My dog ripped up the linoleum flooring in our kitchen- is this covered?

Unfortunately, damage caused by your dog to your own property would not typically be covered under a standard homeowners insurance policy. Most standard home insurance policies will only offer coverage for damages caused by specific perils such as wind, hail, theft, fire, etc. that are beyond your control.  For more information on your specific coverage you may want to refer to your policy or contact your homeowners insurance agent directly. Or, visit our page on Standard Home Insurance Coverage.