Dog Laws
“Dangerous dog” laws. The state and local laws in Washington allow animal control and other local authorities to place restrictions on a dog deemed to be “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous”. These authorities can in some circumstances confiscate and even euthanize the dog. It is important to contact an experienced attorney as soon as there is an incident involving your dog.
The purpose of these laws is to protect the public, but many times they are
used to target dogs that are not generally “potentially dangerous” or
“dangerous”.
It is important to understand your options and defenses and also liability
you may face in these situations.