Source checked: July 14, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice.
What the statute covers
The statute focuses on dog bites in public places or when the injured person was lawfully in or on private property, including the owner’s property. It also requires the owner or responsible person to provide contact information to the person bitten.
What to document
- Dog owner name, address, phone number, and insurance information.
- Animal control report, police report, vaccination information, and quarantine documents.
- Photos of the bite, torn clothing, location, gate, leash, or warning signs.
- Medical records, infection treatment, scarring photos, and follow-up care.
Provocation can become the fight
Arizona recognizes provocation as a defense. Save witness names and any video because insurers may argue the dog was provoked even when the injured person disagrees.
Where this fits on the site
This article supports the Arizona dog bite lawyer guide and answers the statute question directly.
Talk through the facts before you sign anything.
Dog bite claims turn on the bite facts, where it happened, medical proof, owner information, and any provocation argument.
FAQs
Is Arizona a strict liability dog bite state?
ARS 11-1025 makes the owner liable for qualifying dog bites regardless of former viciousness or the owner’s knowledge, but defenses and facts still matter.
What evidence should I save after a dog bite in Arizona?
Save owner information, animal control records, photos, witness names, medical records, and insurance communications.
