Every Dog's Legal Guide

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Every Dog's Legal Guide

by: Mary Randolph, J.D.

Every Dog's Legal Guide

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There are more than 77 million dogs in the United States…and just about that many laws governing their owners, it seems.

Cities and states regulate how many dogs are allowed per household, how owners must confine and control them, how long they can bark before becoming a legal nuisance (20 minutes, in many towns), and more. In the increasing number of pet custody battles, animal welfare groups urge judges to consider "the best interests of the pet."

No wonder people have questions now about their dogs and the law that might not have occurred to them a few years ago. This complete online version of Every Dog’s Legal Guide provides lots of the answers, whether you're wondering about your rights when you travel with a dog, what happens when a dog bites someone, or how to provide for a beloved pet in a will or trust. You can browse the text of any chapter for free, using the table of contents to the left. If you want to buy your own copy of the book, just visit our store.

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