Dog walking fields and play park insurance

Policy information

This product is suitable for those who require public liability insurance for running a dog walking field or dog playpark business. It is not suitable for people wishing to cover a dog walking business.

What insurance do I need?

There are four main types of insurance you need if you operate a dog walking field or play park business. All are included in our insurance policy.

Public liability – designed to protect you against liability claims for injury caused to third parties or damage to their property as a result of your negligence, for instance if an animal escapes and injures a member of the public.

The standard limit is £5 million, but it can be extended to £10 million for an additional premium.

Products liability – this covers the business up to £5 million if injuries or damages arise as a result of a defective product that your business had supplied.

Care, custody and control – cover is provided for any claim made against you for either injury, loss or death of an animal while in the care, custody or control of you or an employee. For example, a dog is injured after playing on equipment supplied by you. This, however, will not cover any animal owned by you or the business. The standard limit is £5 million.

Non-negligent cover (available on dog parks only) – cover incidents where there is no negligence or fault on the business’ part, but a third party still experiences a loss or injury. For example, two dogs are playing and an injury occurs to one of the dogs. The standard limit is £5 million.

What is covered?

Business activities covered include dog walking or training fields and land, dog playparks and dog swimming pools. Fields must be securely fenced with gated access, with a fence height of 6ft.

What is excluded?

Damage to property owned by yourself or an employee of your business
Any park or field outside of the UK, Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands
Swimming pools with a depth of more than 1.2 metres
Land containing public footpaths or water hazards i.e. ponds, lakes etc, these may be covered subject to additional information being obtained
Any excess applicable

What optional extras can I add?

Employers’ liability – if you have paid, voluntary or self-employed helpers working for your business, you are legally required to have this insurance as this will provide cover should they suffer an injury while at work. The amount of cover provided is £10 million.

Personal accident – provides financial compensation should the insured party be injured while carrying out business activities. You can choose from benefits of up to £250 per week.. This section includes a lump sum compensation for accidental death, permanent loss of sight and/or limbs and total disablement.

Please note that this does not cover any pre-existing conditions or illness, or any injury sustained whilst commuting to or from work.

Professional indemnity (available on dog parks only) – protects your business should you offer professional advice for a fee, such as advising on training techniques, and it results in either a physical or financial loss. The resultant claims can be covered up to a standard of £500,000, however we are now able to offer lower levels of cover (£100,000 and £250,000) at reduced premiums.

Equipment and property – we can cover your businesses property and equipment, from small items (such as handheld equipment) to large (such as agility equipment). We are also able to arrange cover for commercial premises, business interruption, theft of money and your home. If you are running your business from your own home, we recommend that you notify your home insurer.

Legal expenses - this is designed to protect you from unexpected legal costs arising from business risks. Find out more.

How much are the policy excesses?

The following excesses are applicable to the business policy only.

Liability excesses

Public liability
• Third party injury – nil
• Third party property damage – £100
• Care, custody & control and non-negligence - £50
Products liability – nil
Employers’ liability – nil

Property excesses

Buildings – £250
Contents – £100
All other property claims – £100
Personal accident – first 7 days of incapacity

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Terms of Business
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Provision of Service Statement
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The public liability policy is underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s.

Equipment and property is underwritten by Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc.

Commercial Combined Key Facts

Combined Liability Policy Wording

Notice to policy holders - September 2024

Legal expenses policy is underwritten by ARAG plc.

Legal Expenses – Key Facts

Legal Expenses Policy Wording
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Important information about our direct debit payment option

Insurance terms explained

We want to make sure that you understand the necessary insurance terms found within our website. This summary should explain anything that you may be unsure of.

Negligence – failure to take proper care
Premium – cost of the insurance policy
Excess – the first part of any claim payable by you
Business Interruption – provides cover for loss of income following damage to the premises from which you work. It does not provide cover for Pandemics.
Incapacity – inability to carry out activities
Liability – legal responsibility
Benefit – payment madeCompensation – payment made in recognition of loss or injury
Non-invasive – does not penetrate the skin
Banned breed – dogs which are illegal in the UK. American Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasilerio and XL Bully.
Indemnity – covers compensation for loss or damage.
Common Ownership – the use of land by one or more people, which is owned by someone else.
DWAA – Animals listed on the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

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