Eight checks to finish before paying for a Minnesota protection dog

1. Read Statute 347.22Know that an unprovoked attack makes the owner liable.
2. Check local licensingMinneapolis, Saint Paul and every city set their own rules.
3. Phone your insurance agentName the dog and its training, then ask for coverage in writing.
4. Read the lease or HOA rulesWeight and breed caps show up often.
5. Visit the dog two timesFirst in a quiet room, then somewhere crowded.
6. Try the recall yourselfReliable control matters more than a show.
7. Study the contractTraining promises, health terms and return rights must be on paper.
8. Pay in stagesDo not wire a large deposit for a dog you have not met; save every receipt.

If you cannot name a protection dog provider, the K9PN form passes your request to a partner company that places dogs. You choose whether to speak with them.

Pay-today pressure, no in-person meeting, behavior guarantees and a vague account of training are all reasons to step back.