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SAFETY POLICY

DOG WALKING

• Hours of Operation: 7 days a week from 7am to 7 pm

• Times of the year: All seasons exception in summer - dogs are not walked when temperature reaches over 30°C.

• Stormy and extreme heavy rain days: no dog walking.

• Usage of dogs wet weather gear for rainy days.

INDIVIDUAL DOG WALKING (Lead walking)

• 1 or 2 dogs walked on lead – street walking on quiet areas away from heavy traffic, these dogs might be from the same house or have previously met before and are very friendly with one another and live closeby area.

• They are not to go to an off lead area

• If a stranger dog that seems excitable crosses the road heading to their direction I’ll stop, change direction myself and give them obedience instructions. Few of the dogs that are walked on lead are absolutely not ok with other dogs, so contact has to be avoided at all times.

• Regular dog walking customers (dogs) are taught manners and basic obedience dog commands.

• If they have been to dog obedience schools I’d reproduce what they have been taught – all information is written on Booking Form when I meet customer and dog at their homes.

GROUP WALKS (Off – lead areas)

• Max. 4 dogs in the group.

• They met before at least 3 times before putting them together inside the car.

• They are matched by personality type and temperament.

• Owner has given permission for the dog to go and to socialise with other dogs at an off-lead area.

• Dog has been previously trained and has had previous experience going to off lead areas and comes back when called, it’s a sociable dog and non-threatening to other dogs.

• Has been registered by owner with respective local council.

• Designated off lead area at permitted times only.

• Dog walker is in attendance at all times.

• Dog has had some basic obedience training.

FIRST AID

• First Aid kit and manual is always kept in the car.

• Staff has been trained in first aid practices and safe dog handling.

• Information about dog vet address and owner emergency contact phone number is always available.

• Any injuries or even minor accidents are to be reported to the dog owner straight away.

• In case of any accidents the dog is to be transported to their vet clinic or to a emergency vet hospital/ clinic.

DOG VAN - TRANSPORTATION

• Car used: Hyundai Getz with back seats removed, full cargo barrier put in and rubber mat protection covering all the back part of the car.

• Dogs are restrained during transportation.

• They travel safely inside car and air conditioning is put on warm days.

• Dogs not kept waiting inside car.

• Dogs taken on lead from their home to the van and then from the van to their home, they only stay off lead when they get to the off-lead area.

• Each dog comes with their own lead.

• Water is provided at all times

• Dog poo bags are used at all times

• Dogs to have enough ventilation inside van during transportation.

• Car wiped clean inside dog transport compartment everyday for hygienic purposes.

DOG ASSESSMENT

• When meeting dog owner and dog for the first time all relevant information concerning the dog is written down on a Booking Form with owner contact phone numbers and emergency dog vet details in it.

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