Two-year-old, Kaleb Wane is recovering after being attacked by his family dog on June 11, 2010 in Midvale, Utah. The dog, which is a former police dog was brought home by its former handler, Jerry Wane, father of Kaleb, after the dog did not pass the tests required by the police department. The toddler was attacked in the yard of their home near 5500 West Wildberry Circle. The dog named Kino, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois, ended up having a degenerative eye problem which caused him to be nearly blind, was taken off the force three weeks ago.

KSL news reports that Kaleb and the dog played together during the last three weeks and there were no incidents prior to this dog bite. Kuno and Kaleb were in the backyard playing like usual when Kaleb’s mother noticed her son face-down on the ground not moving, with Kuno next to him. “The dog was standing over him — not in an aggressive manner — just standing there almost wanting to continue playing, because they played a lot,” said Midvale police Sgt. Rapela. Investigators are unsure of the time frame, and how long the attack lasted.

Kaleb was flown to Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah with severe head and neck injuries. Although the injuries are substantial, Kaleb is expected to be ok. The dog is being held in quarantine at Salt Lake County Animal Services, where they will eventually make a decision if the dog needs to be put down.

I hope for the best young Kalbe Wane and wish him a very speedy recovery. I hope there is no permanent tissue or structural damage. Dogs most often make wonderful pets, however in certain circumstances, any type of dog can be dangerous. Unfortunately, since this dog was considered a “family dog” and Kaleb was part of said family, his medical bills won’t be covered under the homeowner’s insurance policy of the house.

Ron Kramer is a Utah dog bite attorney with offices in Provo, Draper and Salt Lake City, Utah.