Nebraska protection dog buyer checklist

1. Read Nebraska bite lawLearn who pays when a dog hurts someone in Nebraska.
2. Look up your town codeLeash, tag and tether rules are set locally in Nebraska.
3. Ask about coverageSome policies exclude certain dogs; learn before the dog arrives.
4. Read the lease or HOA rulesWeight and breed caps show up often.
5. Spend time with the dogWatch it in a quiet setting and again around people.
6. Give a few commandsA dog that answers you is safer than one that merely looks tough.
7. Study the contractTraining promises, health terms and return rights must be on paper.
8. Pay carefullyAvoid big deposits for an unseen dog and keep receipts.

No provider yet? The K9PN form forwards your request to a partner company that places protection dogs. You decide whether to speak with them.

Be wary of rush payments, sellers who avoid meetings, guaranteed behavior and thin training records.