Since so many of us were raised on The Wizard Of Oz, it can be easy to roll our eyes in situations where someone takes legal action against a family because their dog bit them.
But it's worth remembering that when we're not talking about a little nip after playtime gets too uncomfortable, dog bites can cause life-changing injuries that come from seriously harrowing situations.
Even if we understand that a dog responsible for one of these bites isn't malicious and was just operating on instinct, it's hard not to fear them after going through something like that.
And that's what makes one man's story of understanding and friendship incredible and heartwarming all at the same time.