Field hire terms & conditions

Dog Poop

• Please bring your own poop bags, these are not provided. Everyone must pick up their own dog poop so please keep a close eye on your dog(s) at all times. We strive to keep the field a welcoming space for all users therefore we periodically check the field to make sure people are picking up their poop.

• When you arrive at the park, please keep your dogs in your car until the previous person has left the field and put their dogs safely in their car.
• You must keep your dogs on a lead until you enter the field – do not let dogs loose in the car park or down the walkway because these areas are not secure.
• Do not enter the dog field if another user is in there.
• Bookings last for 50 minutes and you must leave the field on time and have your dogs back in your car before the next booking which arrives ten minutes later.
• Do not share your passcode with anyone else. If you book a session for you and your friends, it’s your responsibility to make sure they have all read all the terms and rules prior to using the dog field.
• Dogs must never be left alone in the field.
• When entering and leaving the dog field, all gates MUST be closed. Do not leave the gate open for the next user.

• Dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations and regularly treated for flea, tick and worms to prevent spreading any diseases to other users.
• If your dog has been unwell in the previous 48 hours, then please do not bring them to the dog field so that any illnesses are not passed on to other users.

Suitability 

• Users must inspect the field on arrival to make sure it is suitable for their dog before use, in particular the height and size of the fence. 
• The fence is 150cm high and the wire mesh squares start at 8cm x 8cm at the bottom and gradually increase as the fence gets higher to 8cm x 12cm.
• It is your responsibility to assess the field. If you are concerned that your dog cannot be contained in the field, please do not enter and contact us at info@poochpark.org.uk for a full refund.

Play Equipment

• Use of the agility and play equipment is strictly for dogs only – please do not climb on the equipment or let children play on it.
• Use of the dog play equipment is at the owner’s discretion.
• Do not pick up your dog and place him/her on the equipment, and don’t use the equipment if it is slippy or wet.
• Before using the dog play equipment, you should visit your vet to check your dog is strong and healthy enough.

• Owners/Carers/Trainers use the car park, field and the equipment at their own risk. The Pooch Park accepts no responsibility or liability for the injury or death of any person or dog whilst on our premises. Dog owners must assess themselves whether their dog is healthy and fit enough to use the equipment and should never force a dog to use the equipment.
• We do not accept any responsibility for damage to any property and your car is parked in the car park at your own risk.

• We have 24/7 CCTV in operation.
• Please take all general rubbish home with you. We do not provide rubbish bins.
• Please do not smoke or drink alcohol onsite.
• Do do not leave toys, treats or food in the field.
• Do not let dogs dig in the field. 
• If you think your dog can jump the fence then please keep them on a lead.
• Please adhere to any safety notices at all times to keep you and your dogs safe.
• Children must be supervised at all times. 

• All dog walkers and dog trainers must have their own insurance in place to use the field with clients or clients’ dogs.
• We do not permit any aversive training methods being used at our field.

• You may rearrange your booking for a different time via your Pooch Park account. However you will need to create an account with us to be able to do this.   
• Please give at least 24 hours notice if you wish to rearrange your booking.
• Unfortunately we don't offer refunds.

Our Policy regarding XL Bully Types

• After a lengthily debate about this controversial subject with a number of key partners we have decided NOT to accept XL Bully types. We apologies for any upset this may cause.