From an article in the recent edition of Bicycling by Bob Mionske, he writes "In 18 states, the law allows one free bite!"
If you've never encountered a chase hungry dog on a bike, I can tell you it's pretty scary, especially if they see you coming. Mionske also reports that in 28 states the owner can be held liable for dog's behavior for the first bite. He goes on to say that even though the law is on your side, there's this idea that you can be reasonable and humane in stopping the dog from attacking you and that if you become the aggressor, then you can be held criminally liable.
I tell you what, I love dogs, but if you're too much of a dumb ass to keep your dog from chasing and attacking me, guess what?!! If I get bit just once...I am going to kill your dog as quickly as I can. If I have a child with me, then no bite will be needed. You think they'd prosecute me in that situation? I think those are some shitty laws.
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