Vermont Dog Law

Liability Statute
Vermont does not have a Dog Bite Statute.
Common Law Liability
In Vermont, dog owners can be held liable for damages inflicted by their dogs, so long as the plaintiff proves that the owner’s negligence caused the injury.
Dangerous Dog Statute
Vermont does not have a Dangerous Dog Statute.
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