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[1000Sparks]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin

I have a wonderful large German Shepherd. She is good with everyone and loves the attention. I take her to work with me (it's a shop atmosphere). There is a man at work that likes to stare at her. She shows her teeth, growls and her hackles are up when he does this. We've told him to knock it off...he will try and following her around staring...She never does this with anyone else and is even wonderful with kids.

I've told him if she bites him he has it coming.

Am I wrong? Would I be responsible even though he is the one teasing and has been warned?

Thank you.

 

[justalayman]

I've told him if she bites him he has it coming.

Am I wrong? Would I be responsible even though he is the one teasing and has been warned?
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Yes, you are wrong. In fact, you knowing the dog reacts to the guy makes it even worse for you as you already know your dog is in a defensive mode when this guy is around and if he bites, it means you have failed to control your animal, an animal you knew was taking a defensive posture.

either the guy or the dog has to stop showing up at the shop.

 

[1000Sparks]

Dang

I was so hoping it would be his fault cause he's been warned and he is such a weasel.

Thanks for your response. Guess I'm gonna have to lay him off if he doesn't completely stop intimidating the dog.

 

[justalayman]

Guess I'm gonna have to lay him off if he doesn't completely stop intimidating the dog.

maybe if he realized that either he or the dog goes if he keeps it up and then let him know the dog isn't leaving, maybe he will get the hint to stop.


Regardless, I would be very cautious about an animal in a work environment. It presents all sorts of liability situations for you. Many that are simply not defensible.

 

[ErinGoBragh]

maybe if he realized that either he or the dog goes if he keeps it up and then let him know the dog isn't leaving, maybe he will get the hint to stop.


Regardless, I would be very cautious about an animal in a work environment. It presents all sorts of liability situations for you. Many that are simply not defensible.

As an employer, I would not want to tolerate an employee who insisted upon bringing their dog to work.. hostile or not. As you said, it creates too many liability issues, not just for the owner, but for the company as well.

OP, leave the dog at home before YOU get what is coming to you.

 

[1000Sparks]

Nope

It's my business and my building.

I will tell the weasel to knock it off or he's out of here.

If it was a hair salon (mine) I'd still bring my Shepherd...that way I don't need to carry a gun.

 

[ecmst12]

You're still completely liable if the dog bites someone. If you think that's an acceptable risk, by all means keep bringing her to work. But make sure your insurance company knows about this habit, or they may deny coverage if the day ever comes that you need it.

 

[justalayman]

As an employer, I would not want to tolerate an employee who insisted upon bringing their dog to work.. hostile or not. As you said, it creates too many liability issues, not just for the owner, but for the company as well.

OP, leave the dog at home before YOU get what is coming to you.

as has been shown since your post, what I believed to be the case has been shown to be true and that is the OP is the business owner.

Personally, I know many business owners that have animals at work. If they are willing to accept the liability, it's their choice.



My wife made another point about the guy; if he is taking the time to mess with the dog, who is doing his work? Surely not him.

just another reason to consider the tenure of that employee.

I would suggest you follow ecmst12's suggestion about speaking with your liability insurance carrier about what would happen if...

 

[Antigone*]

unless for handicap,

it is just not in good faith or good sense to have a dog at work.

And yes, he should & could go after you IF your Dog bites him


what kind of job allows this behavior?(bringing dogs)

Another worthless post by a clueless poster

 

[ErinGoBragh]

as has been shown since your post, what I believed to be the case has been shown to be true and that is the OP is the business owner.

Personally, I know many business owners that have animals at work. If they are willing to accept the liability, it's their choice.

You are completely correct. The fact that she is the owner means that she can take this risk if she pleases.

My wife made another point about the guy; if he is taking the time to mess with the dog, who is doing his work? Surely not him.

Then as a business owner, she could act accordingly.

 

[Zigner]

Get a muzzle

Even if you fire THIS guy, your dog HAS shown a propensity towards violent acts. The next person might not get a growl as a warning.