By Michelle Jorge and Al Alilovic ( December 28, 2017, 9:43 AM EST) -- Dogs are a person’s best friend. They can be extremely loyal, loving and caring pets. Despite the close relationship between dogs and humans, the inevitable truth is that dogs can pose a serious risk of harm. Even the most friendly or docile dogs may unexpectedly attack or bite someone, which can lead to disfigurement, medical injuries, scarring, pain and psychological suffering. On some occasions, injuries can even be fatal....