My dog Romeo was itching his hind quarters making a raw spot. We have noticed an issue and gave him antihistamine which usually works to stop him and heal the skin. Most likely and allergic reaction to a flea bite. Today after his walk and after the antihistamine he went at himself again. I called his name trying to get his attention. No luck. I grabbed his collar and he turned and bit me hard. Puncture wound.  My fault. Off to get antibiotic ointment. I phoned the doctor and I am up on my tetanus. Had the shot last year. Romeo is up on his rabies. Amen. Shit happens. My mistake. Part of loving animals is sometimes they are animals. 

Let sleeping dogs lie, and let itching dogs itch.