If the owner does not appreciate the need to relate to the dog as a dog, rather than as a furry person, there can be trouble. Dogs will fill power vacuums and if they perceive that they are the top dog in their pack, they may become difficult to manage. Unmanageable dogs are legally risky to own because you still must restrain and protect the public from your dog no matter how difficult that may be. Leash your dog Restraint of dogs is county law, not a choice. When in public, leash your dog unless your are in an area where dogs are legally permitted off-leash.
Many owners like to let their dogs run at large.
They only think about the fun their dogs are having instead of the risks. When your dog hurts someone or their property while violating the law, the violation presumptively proves half of the main elements of a negligence suit. Also you can be found guilty of a misdemeanor. Persons guilty of violating this statute face a misdemeanor conviction and potentially serious civil consequences. This is a catch-all statute that essentially puts the dog owner at fault in just about any situation.