Whether it is a Pit Bull, a Rottweiler, a German Shepherd, a Chow or some other breed of dangerous dog, owners of dogs have a responsibility to keep those dogs on a leash or in an area that they cannot escape.

Even after the physical wounds have healed, which often require multiple surgeries to fix, the emotional scars remain.   Many victims of a dog attack experience symptoms of or are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).   They relive the attacks. They fear they will be attacked when they see a dog who is not on a leash.