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My rates, terms and conditions are as follows:

Dog Boarding

£35 per night. Includes 2 walks per day.

If your dog requires high levels of care or grooming, please let me know so we can discuss whether a surcharge is applicable.

DOG BOARDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All bookings, either confirmed or pending are subject to Wagglers’ Walker’s Terms and Conditions. Submission of a Booking Form constitutes acceptance of these terms and your continued use of our services confirms your acceptance of the terms in force each time you use Wagglers’ Walker.

The Terms and Conditions set out an agreement between ‘you’ the owner, Wagglers’ Walker and the chosen carer ‘the carer’.

Your Booking:

  1. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit has been paid, which is due at the time of submitting the Booking Form. You agree to make all future bookings through Wagglers’ Walker and agree not to contact carers directly to confirm availability or arrange boarding. You also agree that you will not accept any offer of a stay from any of our carers without having booked through Wagglers’ Walker.
  2. Once the booking deposit has been paid to Wagglers’ Walker, you agree to pay your carer their independent fee directly and at the beginning of the stay – cash is preferred.
  3. You confirm that you agree that if you cancel your booking for whatever reason, your deposit is non–refundable.
  4. You agree to return the forms and pay the deposit within 10 days of your initial enquiry.  You understand that provisional bookings are not accepted. Wagglers’ Walker cannot be held responsible for keeping bookings open any longer than ten days without contact.
  5. All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations, worming, tick and flea treatments. You must provide the carer with the vaccination booklet at the start of each board. You further agree to deliver you dog in a clean condition.
  6. The minimum stay is 1 day at the daily rate and 4 days during peak season (Christmas, Easter and Summer School Holidays)
  7. Once you have been given your carer’s details, you can make an appointment to visit the carer with your dog prior to your dog’s holiday. This pre-visit must have a mutually satisfactory outcome before your dog’s stay is confirmed with the said carer.
  8. You confirm that you agree to contact the Wagglers’ Walker within 3 days of meeting your carer if you are unhappy for any reason. You must meet your carer at the carer’s home in order to ‘reject’ the carer.
  9. In the event of any emergency if the carer is unable to proceed with the board we will endeavour to transfer the board to another carer. We reserve the right at our discretion to cancel the booking and refund your deposit without any liability to Wagglers’ Walker.
  10. If you collect your dog before the confirmed end date of the board you will not receive a refund.
  11. Wagglers’ Walker is not subject to Distance Selling Regulations. By paying your deposit you are confirming your booking and therefore entering a legal contract with Wagglers’ Walker subject to these Terms and Conditions.

 Your Dog Details

  1. You agree to provide full, honest and detailed information in the Booking Form about your dog/s and agree to our terms and conditions. During your continued use of Wagglers’ Walker services you agree to keep us informed of any changes to your dog/s Booking Form. Failure on your part to disclose any matter whether material fact or not, which in our view might render your dog unsuitable for boarding with the carer or to use this home boarding service will amount to breach of conditions and termination of your dog’s stay without refund.
  2. We are unable to accept dogs with aggression problems towards other dogs or people and subject to the terms of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
  3. We are happy to accept bookings for un-spayed bitches, however if you believe your dog is due in season during her board you must inform us. If the chosen carer is not happy to accept your bitch in season we will endeavour to transfer the booking to another carer.  Please be aware that we will make every effort to protect your un-spayed bitch from unwanted male attention, but cannot be held responsible for any accidents that may occur and may result in an unwanted pregnancy. If we are unable to accommodate your un-spayed bitch we will cancel your booking.
  4. You confirm your dog is non-aggressive. Should it show aggressive tendencies towards the dog carer or their family, you accept that he/she will be placed in a dog boarding kennel until your return and that this will be subject to a transfer charge of £20.00 which will be payable by yourself upon your return. There will be no refund of the boarding fees you have paid to Wagglers’ Walker and any additional fees charged by the kennels will be payable by you.
  5. You have disclosed any known dangers associated with your dog.
  6. You confirm that you agree should your dog’s behaviour become uncontrollable, destructive or unreasonable, you accept that he/she will be placed in a dog boarding kennel until your return and that this will be subject to a transfer charge of £20.00 which will be payable by yourself upon your return. There will be no refund of the boarding fees you have paid to Wagglers’ Walker and any additional fees charged by the kennels will be payable by you.  In addition, you agree to pay the cost of any damage caused by your dog to the carer’s home.
  7. If you prefer/agree to your dog being exercised off lead, please note the booking form accordingly.  In doing so you accept responsibility for third party liability.
  8. Wagglers’ Walker will care for your dog as you would, and whilst we will make every effort to ensure  your dog/s is cared for to our usual high standards we cannot be liable for loss, injury or death either inside or outside of the carer’s home whilst in our care.
  9. You agree that not all our carer’s are expected to accept dog’s that insist on sleeping on the carer’s bed at night. If your dog requires close contact at night please ask and a suitable carer will be provided where available.
  10. Wagglers’ Walker agency and approved carers expect total honesty regarding your dog’s behaviour before your dog’s stay. If you or your dog’s carer are worried about how your dog will settle in a trial stay is recommended (minimum two days or one over-night) at the standard rate.
  11. Your dog is expected to be under control at all times, trained and not over boisterous in the home.
  12. You confirm that you are the legal owner of your dog.
  13. You confirm that your dog has not been ill with any contagious disease or condition within the past 30 days and that your dog has received all the necessary vaccinations.
  14. You understand that under no circumstances will Wagglers’ Walker be liable for consequential damages or damages beyond the replacement value of your dog.

