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Who is responsible when a dog attack causes injury?

A: Minnesota's absolute liability statute holds both the owner of the dog and anybody "harboring" a dog legally responsible for the harm caused by the dog.  This would include somebody caring for the dog for the owner or anybody who has accepted possession of the dog for whatever purpose.  The law does provide that the owner is still primarily responsible to anybody injured by the dog but the person harboring the dog can also be held responsible.

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