tracy rodriguez says when she was two years old, she was bit twice from her family pet. >> on the grass, went in the house to go grab something and within seconds, the dogs bit me. >> reporter: while the memories have faded, the scars remain. >> side of my face right here. it happened twice. i have it down here and right here, the first bite here. then the second happened up here underneath my eye. >> reporter: owning a dangerous dog is not illegal, but owners do have to abide by city ordinance. violation of dog park ordinance can bring a $1000 fine. while it is unclear whether dangerous dog behavior is due to the dog's training or breeding, it is clear when people are near a dog, they should be mindful of their own behavior. >> you read the dogs. you kind of read the owner. first impressions are huge anywhere you are, you know. so when a dog came in, if it's, you know, ears are back, tail's under, i know i got to go slow. or if it comes barreling in here, i know i got to have a little bit more control. >> reporter: natalie keener, owner of canine concept has been in the dog grooming bu