Idaho Protection Dogs
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What to confirm before you buy a protection dog in Idaho

Go down the list in order. Anything left blank is a reason to wait.

German Shepherd on a leash playing with its handler

The list

  1. Read Idaho's one-bite ruleLearn who pays when a dog hurts someone in Idaho.
  2. Look up your town codeLeash, tag and tether rules are set locally in Idaho.
  3. Phone your insurance agentName the dog and its training, then ask for coverage in writing.
  4. Review lease and HOA termsLarge-dog limits are common.
  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. Move money lastHold back payment until you have met the dog and read the contract.

If you need a provider

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

Red flags

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

Live in Idaho and want to ask about a dog?

Send your Idaho ZIP code and what the dog would protect. A partner company that places protection dogs follows up.

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