All bookings, either confirmed or pending are subject to BarknRides Terms and Conditions. Submission of a Booking Form constitutes acceptance of these terms and your continued use of our services confirms your acceptance of the terms in force each time you use BarknRide .

The Terms and Conditions set out an agreement between ‘you’ the owner at BarknRide. 

A booking form, client information form and these set of terms and conditions will all need to be filled out and signed before any stay can occur at BarknRide. These can either be picked up on your dogs introduction at BarknRide or sent out to your address

Your Booking:

Bookings are not confirmed until 50% deposit has been paid, which is due at the time of submitting the Booking Form. Once the booking deposit has been paid to BarknRide , you agree to pay your BarknRide their independent fee directly and at the beginning of the stay – cash or bank trasfer is preferred.

You confirm that you agree that if you cancel your booking for whatever reason, your deposit is non–refundable.

You agree to return the forms and pay the deposit within 10 days of your initial enquiry. You understand that provisional bookings are not accepted. BarknRide cannot be held responsible for keeping bookings open any longer than ten days without contact.

All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations, worming, tick and flea treatments. You must provide BarknRide with the vaccination booklet at the start of each board. You further agree to deliver you dog in a clean condition.

Once you have given your details, you can make an appointment to visit BarknRide with your dog prior to your dog’s holiday. This pre-visit must have a mutually satisfactory outcome before your dog’s stay is confirmed. 

Daycare and walks are usually a permanent booking and therefore i require 7 days notice (minimum) before cancelling or swapping days. unfortunately any bookings cancelled with less than a weeks notice will still be required to pay the full fee.

We reserve the right at our discretion to cancel the booking and refund your deposit without any liability to BarknRide.

If you collect your dog before the confirmed end date of the board you will not receive a refund.

By paying your deposit you are confirming your booking and therefore entering a legal contract with BarknRide subject to these Terms and Conditions.

Your Dog Details

You agree to provide full, honest and detailed information in the Booking Form about your dog/s and agree to our terms and conditions. During your continued use of BarknRides services you agree to keep us informed of any changes to your dog/s Booking Form. Failure on your part to disclose any matter whether material fact or not, which in our view might render your dog unsuitable for boarding with BarknRide or to use this home boarding service will amount to breach of conditions and termination of your dog’s stay without refund.

We are unable to accept dogs with aggression problems towards other dogs or people and subject to the terms of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

We are happy to accept bookings for un-spayed bitches, however if you believe your dog is due in season during her board you must inform us. Please be aware that we will make every effort to protect your un-spayed bitch from unwanted male attention, but cannot be held responsible for any accidents that may occur and may result in an unwanted pregnancy. If we are unable to accommodate your un-spayed bitch we will cancel your booking.

You confirm your dog is non-aggressive. Should it show aggressive tendencies towards the dog carer or their family, you accept that he/she will be placed in a dog boarding kennel until your return and that this will be subject to a transfer charge of £20.00 which will be payable by yourself upon your return. There will be no refund of the boarding fees you have paid toBarknRide and any additional fees charged by the kennels will be payable by you.

You have disclosed any known dangers associated with your dog.

.In addition, you agree to pay the cost of any damage caused by your dog to BarknRide and their home.

If you prefer/agree to your dog being exercised off lead, please note the booking form accordingly. In doing so you accept responsibility for third party liability.

BarknRide will care for your dog as you would, and whilst we will make every effort to ensure your dog/s is cared for to our usual high standards we cannot be liable for loss, injury or death either inside or outside of the carer’s home whilst in our care. BarknRide expects total honesty regarding your dog’s behaviour before your dog’s stay. If you or your dog’s carer are worried about how your dog will settle in a trial stay is recommended (minimum two days or one over-night) at the standard rate.

Your dog is expected to be under control at all times, trained and not over boisterous in the home.

You confirm that you are the legal owner of your dog.

You confirm that your dog has not been ill with any contagious disease or condition within the past 30 days and that your dog has received all the necessary vaccinations.

You understand that under no circumstances will BarknRide be liable for consequential damages or damages beyond the replacement value of your dog.

