What Does It Mean For My Dog To Be Considered A Dangerous Dog?

Other Michigan Pet Law FAQs

• Q: What Is The Relevant Law In Michigan That Governs Animals And Pets?
  A: Michigan State Statute Sections 287.321 ­ 323 and Sections 750.49 ­ 750.50 addresses most pet and cruelty to pet issues.  
• Q: Am I Legally Responsible If My Dog Bites A Human Being?
  A: Yes. If, without provocation, your dog bites another person in a place where they lawfully have the right to be, such as any public property or private property which … More
• Q: What Are The Consequences If My Dog, Which Has Been Determined A Dangerous Dog Bites Another Person?
  A: If your dog, which qualifies as a dangerous dog under the definition of a dangerous dog, has attacked a person or other dog and caused serious injury or death, a … More
• Q: My Dog Was Killed By A Law Enforcement Officer. Can I Recover Damages For My Dog Being Killed?
  A: It depends. Any person, including law enforcement officers, can kill a dog that they witness pursuing or attacking any other domestic animal, livestock or human being, … More
• Q: Can I Be Liable For Damages In A Trespass Action If My Dog Enters My Neighbor's Property?
  A: It depends. If you live in a city and your dog simply enters your neighbor's land while running free you will most likely not be open to a lawsuit for trespass. … More
• Q: Am I Required To Obtain A License For My Dog?
  A: Yes. If you own a dog that is over 6 months of age you must obtain a valid license for that dog. Obtaining a valid license for a dog includes paying the required fees … More
• Q: Am I Required By Law To Keep My Dog On A Leash?
  A: Yes. Unless you own a leader dog, guard dog, hunting dog or farm dog, which is performing the duties for which it is trained you must not allow your dog to run free … More
• Q: Am I Allowed To Tie My Dog Up So That He Does Not Run Free From My Property?
  A: Yes. However, the tether that you use to tie your dog up must be 3 times as long as the dog, measured from the tip of the dog's nose to the tip of its tail. If a dog … More
• Q: Is It Illegal To Let My Female Dog Run Free When She Is In Heat?
  A: Yes. When you know that your female dog is in heat it is illegal for you to let her run free from your supervision.
• Q: Are There Any Legal Processes That I Must Go Through If I Sell My Dog?
  A: Yes. Every dog owner must have a specific number of ownership assigned to it, and any time a dog is sold to another person that number of ownership must be changed in … More