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The owner of a dog or other animal may be liable for negligence in handling the dog when the dog causes personal injury or property damage. Sometimes a plaintiff must show that the owner had knowledge of the dog's dangerous propensities in order for the dog's owner to be liable for negligent handling.

In Nevada, the liability of a dog owner for injuries or damages caused by their dog is not governed by a specific statewide 'dog bite statute.' Instead, Nevada relies on the principles of negligence and the 'one-bite rule' for determining liability. Under the one-bite rule, a dog owner may be held liable if they knew or should have known about their dog's dangerous propensities, which is often established if the dog has previously bitten someone or displayed aggressive behavior. This means that if a dog has never shown aggression or bitten someone before, the owner may not be held liable on the basis of negligence, as they had no knowledge of the dog's dangerous nature. However, if it can be shown that the owner was negligent in controlling or restraining the dog, and this negligence led to the injury or damage, then the owner could still be liable even without prior knowledge of the dog's viciousness. Local ordinances may also impose additional responsibilities on dog owners, so it's important to be aware of the laws specific to the local jurisdiction within Nevada.

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