Yep, I too avoid the doctor unless I'm confident I'm dying. Big Dog accidentally gave me a concussion a few years ago but I skipped the ER and the $2000 deductible.

That's terrible that dog bite happened, but really honorable of you to not have the dog hunted down. That's my fear with mine getting into a fight with another dog - if he was deemed at fault he would be put down by the county. Leash laws are so relevant as your story shows. The only serious problem I've ever had was with loose dogs approaching us.

It's fortunate you are good with medical stuff. If I saw a full chunk out of my leg I'd probably be on the ground :)