Dangerous dog law,  Where do I stand as regards suing'?

Question:
The other day two dangerous dogs attacked my two Labradors and one of them, especially, came off the worse for wear. I tried to kick the two dogs off mine, who was trapped on his back, and the woman owner tried to get in the way. I pushed her out of the way slightly, so I could kick her dogs off my mine. I did shout at her once the dogs had been separated.

Two days later the police paid me a visit and tried to caution me.
The woman hadn't pressed charges but told them I shook her, which was a blatant lie! The police realized that she had overreacted after speaking to me.

I'd like to know where I stand and are there any dangerous dog law, as this is the second time her dogs have attacked mine. Can I sue her for having dangerous dogs or not having control of them?

Answer:
lf a dog can be shown to be dangerous towards other dogs, then proceedings can be taken against the owner under the Dogs Act 1871. The court has discretion on whether to order destruction or a control order. However I do not suggest that you take these proceedings yourself, so speak to the dog warden and/or the police.

Naturally, you do need to exercise extreme caution when intervening between dogs. Kicking a dog could be said to be causing it unnecessary suffering which could be an offence.

If you were injured in the altercation it could be said that you were the author of your own downfall, because if you had not intervened you would not have been injured.

_{source Your Dog Mag.}