Veterinary Details

  1. Wagglers’ Walker and / or the carer will use all care to ensure the happiness, safety and welfare of your dog/s. If however your dog becomes unwell or has an accident during his board we will take him to a Veterinary Surgery. You agree for Wagglers’ Walker, your carer and advice from a qualified veterinary surgeon to make any decisions regarding your dog’s health/welfare, providing it is acting in the best interest of your dog. An emergency contact number for you or someone to make these decisions on your behalf will be required.  You agree to be responsible for payment of veterinary fees incurred upon your return. We do recommend that your dog is insured against sickness, accident, injury and third party liability prior to the start of the board. The booking form gives the carer authorisation to take your dog/s to the Vet’s if necessary, whilst also confirming you will either reimburse the carer or Wagglers’ Walker any fees or pay the Veterinary Surgery directly, which-ever applies.
  2. You agree that if your dog attacks, or is involved in a fight with, another dog (and/or person) causing injury to that dog (and /or person), you will be responsible for any losses incurred as a result including, but not limited to, payment of veterinary fees in respect of injuries to another animal caused by your dog. We recommend but do not insist that your dog be insured against sickness, accident, or injury and for third party liability prior to boarding.
  3. The client is responsible for any veterinary bills, no matter how they are incurred whilst the pets are in the care of Wagglers’ Walker. I will endeavour to contact you before authorising any vet bills, however if this is not possible, it will be assumed that you would want your dog to be treated.
  4. If you do not specify a vet, if your dog requires medical attention, it will be taken to here.

Damage to the Carer’s own property

  1. Your dog must not be known to chew, scratch or destroy furniture or house fittings under normal circumstances. Should your dog’s behaviour become uncontrollable, destructive or unreasonable, you accept that he/she could be placed in a dog boarding kennel at your own expense until your return and will be subject to a £20.00 transfer charge.
  2. Any damages caused by your dog to your independent carer’s home or possessions other than reasonable wear and tear will be paid for by you directly to your dog’s carer on your return.

Your Dog’s Holiday

  1. You agree that if in extreme cases a dog is found to be destructive, aggressive, agitated, stressed, completely unmanageable in the home or highly anti-social your dog’s carer may refuse to board your dog for the remainder of the stay. Waggler’s Walker will have no option but to contact you or your emergency contact. Your emergency contact will be expected to provide alternative care or arrangements will be made to kennel your dog at your cost. Every effort will be made to avoid such an event by you providing an honest account of your dogs and by having the open and frank discussion at the visit. Re-positioning of the dog concerned in an alternative home, depending on the problem, may be a possibility however this is not guaranteed. Remember we at Wagglers’ Walker do not believe in kennelling but not all dogs are suitable for home boarding.
  2. You agree that your dog must be fully vaccinated before any stay (copies to be supplied) or in circumstances of Homeopathic treated dogs liability accepted and all parties in agreement.
  3. All dogs must be treated for fleas and worms no more than two weeks prior to arrival at the carer’s home.  In the event of flea infestation your dog’s carer will treat your dog at your expense. You agree that flea infestation in a carer’s home is a very serious matter and must be avoided at all stays. In the event of this happening you may be additionally charged by your dog’s independent carer for household treatment and compensation for loss of earnings following an infestation.
  4. You agree to deliver your dog in a clean, groomed condition. Any dog requiring regular grooming should also be provided with appropriate grooming equipment.
  5. You agree to provide for your dog’s carer enough food for the entire duration of your dog’s stay. Any treats allowed, your dog’s own bedding, any medication required, toys, lead and any other material requirements your dog requires or items which will help your dog to settle should be provided by you. If insufficient food is supplied at the start of the board you agree to refund the carer costs incurred purchasing more food.
  6. You agree that that after 2 weeks following your stated return date you have not returned to collect your dog(s) and every attempt has been made to contact you and your emergency contact number without success then your dog(s) will be put up for re-homing.
  7. Wagglers’ Walker reserves the right at all times to refuse access to clients of our booking service if it is in the interest of Wagglers’ Walker or our approved carers without liability, without cause, with or without prior notice.
  8. You agree that your dog will socialise with other dogs and you accept the risks involved. You agree that Wagglers’ Walker are not liable for any illnesses or injuries resulting during your dog’s attendance.
  9. Whilst we normally only take one family’s pets at any one time per carer, there are occasions such as during peak periods that we may accept more than one dog. You agree that this is acceptable to yourself.  Please contact us in writing if you wish your pet to be the only dog guest along with the carers own pets.
  10. You recognise the risks associated with Wagglers’ Walker or it’s carer’s transporting your dog to and from the property, to a vet or on any other walks or days out and you expressively relinquish any and all claims against Wagglers’ Walker, it’s carers and representatives.

Insurance

  1. Wagglers’ Walker is covered by business public liability insurance with care custody and control extension liability to animals. Insurance does not cover any costs that may be incurred, either veterinary or other as a result of sickness, accident or damage caused to or by any guest dog. This is a liability of the owner.
  2. It is recommended but not essential that client’s take out their own veterinary insurance and leave policy details on record.

Cancellation

If you need to cancel your booking for any reason, you will not receive a refund of the deposit paid. This is because we would likely have turned away other business.

Jane Baker

THE Wagglers’ Walker

Three dogs looking out over a lawn