TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. The Client is solely responsible for any and all harm or damage caused by their dog while it is under the care of Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services, or is using any other services provided by Posh Paws, and agrees to indemnify Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services in full against any liability arising from such harm or damage to third parties.
  2. The Client agreed that, in admitting their dog, Posh Paws has relied on the Client’s representation that their dog is in good health and has not harmed or show aggression or threatening behaviour toward any person or any other dog.
  3. All dogs will be subject to an initial assessment by Posh Paws staff prior to using Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services. Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services reserves the right to refuse admission to any dog deemed in their absolute discretion to be, or have the potential to be, dangerous or disruptive.
  4. The Client agreed to notify Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services immediately of any unwelcome, aggressive, procreative, or dangerous behaviour of their dog that has potential to cause harm to any other dog or individual.
  5. Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services offer services where dogs co-mingle in groups and the Client accepts that during the cause of normal dog play their dog may sustain injuries. All dog play is carefully monitored to avoid injury, but scratches, punctures, torn ligaments, or other injuries may occur despite the best supervision.
  6. Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services will only let dogs off the lead once an ‘off the lead consent form’ has been signed, and will remain at the discretion of Posh Paws staff.
  7. The Client is responsible for the full cost of treatment of any injuries or illness that their dog receives while under the care of Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services; together with any associated costs e.g. call-out charges. The Client authorises the staff of Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services to seek such veterinary advise and/or treatment as the deem necessary; where possible this will be carried out by the Client’s usual/preferred Vet, but this cannot be guaranteed (e.g. in an emergency) and the Client accepts that the staff of Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services may at their discretion use any registered Vet.  The Client agreed to pay all such costs immediately upon pick-up of their dog, or by agreement with the proprietor.
  8. Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services requires 24hrs notice for all cancellations to walks/visits otherwise you will be charged in full. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for night sitting at time of booking and any night sits cancelled during school/Christmas holidays must be paid in full if the dates cannot be refilled.
  9. Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services reserves the right to refuse admission if the Client fails to provide adequate proof of vaccinations including (bordetella,) or the vaccinations are found to be expired or otherwise incomplete.
  10. Bitches may not attend Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services while in season or pregnant. Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services reserves the right to refuse admission if these criteria are not met.
  11. The Client accepts that even though their dog is vaccinated against Bordetella (Kennel Cough) there is a chance that their dog can still contract Kennel Cough. The Client agreed that they will not hold Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services responsible if their dog contracts Kennel Cough while attending.
  12. The Client agrees to take any necessary measures or precautions to ensure that their dog is continuously free of contagious, infectious, or otherwise communicable diseases. The Client agreed to notify Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services immediately of any infectious and/or contagious disease or conditions their dog has been exposed to or is affected by.  Such disease and conditions include, but are not limited to: Distemper, Hepatitis, Kennel Cough (Bordetella), Parvovirus, Corona Virus, Worms, Lyme disease, Fleas, Pregnancy, Infectious Skin Disease and Intestinal Parasites. Posh Paws Dog Walking Services reserves the right to refuse admission until satisfied that the condition is resolved.
  13. The Client consents to their dog being photographed, videotaped, and/or used in ay media advertising by Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services without prior approval. All such media remain the property of Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services.
  14. The Client agrees that Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services is not responsible or any lost, stolen or damages leads, collars, tags, clothing or any other item left with their dog.
  15. The Client agrees to ensure their dog has not eaten in the hour before pick up by Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services to ensure sufficient time to digest food before any exercise or play. Failure to do so may result in the potentially life-threatening condition Bloat (Gastric Torsion).
  16. The Client agrees to provide keys/arrange access to the dog for the agreed appointment; failure to do so will result in a cancellation for that day’s service and will be paid in full by the Client.
  17. The Client agrees that, by signing the key holder waiver form this will indemnify Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services in full against any liability arising from loss or damage to the property or its contents, in present and future circumstances.
  18. No variation of these Terms and Conditions will have effect unless confirmed by Posh Paws Dog Walking & Pet Services in writing.