Dog attack what should I do?
So i accepted a booking for a dog a month or so back we did a meet and greet and the dog was just lovely. When the owner dropped off I noticed the dog was much more shy. As the 1st day progressed I noticed she was even more standoffish. After returning home from the store she acted like we had never met barking, snarling and barring her teeth. I secluded her in my bedroom to give her space.
I checked in on her from time to time. She was hiding in my closet but eventually came in the middle of the room. When I would enter she would watch me, but not bark or bar teeth. Thinking this was progress and knowing she likely needed a potty break and food I attempted to feed her and encourage her to let me leash her. She bit me on the hand.
I gave her more space but I knew I couldn't have her in the same room with me when I slept. I tried kicking her out gently asking and coaxing her to leave. She wasn't having it. I commanded "get out" she hunched in defense and snarled then barked challenging me. Knowing if the dog didn't recognize me as an authority I can't care for it I stood tall and commanded again. The dog lunged and bit both my arms as I struggled to push it off. coming back for more bites thinking it was winning since I wasn't striking back.
I only have that bed so I wasn't going to stay at home. I locked the dog up and stayed with my girlfriend for the night. I explained what had happened to the owner who responded that their friends will pick her up tomorrow. They picked them up this afternoon.
I asked for vax records (delayed going to the DR. because I have heard its automatic put down if the dog has not been vaxed or records are not available, in my state). The owner apologized and sent them to me. I went to urgent care mostly to report the issue
Question #1 Was I wrong to report the incident to animal control? I feel guilty, but I also felt compelled. What if it had been a little kid? I felt a history of attacks should be documented, but my intention is not to get the owner in trouble or the dog. If I should not have is it possible to pull the complaint?
Question #2 Is it ethical or even possible to charge the owner the full booking or part of the booking? I was prepared to watch them the whole time until that incident. I don't want to be greedy but I provide excellent care for dogs. I also sustained pretty extensive trauma. I feel at least my medical care should be covered. I asked a friend who operates a shelter. They told me the full booking and medical costs ...