Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability Regarding Bitches in Season
Dave's Dogs takes every reasonable effort to ensure the safety and well-being of the dogs in its care, including selecting quiet and appropriate walking locations. However, if a bitch in season is walked as part of the services provided by Dave's Dogs, the following terms apply:
Acknowledgement of Risk: The owner acknowledges that a bitch in season may attract unwanted attention from male dogs, even in carefully chosen walking locations. While Dave's Dogs exercises due care to minimise such risks, Dave's Dogs cannot guarantee complete isolation or prevention of incidents.
Limitation of Liability: In the event that a bitch in season is mated by a male dog during a paid walk, Dave's Dogs accepts no responsibility for any resulting outcomes, including but not limited to pregnancy or injury caused by such interaction.
Owner’s Responsibility: It is the owner’s responsibility to inform Dave's Dogs if their dog is in season prior to the walk. Failure to disclose this information may result in the termination of services for that session, without a refund.
Efforts to Mitigate Risks: Dave's Dogs will always strive to walk bitches in season in quiet areas, away from other dogs where possible. However, the owner agrees that this effort does not imply a guarantee of complete safety from interaction with other dogs.
Secure Field Hire: To further ensure the safety of a bitch in season, Dave's Dogs can hire a secure field for the dog’s walk if deemed necessary or requested by the owner. The cost of the field hire will be included in the owner’s weekly invoice. This arrangement will be confirmed with the owner prior to the walk.
Behavioural Risks: The owner must disclose any behavioural traits that may increase the risk of incidents during walks, such as aggression, reactivity, or escape tendencies. Failure to disclose this information may result in the termination of services.
Emergency Situations: In the unlikely event of an emergency, including injury or escape during a walk, Dave's Dogs will take immediate steps to ensure the safety of the dog. Any associated costs, such as veterinary treatment, will be the responsibility of the owner.
Owner’s Confirmation: By engaging the services of Dave's Dogs, the owner confirms that their dog is in season and that all relevant information regarding their dog’s behaviour and condition has been fully disclosed. The owner also agrees to update Dave's Dogs if circumstances change.
By engaging the services of Dave's Dogs, the owner confirms their understanding and acceptance of these terms.