You may still hold the dog owner liable for your losses. Just because you know an animal does not make the owner’s liability nonexistent. If the owner knew the dog might have been bitten or attacked, they still bear responsibility for the victims’ loss.
In some cases, it may also be possible to hold a landlord responsible for a dog bite injury that occurred on their property. If a property owner leases a unit to someone they know or should have known who had a dangerous dog, they must ensure the tenant has followed Newburgh rules about signs warning visitors of the danger.