Daily dog walking consists of a 30 or 60 minutes visit. Most days a 30 or 60 minutes walk will take place. In the case of extreme weather conditions, e.g. blinding rain or snow, or pet injury/ illness, or on client request, the dog will be given time outside to relieve him/herself and then the rest of the visit will be spent inside with client-approved activities.
Client authorization
- Client agrees to provide keys / arrange for keys to be available for WALK MY DOGGIE for the dog walking / pet sitting appointment.
- Client authorizes WALK MY DOGGIE to obtain any emergency veterinary care that may be necessary during the time spent with my pet. Every effort will be made to contact the owner prior to obtaining emergency care. Client accepts responsibility for any charges related to this emergency care. Client also authorizes WALK MY DOGGIE to utilize an alternative veterinarian in the event my regular veterinarian is unavailable.
- Client agrees to reimburse WALK MY DOGGIE for any additional fees for providing emergency care, as well as any expenses incurred for unexpected visits, transportation, housing, food, or supplies.
- Client will be responsible for any medical expenses and damages resulting from an injury to the pet sitter or other persons by the pet. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless WALK MY DOGGIE in the event of a claim by any person injured by the pet.
- Client agrees to notify WALK MY DOGGIE of any concerns/ complaints within 24 hours of any appointments.
- Clients must give a minimum of 24 hours notice to cancel any appointments or the full amount will be collected.
Our Responsibilities
- WALK MY DOGGIE agrees 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 WALK MY DOGGIE, its employees or assigns, except those arising from negligence of the pet sitter.
- WALK MY DOGGIE accepts no responsibility for security of the premises or loss if other individuals have access to the home during the term of this agreement. During all assignments pet care will only be undertaken by WALK MY DOGGIE owner or employees, unless prearranged with client.
- WALK MY DOGGIE will not let any dog off his/her lead unless express owner consent has been given.
- WALK MY DOGGIE is not responsible for damage incurred by pet escaping because of a faulty leash/collar or a collar that is not properly fitting.
- WALK MY DOGGIE will not be liable for the injury, disappearance, death, or fines of any pet with unsupervised access to the outdoors.
- It is expressly understood that WALK MY DOGGIE shall not be held responsible for any damage to client’s property, or that of others, caused by client’s pets during the period in which they are in its care. Client has advised WALK MY DOGGIE of all situations, which will relieve it of liability for damage.
- This agreement is valid for all future visits until a new agreement is signed. WALK MY DOGGIE reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time, at its sole discretion; likewise, client may terminate this agreement at any time. There is no term of contract for daily dog walking.
- WALK MY DOGGIE agrees to love and care for your pet whilst you are absent.