Colorado Dog Bite Law Information:

• Did you know that if your dog bites someone, you are criminally liable for damages?
  
  
• Did you know that, in the eyes of the law, if your dog acts aggressively and another person perceives him as dangerous and is afraid of his behavior, you could be ticketed?
  
  
• Did you know that even if the dog owner is not negligent, the owner is still criminally liable for damages if the owner knew the dog was dangerous prior to attack?
  
  
• Did you know that even if the dog has never bitten before, but showed dangerous propensities (lunging, growling, etc) before, the owner is liable for injuries?
  
  
• Did you know that if your dog bites someone, they will be quarantined at a shelter or veterinarian for 10 days?
  
  
• Did you know that if your dog bites someone, and animal control is notified, you will most likely have to go to court?
  
  
• Did you know that the MINIMUM fine for a dog bite is $600?
  
  
• Did you know that the judge will most likely require you to attend behavior classes and hire a behaviorist if your dog bites someone?
  
  
• Did you know that punishing and correcting your dog (jerking on the leash, yelling, pinching his ears, slamming him to the ground, growling back at him, etc) for being aggressive or reactive (growling, lunging, barking, snapping, snarling, etc) will most likely make him more aggressive?
  
  
• Did you know that aggression is usually a symptom of underlying issues (anxiety, stress, fear, medical causes, etc), so if you try to treat just the aggressive behavior, you can inevitably make it worse?
  
  
• Did you know that treating your dog for aggression (behavior training, vet visits, classes, etc) can be much cheaper than the fine/damages if he bites someone or another dog?

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