West Virginia protection dog buyer checklist

1. Understand West Virginia bite lawIt decides who is responsible if the dog injures a person.
2. Confirm local dog rulesAsk animal control in your town, not just the state.
3. Ask about coverageSome policies exclude certain dogs; learn before the dog arrives.
4. Check housing restrictionsLandlords and associations may bar certain dogs.
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. Read the contractTraining claims, health terms and returns go in writing.
8. Pay carefullyAvoid big deposits for an unseen dog and keep receipts.

If you have not found a provider, the K9PN form passes your request to a partner company that places protection dogs. Talking to them is your choice.

Pressure to pay today, no in-person meeting, behavior guarantees and vague training records are all reasons to step back.