From the Publisher: Everything you need to keep your pooch (or the neighbor's) on a legal leash! America's estimated 50 million dogs are governed by many things: The stomach, the nose and the law-laws that you as a dog owner, or as the neighbor of a dog, need to know. Every Dog's Legal Guide is a newly revised, up-to-date practical guide to the legal issues that affect dogs, their owners and their neighbors every day, including: dog owners liability for injuries; dogs that bite or create a nuisance; animal cruelty; landlords, tenants and dogs; traveling with dogs; providing for pets at death; dealing with veterinarians; your rights when buying or selling a dog; restrictions on dangerous dogs; vaccinations, licenses and other local laws; guide, signal, service and therapy dogs.