Terms & Conditions

🐾 All Things Doggy Ltd – Secure Dog Field Hire Agreement

Welcome to All Things Doggy Ltd!

We’re delighted to offer you exclusive use of our secure dog field.
 

To keep everyone safe, please read the following information carefully before completing your booking.

 

✅ Zero Tolerance Policy

• We operate a zero-tolerance policy for any breaches of these rules.

• All Things Doggy Ltd reserves the right to immediately stop any person or dog from using the field if the rules below are not followed.

 

🐕 Number of Dogs

• A maximum of 6 dogs per booking.

• This ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for all dogs.

 

💧 Water

• Please bring your own water and bowls.

• Fresh emergency water and a watering can (for washing down loose poo) are available at the side of the shelter.

 

⚠️ Hazards

Our field is located in an agricultural area, which may include natural hazards such as:

• Uneven ground

• Rabbit burrows or other animal holes

• Biting insects, thorns, or slippery conditions due to weather

A first aid kit is available in the field shelter for emergencies.

 

🦮 Escape Risk

• While the field is fenced to 6ft and checked regularly, no area can ever be 100% escape-proof.

• If you notice any gaps, holes, or potential issues, please report them immediately.

 

🐴 Livestock

• Please do not allow dogs to approach or interact with livestock (e.g., horses and sheep) in neighboring fields.

• Neighbouring fields are fitted with 98% privacy netting to obscure views.

 

♻️ Cleanliness & Conduct

Please:

• Keep the area tidy and take all toys, balls, and litter home.

• PLEASE PICK UP ALL DOG WASTE AND PLACE IT IN THE RED BIN PROVIDED.

Keeping the field clean helps us provide a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

 

🕒 Bookings & Access

• The field is by appointment only.

• Each booking includes exclusive use of the field and car park.

• You’ll receive a gate code via email 1 hour before your first visit.

• Please lock the gate when you leave.

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Timing:

• Each session includes a 10-minute buffer between users.

• If you arrive early and another car is in the car park, please wait on the entrance to the driveway.

• If a previous user hasn’t left by your start time, call 07821897426.

• If you arrive late, your session still ends at the scheduled time.

 

🚗 Car Park

• Drive into the car park only when the previous user has left.

• Keep your dogs secure in your vehicle until entrance gate has been closed and secured.

• Never drive onto the field itself.

• If someone enters through the gate while you’re inside, call 07821897426 immediately.

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⚠️ Equipment Notice:

• Field equipment is for canine use only.

• All Things Doggy Ltd is not responsible for human injury caused by misuse.

 

🧷 Field Safety

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When leaving:

• Close and lock the gate.

 

🩺 Health & Disease Control

Please only bring dogs that are:

• Healthy, fully vaccinated, wormed, and flea-treated.

• Not coughing or showing signs of illness.

• Dogs showing signs of sickness must not enter the field.

 

🐕‍🦺 XL Bully & Restricted Breeds Policy

We welcome XL Bullies and other exempted breeds if the following conditions are met:

1. The dog is registered with the Index of Exempted Dogs (IED).

2. A copy of the Life Certificate and Public Liability Insurance is provided to us in the event of a claim.

3. The dog has a 1:1 handler ratio (unless with dogs from the same household).

4. The dog is neutered and microchipped (in line with legal requirements).

5. The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled until the gate is shut.

6. The muzzle and lead can be removed only once inside the secure field.

7. When leaving, the dog must be re-leashed and muzzled before the gate is opened.

8. Dogs from the same household may play freely together inside.

9. If dogs from different households are present, the exempted breed must stay on-lead and muzzled.

 

🌙 Use of Field in Low Light or Darkness

The field may be used during darker hours; however, please be aware that:

• The field is equipped with motion-sensored solar lighting for visibility and added safety.

• All users enter and use the field entirely at their own risk, particularly in low visibility conditions.

• You must bring a torch or headlight to ensure safe movement around the field.

• Dogs must wear a light-up collar or reflective alternative so they can be clearly seen at all times in the dark.

All Things Doggy Ltd accepts no responsibility for accidents, injuries, or loss occurring due to poor visibility or use of the field in darkness.

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💳 Payment & Cancellations

• Payment details are provided during the booking process.

• 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations.

