The child, who is under the age of 10, was in Hillarys in Joondalup on Wednesday afternoon when the canine approached her.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the girl was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital at 3.40pm.
A spokesperson from WA Ambulance said the girl was serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
It is understood the girl was left with serious facial injuries.
WA Police were initially called to the scene of the attack.
“Subsequent inquiries confirmed the person received medical treatment and there was no requirement for police attendance,” a WA Police spokesperson said.
The City of Joondalup council has been contacted for comment.
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