Dog walking contract template (UK)

A free dog walking contract or agreement covering walks, fees, off-lead consent, key handling and emergency vet arrangements.

General UK starting points, not legal advice or solicitor-approved contracts. Adapt them to your services, insurance and customer rights. Have agreements reviewed by a qualified adviser before use. Completed forms may contain personal data: store and share them securely.

Draft document

The parties and dog
Business: [Business name and address]
Customer: [Customer name and contact details]
Dog and care requirements: [Dog name and care requirements]

Walks and fees
Agreed service: [Services, dates and frequency]
Prices and payment: [Agreed prices, VAT treatment and payment terms]
Cancellation and notice: [Cancellation and notice terms]

Safe care and access
Agreed arrangements: [Lead use, group walks, transport and key arrangements]
The owner should disclose behaviour, bite history, medical needs and restrictions before walks start. Agree how changes will be communicated. Off-lead walking, group walks and transport require a specific agreement; this draft does not grant blanket consent.

Emergencies
Agreed contacts and arrangements: [Vet, emergency contact and agreed treatment arrangements]
Attempt to contact the owner or nominated contact promptly. Agree treatment authorisation and costs with the owner and vet; this draft is not an unlimited spending authority.

Personal information
Use these details only to provide the agreed service and meet legal obligations. Give the customer your privacy notice, set a retention period and store the completed form securely. Collect only information you genuinely need.

Agreement and signatures
Both parties should read this draft, resolve any blank fields and keep a signed copy.
Business signature: __________________ Date: __________
Customer signature: __________________ Date: __________

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Dog walking contract template (UK)

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