a self-defense bite because I choose to confront this person instead of just called the police. The dog was not at large so off leash bite laws do not apply. It's a civil matter if he wants to claim damages for a bite.

My dog is current with his license and rabies so the dog wouldn't have been taken (if there where charges filed) to be quarantined for 10 days.

Anyway all is good. My dog (surprisingly) did his job and without hesitation but then again this is why we train home invasion scenarios. It's nothing but a game to him.

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