Pet Care Articles & Guides

Your dog bites a burglar. The burglar sues you. Sound absurd? It happens — and in some states, they win. This is the complete 2026 legal guide for homeowners: how the Trespasser Exception works, which states protect you automatically, where you are still exposed to liability even when someone broke into your home, what your homeowner's insurance actually covers, and the four things you should do immediately after any dog bite incident — regardless of who the trespasser was.