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 and guide, signal, service and therapy dogs. The latest edition of Every Dog's Legal Guide is completely updated with the latest laws of your state that affect your canine.