Does a dog have to have a history of biting to be considered dangerous?

No, a dog does not have to have a history of biting to be considered dangerous in New York. According to the New York Consolidated Laws, a dog may be considered dangerous if it “attacks a person, companion animal or farm animal without provocation.” This means that a dog may be declared dangerous if it has acted aggressively toward a person, companion animal (such as a pet), or farm animal without any provocation. In addition, the law also states that a dog may be considered dangerous if it “has a known disposition to attack, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals.” This means that a dog may be considered dangerous even if there is no history of actual biting, so long as the dog has a known propensity for aggression. Furthermore, the law also states that a court may consider various factors when determining whether a dog is dangerous, including “any prior behavior by the dog, including, but not limited to, biting, growling, snapping or lunging, or attempted biting, growling, snapping or lunging” as well as the “history of the dog owner’s conduct in handling or failing to handle the dog.” In conclusion, a dog does not need to have a history of biting to be considered dangerous in New York. A dog may be considered dangerous if it has acted aggressively toward a person or animal without provocation, or if it has a known disposition to attack or otherwise endanger the safety of people or animals. The courts may also consider other factors such as the past behavior of the dog or the dog owner’s conduct when determining whether a dog is dangerous.

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