Terms and Conditions

The Property

The Secure Dog Field remains the property of muddy mutt meadows and we retains the right of entry at any time onto the field for any reason whether you have made a prior booking.

Use is at your own risk – uneven ground,and can be muddy at certain times of year

You agree that use of the field is at your own risk and agree not to hold Secure Dog Walking Field muddy mutt meadows , its owners or staff responsible for any injury to you, your family/friends or your dog(s) arising from your use of the field. The field is a large outdoor space and contains areas of uneven ground in addition, the field could contain other hazards consistent with the countryside.

You agree not to let anyone else onto the field during your booking other than any friends or family members you have brought with you to enjoy walking your dog(s).
By bringing anyone else to the field, or sending somebody in place of you, you agree that you take full responsibility for their safety and for ensuring that they always abide by these terms and conditions whilst using the field. You must provide the name and mobile number of anyone other than yourself using the site prior to their arrival.

You and your dogs

Dogs must be kept on a lead until you are inside the Secure Dog Field and the gate has been secured.

You are of course welcome to walk your dog(s) with family/friends, however group bookings that involve multiple dogs from different households will need to be organised via email in advance. No more than 4 dogs should be on the field at the same time without prior authorisation.

You confirm that you carry third party insurance cover for any damage or injury caused by you or your dog(s) to the fencing or to persons (this is normally part of your pet insurance policy)
It is your responsibility to pick up all your dog’s waste using the bags provided and dispose of it in the poo bins. please.

It is your responsibility to keep your dog(s) under control at all time and you shall not permit any of your dogs to act in any way that may result in an offence being committed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended).

Accessing the Field

The Secure Dog Field can be accessed via the Field Gate through to the right track via Mercer Court L31 4LF. Please follow the signs for the Meadows.

Please enter through the Field Gate and park on the area of hardstanding.

Please use the Gate to access the field and make sure this is secure by looping the chain around the gate and placing the padlock on the chain before letting your dog(s) off the lead. Do not lock the padlock whilst you are inside the fence.

If on arrival, there is already a car in the parking area indicating someone within the field do not enter. Instead call 07543979739 and wait for assistance outside the main gate.

Please ensure that you leave the field promptly at the end of your allotted time (even if you entered the field after the commencement of your allotted time) and that the gate is left locked. Please can you exist the field 5 mins before your session ends to enable you to have enough time to leave not only the Secure Field but also to remove your car from the Field prior to the next user’s arrival.

Children

You are welcome to bring your children to the field, but they must always be supervised, and you are responsible for making sure that they do not injure themselves or break any of these terms and conditions. Please be aware that the field has not been made child safe, and that certain elements may pose an additional hazard to children (non-child proof dog poo bins and the waterhole for example).

The fence

Although we have made every effort to secure the field and we will be inspecting and maintaining the fence regularly, holes or other damage to the fence may occur from time to time due to several reasons including digging by dogs or other animals, and general wear and tear. If you become aware of any issue with the state of the fence, please let us know immediately so that we can make other users aware and so that we can fix it as soon as possible. We cannot, however, take any responsibility for any dog escaping the field whether this is through a defect in the fence, and regardless of whether we have notified you in advance or not.

Bookings

Bookings cannot be re-scheduled and are non-refundable. All bookings must be paid for in advance. Use of our field is only possible after acceptance of our terms of use before you use the Secure Field. Payment must be made at the time of booking your field visits via our online booking system or via bank transfer for regular or multiple field visits.

Updates

We may need to vary these terms and conditions from time to time. When we do this, we will let you know via email or Facebook. By making a booking you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions currently in force.
I agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Please reply via email accepting or tick the box on our website.

Many thanks and enjoy your visit

XL Bully Dogs

Are allowed to use the private field hire providing that;

That the owner / handler complies with the government advice as per the government website.

Not allowed multi households on the field at the same time whilst exercising an XL Bully.

You lock yourself in the field using the bolt on the inside – preventing public inadvertently accessing the field from the outside.

No lead or muzzle is required within the field area. When outside the field, your dog needs to be muzzled and on the lead (if you have to get it out of the car).

From 31/01/2024 be able to provide a copy of your exemption certificate and public liability insurance upon request.

If a dog walker is walking dogs all from one household which has an XL Bully in the group, this is acceptable. If the dogs are from different households, this is not acceptable.

Dog’s Health & Handling
All dogs using My Dog Paddock must be fully up-to-date with their flu inoculations.

We will not be held responsible for your dog escaping from our field. During Field Hire the client is to be held responsible for their dog at all times.

Choke chains, prong collars and electronic devices are not allowed. Harsh handling of dogs, either verbal or physical is not allowed.
Please make sure your dog’s vaccinations and wormers are up to date. If your dog, or any it lives with, is showing ill health (coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, general lethargy etc) you must cancel the session.

Do not enter the field until the previous customer has securely exited the field with their dog.
When not in the secure area dogs must be kept on lead at all times
We agree to provide the services stated in this agreement in a reliable, caring and trustworthy manner. In consideration of these services and as an express condition thereof, the Client expressly waives and relinquishes any and all claims against muddy mutt meadows