After being bitten by a dog, clean the wound to help prevent infection; get medical attention immediately. Take pictures and/or video of the wound. Write down everything that happened as soon as possible so that you don’t forget important details. If you know who the owner is, ask for proof of rabies vaccination. Report the bite to Washoe County Regional Animal Services or the appropriate agency for your Northern Nevada area. Reporting dog bites is required by law. Include as much information as you know about the dog—such as the owner’s name and contact information, where the dog lives, what the dog looks like, where the bite happened and how it occurred and other details. If there were any eyewitnesses to the incident, get contact information. Finally, contact our dog bite attorneys to learn your legal options.