Will this apply to dogs who have bitten someone in the past?

No. This ordinance only applies to new cases since the ordinance went into effect. However, if an animal has a known history of aggressive behavior and/or biting, if there is a new incident involving this animal then its history will be taken into account in determining the categorization.

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1. Will this apply to dogs who have bitten someone in the past?
2. My neighbor’s dog barks and growls and jumps on the fence. What can I do?
3. My neighbor has a pit bull and it makes me nervous. Is this covered under the ordinance?
4. My animal bit someone who was teasing it. Does this mean it will be categorized as vicious?
5. If my dog bites someone who came onto my property, is it my fault?
6. Is my invisible fence considered proper confinement?
7. What are the consequences if a dog is declared vicious or potentially vicious?
8. My neighbor’s dog has been classified as potentially vicious or vicious. What happens if they don’t follow the requirements?