Tim,
Here are the questions.
1. What did Liam do to be put on “house arrest”?
Liam was put on “house arrest” because he nipped on the “bug lady”, and the nip made her injured.
2. What could happen to a dog if it’s a “serious” bite?
If a dog commits a “serious” bite, he could be taken away or even killed.
3. Why was Liam excused from a more serious punishment?
Liam was excused from a more serious punishment because the “bug lady” entered the yard without permission and Liam had no biting history.
The dogs seem to really be able to protect their owner! People in Taiwan keep smaller dogs because we don't have enough room for yards. The smaller dogs aren't so protective, but they also bark crazily when other people or other dogs past by. I don't think we have laws for dog bites though we have a law for owners that they have to clean up the poop of their dogs.
There are a lot of stray dogs that live in our school. They lay on field and under the shades of buildings in the daytime. And when the night comes, the dogs form into groups and dash through the dark places in school. The dogs don't attack us, so they weren't taken away. But I accidentally stepped on their poop once, which made it a terrible and stinky experience.
Allison
