Dog Law [Paperback]

Mary Randolph (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dog Law, 3rd ed | Publication Date: February 1999

America's estimated 50 million dogs are governed by laws. Completely updated to reflect the most recent legal changes, this revised third edition of a very helpful handbook answers common legal questions about biting, barking, veterinarians, leash laws, travel, landlords, wills, guide dogs, pit bulls, cruelty, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Dog Law offers a comprehensive look at the legal ramifications of dog ownership and functions as a guide to dispute resolution for problematic dog behavior. Well organized by topic, there are answers to just about any question one might have, from dog biting to landlord relationships, from leash laws to dog burials. Dog owners who read this book will save time, money, legal hassles, and possibly even a beloved dog's life.

Review

If you encounter any sort of canine legal concerns, this book can give you a great starting point for identifying your best course of action. (Dog World 20090101)

A creative, informative, legal analysis of dog do's and don'ts... well researched and helpful. (Los Angeles Times 20090101)

Designed for people who either own dogs or live near dogs, which is just about everybody. (Orlando Sentinel 20090101)

Contains information on laws affecting dogs and their people, and a section on the laws affecting assistance dogs. (Pet Product News International 20090101)

Addresses practically every legal predicament a pup (or pup owner) can get entangled in. (San Francisco Examiner 20090101)

Every Dog's Legal Guide... will help you keep you and your dog legal. (The Orange County Register 20090101)

An interesting look at how the law affects dog owners and their relations with the community. (The Philadelphia Inquirer 20090101)

Stresses ways to resolve conflicts without lawyers and the courts. (The Wall Street Journal )

Gathers a wealth of information in a coherent, easy-to-follow format, answers many common questions, and offers numerous practical tips and suggestions. (Pet Advisor )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Nolo; 3rd edition (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873373928
• ISBN-13: 978-0873373920
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,943,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Randolph earned her law degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of The Executor's Guide: Settling Your Loved One's Estate or Trust, 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, Every Dog's Legal Guide: A Must-Have Book for Your Owner, and Deeds for California Real Estate. She is also a coauthor of the legal manual for Quicken WillMaker Plus. She has been a guest on The Today Show and has been interviewed by many publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every dog owner and neighbor should read this, April 15, 2002

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K. Barnes (Austin,TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dog Law (4th National Edition) (Paperback)

If you are thinking about buying a dog (it explains puppy mills, contracts to consider when you buy a dog and licensing laws); you already have a dog (laws you might want to consider even if you're sure your dog is always well-behaved and how to get dog insurance); you want to provide for your dog after your death (what may or may not work in your will); you hate your neighbor's dog's barking (how to talk to your neighbor or seek mediation, or your liability if you are cruel or provoke the dog) or if you suspect your neighbor's dog is mistreated or are in any other way concerned about dogs: YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. There is much more covered than what I have put here.

I expected to read a few key chapters, but ended up reading it cover to cover. It contains interesting facts throughout (have you ever thought about the number of dogs injured/killed by riding in the back of a pick-up truck?), history of dog laws, real cases and the rulings in those cases (though obviously missing the recent case of Ms. Whipple's murder); and sound, common-sense advice whether it is written in the law or not.

For the sake of the dogs and the people who own or are around them, I hope everybody will read this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source of legal information for dog owners!, July 14, 2000

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"corgibuddy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dog Law (Paperback)

I bought this book (Dog Law) years ago since I am a dog owner who would like to be aware of my rights and the rights of my dogs. Dog Law, By Mary Randolph is now in it's third publication, and I highly recommend it to all dog owners. Not only does the author focus on simple leash laws, barking cases, landlord restrictions, traveling with your dog, etc., but the author also focuses on criminal abuse cases and acts as a referral contact if you need help in the legal process yourself with a dog legal situation.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, April 3, 2000

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"hellcat28" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dog Law (Paperback)

Dog Law gives a great overview of all sorts of legislation concerning dogs. Many owners know about general dog laws, like leash laws and curbing you dog, but Randolph covers much more. Things like dangerous dog laws, puppy lemon laws and laws concering veterinarians are covered. This book however, does not provide specific laws for individual states. Overall it is a great reference for the responsible dog owner.