• Cancellations within 24 hours of booking will be charged in full.

• If All Things Doggy Ltd needs to cancel a session, we’ll always offer an alternative where possible.

 

🔒 Data Protection

• We only collect personal information required to manage your booking and ensure safety.

• Your data is stored securely and never shared externally.

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We hope you and your dogs enjoy your time at All Things Doggy Ltd’s Secure Dog Field — a safe, fun space to run, play, and explore freely.

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🐾 Similar Breed Playtime Sessions & Puppy Play Time Sessions – Additional Terms & Conditions

Secure Dog Field Participation Agreement & Disclaimer

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By booking and/or attending a Breed-Specific Playtime Session, all participants agree to the following additional Terms & Conditions, which apply alongside our standard Secure Dog Field Hire Agreement:

 

1. Nature of the Session

1.1 Breed-Specific Playtime Sessions are informal, unsupervised social play opportunities for dogs of a specific breed/type and their handlers.

1.2 These Sessions are social meet-ups only and are not training classes, behaviour consultations, professional assessments, or controlled dog introductions.

 

2. Handler Responsibility

2.1 All handlers attend and participate entirely at their own risk.

2.2 Handlers remain solely responsible for the behaviour, control, welfare and actions of their own dog(s) at all times.

2.3 Handlers must remain present, attentive, and in effective control of their dog throughout the Session.

2.4 Handlers must only bring dogs they are confident can safely socialise in a group environment with unfamiliar dogs.

2.5 If a dog displays inappropriate, unsafe, reactive or aggressive behaviour, the handler must immediately remove and control their dog when requested or deemed necessary.

 

3. Dog Eligibility

3.1 Dogs must not attend if they have a known history of aggression or are unsuitable for off-lead social interaction.

3.2 No entire (unneutered) males are permitted to attend. This rule is in place to help reduce the risk of conflict and aggression within the group.

3.3 The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to, or require removal of, any dog considered unsuitable for the Session.

 

4. Assumption of Risk

4.1 Dog play carries inherent risks, including but not limited to rough play, injury, illness transmission, conflict between dogs, and accidental damage.

4.2 By attending, handlers acknowledge and accept all risks associated with participation for themselves, their dogs, other attendees and property.

 

5. Liability Waiver

5.1 All Things Doggy Ltd, the organiser, landowner, Secure Dog Field, staff, volunteers and representatives accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for:

• Injury, illness, loss or death of any dog

• Injury to handlers or third parties

• Dog fights, scuffles, behavioural incidents or aggression

• Damage to vehicles, equipment, belongings or property

• Any veterinary, medical or associated costs arising from participation

5.2 Participation is entirely at the handler’s own risk.

5.3 Handlers agree they are fully responsible for any injury, damage or loss caused by their dog.

 

6. Not a Training or Behaviour Service

6.1 These Sessions must not be relied upon as training, rehabilitation, behavioural therapy, or behaviour modification.

6.2 Attendance does not guarantee suitable play, compatibility, or safe interactions between dogs.

 

7. Conduct

7.1 Handlers are expected to act responsibly, monitor play appropriately, and intervene when necessary.

7.2 The organiser may end a dog’s participation immediately, without refund, where safety or welfare concerns arise.

 

8. Agreement

By booking or attending a Breed-Specific Playtime Session, handlers confirm that they:

• Understand this is not a training session

• Accept full responsibility for their dog

• Confirm their dog is suitable to socialise with other dogs

• Accept that no entire males are permitted

• Agree to participate entirely at their own risk

• Release All Things Doggy Ltd and Secure Dog Field from all liability arising from participation

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9. Puppy Playtime Sessions

•  Puppies attending designated Puppy Playtime Sessions may attend without being neutered or castrated, provided they are under 12 months of age at the time of the Session.

• All other participation requirements, responsibilities and behavioural expectations within these Terms & Conditions continue to apply to Puppy Playtime Sessions.

• Handlers must ensure their puppy is physically and behaviourally suitable to safely socialise with other puppies and dogs in a group environment.

• Female puppies in season must not attend any Session.

 

Participation in the Session constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.

 

✅ Zero Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of these rules.
All Things Doggy Ltd reserves the right to refuse entry, remove any dog or handler, or end participation immediately without refund where safety, welfare or conduct concerns arise.