3rd Party Liability Insurance for dogs - Dogs Trust stop from 30/6/26

Nicaboo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81926421#Comment_81926421

I would hope any third party would be, in most cases anyway

Nicaboo

"No other routes for "dangerously out of control" to be excluded though."

So possibly a slightly higher/better level of 3rd party cover on the pet insurance policy then?

MyRealNameToo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81926623#Comment_81926623

I'd argue simply different as there were other exclusions that you wouldnt see on Home insurance like if you have taken your pet to work (as a show and tell type thing not as a working animal) or if your animal harms livestock

MyRealNameToo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81926421#Comment_81926421

The only things not covered will be specified in your policybook normally they will be:

• Using the vehicle for a purpose not covered (eg commuting with only SP&D cover)
• Racing
• Driving under the influence
• A deliberate act of the driver (ie intentionally ramming something) unless the vehicle is stolen
• War
• Use on an airfield
• Radiation
• If you are using automated driving and you have applied unauthorised mods to the AI

Most accidents are caused by a policyholder doing stupid things and insurers dont normally try and define a level of stupidity they are willing to accept. Have settled a case of someone doing 120mph but they were in a BMW not a Audi and have settled claims from more than 15 people for an elderly driver who twice got mixed up on the peddles in a car park, for the second incident he pled guilty for driving offence.

If a significant injury has been caused we may even choose to provide defence on any criminal charges if we feel it could influence the liability on the injury claim. If you are bang to rights then we won't incur more costs defending the indefensible

Sparks1224

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6659276/3rd-party-liability-insurance-for-dogs-dogs-trust-stop-from-30-6-26

Has anyone found a solution to this? I'm only really interested in the 3rd party cover. I keep seeing there will be a solution but looks like it is for restricted breeds. Any help or suggestions will be much appreciated.

MyRealNameToo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82034975#Comment_82034975

As already stated, our liability for our dog is covered by our Home insurance

Sparks1224

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82035257#Comment_82035257

As already stated not all Home Insurance cover. Ours doesn't.

Aretnap

A simple solution then is to find a better home insurance policy. Most will cover third party liabilities for dogs that you own, so long as they are not certain breeds defined as dangerous.

Sparks1224

The simplest solution, would be stand alone 3rd party cover. Anyone as per the original ask, sorted this?

Sparks1224

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82041766#Comment_82041766

So, that's no then?