A dog..for those unaware is not like a gun..
For one thing, a gun is an inanimate object..
A dog, on the other hand is not an inanimate object.
And since a dog, in some circumstances, is unable to restrain itself, requires the owner to restrain his or her dog.
And, and this is crux of the matter, the owner is RESPONSIBLE for restraining his or her own dog.
Or he or she should face charges.
What ties them both together is RESPONSIBILTY.
The owner of both the dog and the gun are responsible to keep them under control and contained.
Would you like to investigate something?
Investigate how many children are killed by accessing guns left poorly contained and not in the control of the owner.