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Be responsible for your dog — it’s the law

Did you know that no matter how a dogfight turns out, winner or loser, the off-leash dog and owner are liable for all injuries, human or dog? It’s the law! Once your dog is physically out of your control, you are 100 percent responsible. Think about it!

Debbie Owen, Morro Bay

This story was originally published March 16, 2016 at 5:48 PM with the headline "Be responsible for your dog — it’s the law."

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