Dog Walking Client Agreement

Between: [Operator Business Name] ("the Walker")

And: [Client Name and Address] ("the Owner")

For: [Dog Name, Breed, Microchip] ("the Dog")

The Walker agrees to walk the Dog for the agreed number of walks per week, at the agreed times, for the agreed fee per walk. The walk will be [duration] in length, off-lead [where permitted] / on-lead.

Walks will take place in [agreed area, e.g. local park, neighbourhood streets]. The Walker will use the route they judge to be safest. The Owner acknowledges that the Dog may encounter other dogs, people, and hazards during the walk.

This agreement does NOT include:

— Overnight care of the Dog

— Daytime care of the Dog at the Walker's home

— Feeding of the Dog (other than treats carried on the walk)

— Administration of medication

— Veterinary attention (the Walker will contact the Owner or the vet in an emergency)

The Walker holds:

— Public liability insurance (£5M minimum)

— Care, Custody & Control cover (£25,000 minimum)

— Professional indemnity insurance (if advice is given)

Copies of certificates are available on request.

The Owner is responsible for:

— Ensuring the Dog is up to date on vaccinations

— Providing a suitable lead, harness, and collar

— Informing the Walker of any behavioural issues

— Being available by phone during the walk

The Walker is responsible for:

— Walking the Dog safely and within the agreed time

— Reporting any incidents to the Owner promptly

— Seeking veterinary attention in an emergency

— Keeping the Dog under reasonable control

The Walker's liability is limited to:

— Injury to the Dog caused by the Walker's negligence

— Damage to property caused by the Dog while under the Walker's care

— Injury to third parties caused by the Dog while under the Walker's care (subject to insurance limits)

The Walker is NOT liable for:

— Injury to the Dog caused by another dog

— Injury to the Dog caused by environmental hazards

— Loss of the Dog (other than negligence by the Walker)

Either party may cancel this agreement with 7 days' written notice.

Walker: _________________________ Date: __________

Owner: _________________________ Date: __________