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ChecklistEight things to settle before you buy a protection dog in Oregon
Go in order. If something stays blank, wait.
The list
- Learn the categoriesOrdinary, potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs differ.
- Check your county licenseMultnomah requires one; ask your own county.
- Call your insurerDescribe the dog and get coverage in writing.
- Read lease and HOA termsSize and breed clauses are common.
- Plan the yardA fence and a latch that works every time.
- Meet the dog twiceOnce calm, once around people and traffic.
- Test recallCome-when-called outlasts any show of force.
- Read the contractHealth, training claims and returns go in writing.
What the referral does
If you do not know a protection-dog professional near you, the K9PN form can introduce one. Talking is your choice.
Reasons to walk away
Pressure to pay today, no in-person meeting, behavior guarantees or thin training records are all reasons to step back.
Looking at protection dogs in Oregon?
Send your ZIP code and what you need the dog for. A professional who works in your area can get in touch.
Ask for a referral