Ensure the health, welfare and safety of all dog/s in my / our care at all times.
Always keep all dogs in my / our care under control.
Always have a genuine care, respect and courtesy for all animals, the public, other dog walkers and environment.
Ensure security of our clients' premises following all visits, collection and return of dogs.
Always work within the law regarding all aspects of conducting business.
Make myself aware and up to date of all laws associated with dogs, control and handling, my local
Make myself aware and up to date of all laws associated with dogs, control and handling, my local council byelaws, park management rules, outdoor access codes, the highway code.
Obtain any necessary permits from my local council and comply with their code of practice.
Ensure all dogs in my / our care have safe and correctly fitted collars and / or harnesses.
Ensure all dogs in my / our care are ID tagged and microchipped in line with current dog welfare law.
Clean up after dogs in my / our care and dispose of waste properly in line with current legislation.
Ensure all dogs in my / our care are transported in a safe and secure manner.
All dogs should be walked away from and returned to the vehicle on the lead.
Provide sufficient Public Liability Insurance for my / our dog walking service.
Provide employers Liability Insurance if I employ / engage volunters dog walkers.
Only exercise a maximum of 4 well behaved dogs per person at one time in a public area. I / we will carry a dog First Aid kit and fresh drinking water.
I / we will use kind methods and equipment only for any dogs in my / our care.
I / we will not disclose any private, personal or confidential information about my clients without prior permission.
Ensure that all employees / volunteers receive relevant and appropriate job training.
Ensure that all employees or contractors under my / our management abide by this Guidance.
I / we will not solicit clientele from any other local dog walking business.
I / we will not advertise falsely any service or credentials.
I / will not bring the Professional Dog Walkers Association (PDWA) or the industry into disrepute.