Veterinary Details

BarknRide will use all care to ensure the happiness, safety and welfare of your dog/s. If however your dog becomes unwell or has an accident during his board we will take him/her to our local Veterinary Surgery. You agree for BarknRide to seek advice from a qualified veterinary surgeon to make any decisions regarding your dog’s health/welfare, providing it is acting in the best interest of your dog. An emergency contact number for you or someone to make these decisions on your behalf will be required. You agree to be responsible for payment of veterinary fees incurred upon your return. We do recommend that your dog is insured against sickness, accident, injury and third party liability prior to the start of the board. The booking form gives the carer authorisation to take your dog/s to the Vet’s if necessary, whilst also confirming you will either reimburse BarknRide any fees or pay the Veterinary Surgery directly, which-ever applies.

You agree that if your dog attacks, or is involved in a fight with, another dog (and/or person) causing injury to that dog (and /or person), you will be responsible for any losses incurred as a result including, but not limited to, payment of veterinary fees in respect of injuries to another animal caused by your dog. We recommend but do not insist that your dog be insured against sickness, accident, or injury and for third party liability prior to boarding.

The client is responsible for any veterinary bills, no matter how they are incurred whilst the pets are in the care of BarknRide.

BarknRide reserves the right at all times to refuse access to clients of our booking service if it is in the interest of BarknRide without cause, with or without prior notice.

You agree that your dog will socialise with other dogs and you accept the risks involved and agree that BarknRide are not liable for any illnesses or injuries resulting during your dog’s attendance.

Please contact us in writing if you wish your pet to be the only dog guest along with the carers own pets.

You recognise the risks associated with BarknRide and its transporting your dog to and from the property, to a vet or on any other walks or days out and you expressively relinquish any and all claims against BarknRide.

Insurance

BarknRide is covered by business public liability insurance with care custody and control extension liability to animals. Insurance does not cover any costs that may be incurred, either veterinary or other as a result of sickness, accident or damage caused to or by any guest dog.

It is recommended but not essential that client’s take out their own veterinary insurance and leave policy details on record.

BarknRides Code of Practice

1. BarknRides will always practice with integrity, responsibility and trustworthiness and shall recognise their responsibility to their clients, clients’ pets, clients’ property, and society in general.

2. The welfare of clients’ dogs shall be paramount and shall not be made subordinate to commercial consideration.

3.BarknRide will maintain professional relationships with their clients and shall not exploit such relationships for improper personal, professional or financial gain, nor seek inappropriately to impose their own values on clients. Carers shall not disclose any personal or private information about their clients.

4. BarknRide will not unfairly or unprofessionally conduct their care in any way that would discredit the reputation of BarknRide.

5. BarknRide must not seek to attract or take business directly without going through the agency’s established booking system and must in the interest of our clients not board additional dogs from any other agency or independently whilst a BarknRide client is staying without prior approval. This therefore requires carers to operate exclusively with BarknRide and no other dog boarding/sitting organisation.

6. BarknRide will not leave dogs unattended except for short periods only (2-3 hours) or as agreed with owners. In the case of an emergency an allocated key holder must have access.

7. BarknRide will provide clean, dry, warm, draught-free bedding space; an area for dogs to relieve themselves; food, fresh water, exercise to owners requirements and maintain the guest dogs normal routine as much as is possible.

8. BarknRide must make contact and arrange to meet owners as soon as contact details have been supplied. It must be understood that all the clients must have booked with BarknRide prior to arrival of the dog. Full confirmation details of the client and dog care details will have been provided.

9.BarknRide must ensure dogs are walked according to owner’s instructions at all times i.e. on or off the lead allowances. They must ensure proper control at all times and dispose of excrement safely.

10. BarknRide must keep safe the provided records of all current dogs under their care for immediate reference i.e. contact details, feeding, exercise and veterinary details in case of emergency.

11. BarknRide must abide by all current Health and Safety legislation.

12. BarknRide must abide by all National and Local Laws and Byelaws.

13. Licence conditions for BarknRide state that the number of dogs permitted at the premises is 6.