Terms & 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 Apple Walks & Pet Sitting and agrees to indemnify Apple Walks & Pet Sitting in full against any liability arising from such harm or damage to third-parties.

2. The Client agrees that in admitting their pet to Apple Walks & Pet Sitting the company has relied on the Client’s representation that their dog/pet is in good health and has not harmed or shown aggression or threatening behaviour toward any person or any other dog.

3. All dogs/pets will be subject to an initial assessment by Apple Walks & Pet Sitting staff prior to using the service. Apple Walks & Pet Sitting 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. Dogs listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 will not be considered to a receive service.

4. The Client agrees to notify Apple Walks & Pet Sitting immediately of any unwelcome, aggressive, procreative, or dangerous behaviour of their dog/pet that has potential to cause harm to any other dog pet or individual.

5. Apple Walks & Pet Sitting offer some services where dogs co-mingle in groups and the Client accepts that during the course 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. Apple Walks & Pet Sitting will only let dogs off the lead once an ‘off the lead consent form’ has been signed and will remain at the discretion of Apple Walks & Pet Sitting 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 Apple Walks & Pet Sitting, together with any associated costs e.g. call-out charges. The Client authorises the staff of Apple Walks & Pet Sitting to seek such veterinary advice and/or treatment as they 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 Apple Walks & Pet Sitting may at their discretion use any registered Vet. The Client agrees to pay all such costs immediately upon pick-up of their dog, or by agreement with the proprietor.

8. Payment for services must be paid in full 5 working days from the date of invoice. Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance whenever possible, failure to this term will result in a 50% charge.

9. Apple Walks & Pet Sitting has 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 incomplete.

10. Bitches may not attend Apple Walks & Pet Sitting Group Walks while in season or pregnant, an alternative individual walking service will be offered any extra cost of the service is to be met by the client.

 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 agrees that they will not hold Apple Walks & Pet                    Sitting 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 further agrees to notify Apple Walks & P          Pet Sitting immediately of any infectious and/or contagious disease or conditions their dog has been exposed to          or is affected by. Such diseases and conditions include, but are not limited to: Distemper, Hepatitis, Kennel                    Cough (Bordetella), Parvovirus, Corona virus, worms, Lyme disease, Fleas, Infectious Skin Diseases and Intestinal          Parasites. We must also be notified about Pregnancy. All Apple Walks & Pet Sitting 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 any media or advertising by            Apple Walks & Pet Sitting without prior approval. All such media remain the property of Apple Walks & Pet                    Sitting.

14    The Client agrees that all pets are micro chipped and wearing any legally required collars and name tags. Apple            Walks & Pet Sitting is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged 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 Apple Walks & Pet Sitting to              ensure sufficient time to digest food before any exercise or play. Failure to do so may result in the potentially l              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 Apple Walks & Pet Sitting 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 Apple Walks & Pet Sitting

 

 

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Address

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