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ChecklistEight checks before paying for a South Carolina protection dog
Go down the list in order. Anything left blank is a reason to wait.
The checks
- Read Code 47-3-110The owner is liable unless the person provoked the dog.
- Check your city or countyLicense, tag and leash rules differ by place.
- Call your insurerDescribe the dog and get the answer in writing.
- Review lease and HOA termsBreed and weight limits are common.
- Meet the dog twiceOnce at rest, once in public.
- Test the recallControl matters more than display.
- Read the contractTraining claims, health terms and returns belong in writing.
- Pay carefullySkip large deposits for an unseen dog and keep every receipt.
Where the request form fits
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.
Signals to leave
Pressure to pay today, no in-person meeting, behavior guarantees and vague training records are all reasons to step back.
Live in South Carolina and want to ask about a dog?
Send your South Carolina ZIP code and what the dog would protect. A partner company that places protection dogs follows up.
Request a protection dog