The playful act limit and Omaha's reckless owner definition
Two Nebraska rules shape how a trained dog is judged: one in state case law, one in Omaha code.
01The playful or mischievous limit
The dogbitelaw.com note on the playful and mischievous limit says the Nebraska Supreme Court held that the statute does not apply to a dog's playful or mischievous acts, so a victim in that situation relies on scienter or other grounds.
02Omaha's reckless owner
The dogbitelaw.com page quoting Omaha's reckless owner definition quotes Omaha code section 6-1 as defining a reckless owner as one convicted of violations of the animal chapter on three separate occasions in 24 months, or who has not complied with the requirements for owning a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal. We did not review the penalties, so check the Omaha code.
03A setup checklist
- Fence the yard before the dog arrives.
- Post a visible warning sign.
- Train every adult in the household on commands.
- Keep the license current.
- Know your nearest emergency veterinarian.
04Ask how the dog copes
A provider should explain how the dog behaves around visitors and delivery drivers. A claim that it never needs correcting is a warning sign.
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