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Does a 'beware of dog' sign lessen liabilities?

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Farley

Farlekiin the- Dragonborn		 
 
Barked: Mon Sep 3, '12 12:40am PST 
I read through the entire City of Edmonton PDF publication on dogs, cats, other pets and dangerous dogs. I couldn't find ANY reference to whether a "beware of dog" sign makes you "more liable". Does anyone know if there's a default bylaw regarding this?

I know people with tiny dogs that post beware of dog signs, and people with no dog at all that post the signs. It's a good deterrent in general. I'd be saddened to find out posting such a sign would be considered a liability where I live.
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MIKA&KAI

Akita Pals- Always.
 
 
Barked: Mon Sep 3, '12 7:09am PST 
Farley,since I'm in the states I really would have no way of helping you but Sabi might know. Perhaps if you see her somewhere you could p-mail and ask. I am also not good with Canadian geography. I do hope someone can help you.hug
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Toto, CD,- RN, CGC

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Barked: Mon Sep 3, '12 11:14am PST 
It is my understanding and my insurance agent agrees, that the posting of beware of dog signs and increased liability is pertaining to your insurance company, NOT state or local law.
Sooo, the place you would need to check would be with your homeowners or other liability insurance provider. I know MY insurance provider does consider it an admission of knowledge that the dog is a danger and therefore WILL NOT provide coverage nor honor previous coverage IF such a sign is present.
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Sabi

When the night- closes in I will- be there		 
 
Barked: Fri Sep 7, '12 11:11am PST 
Farley, the debate about signage is always ongoing. As Toto said the actual issue is dependant on your insurer. I have simply posted signs that say "Warning! Dogs on premises". People can read that any way they like.
You should be aware though that property laws in Alberta do not favor the dog owner, and over the years several people have been successfully sued because people committing crimes against their property or person were bitten. Most notably the woman in Edmonton I believe whose dog severely injured a man who broke in and assaulted her in her home.
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Titus

Cave canis- vigilo omnis		 
 
Barked: Fri Sep 7, '12 5:07pm PST 
A lawsuit is a civil matter though, Sabi, not a criminal one - even if no animal containment/control laws were broken, one can be sued in civil court by anyone bitten or menaced by a dog (or for almost any reason)... Of course, if someone is bitten during the commission of a crime against you or your property, that *can* have a detrimental effect on any civil case brought, but it really depends on the individual circumstances.
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Sabi

When the night- closes in I will- be there		 
 
Barked: Fri Sep 7, '12 7:17pm PST 
Yes I understand that Titus, but insurance lawsuits concerning liability are civil as well and it is the liability that was in question. Thats all I was trying to convey.
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