We Walk Dogs - Dog Walker and Pet Minder Essentials

Dog Walkers and Pet Minders/Sitters Essentials

Public Liability Insurance

At WWD H.Q. we have been receiving a few enquiries regarding Public Liability Insurance for Dog Walkers. If you are interested in obtaining some quotes for your pet care business, listed below are some of the Insurers that we use:

Ford Kinter & Associates
1800 810 392
(03) 5792 2134
info@fordkinter.com.au
www.fordkinter.com.au

OWL Insurance Agencies Pty Ltd
Level 8, Toowong Tower, 9 Sherwood Road Toowong Qld 4066
PO Box 1864 Toowong Qld 4066
Tel 07 3327 5308 Mob. 0417 790 424
owl.insurance@ampfp.com.au

CA General Insurance Services Pty Ltd
7 Myrtle Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Tel 02 9955 7288

We Walk Dogs supports the Industry Standards set by DAPPA Inc. These are detailed below:

Ensure that companion animals under their care shall at all times be provided with humane treatment in accordance with applicable State and Federal Regulations.
Comply with the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 and Local Authority Rules of the park or reserve they are in.
Register with local authorities where required.
Display co-operation, courtesy and a professional manner in relation to other park or reserve users.
At all times maintain adequate control over any companion animal in their charge.
At all times protect against unauthorised capture, abuse or interference of any companion animal in their charge.
When transporting companion animals, maintain appropriate ventilation, provide fresh water, protect against extremes of temperature and protect against unauthorised release of animals in their charge.
At all times maintain appropriate security arrangements in and around client's property.
Where feasible, refer clients they are unable to service, to other accredited association members.

Dog Walking and Pet Minding Do's and Don't's

For New or Potential Clients

If you do not have Public Liability Insurance, advise your client of this at your earliest convenience.

Always offer verbal and written references.

Arrange for an initial consultation at no charge. This gives yourself, the client and their pet a chance to get to know each other and to insure suitability for all involved.

Always take full notes of the pet's medical details, and regular vet details. Arrange for full consent of the pet, incase of a medical emergency while in your care.

Only take on 'jobs' that you feel you can comfortably handle.

Existing Clients

Maintain contact with your clients.

Do not take risks with your clients pets. Always exercise caution, when walking in new areas, meeting new dogs etc

Always do the right thing, and pick up your dogs' droppings and dispose of them in suitable bins.

Carry treats with you daily to reward your dogs' (in your care) good behavior and to assist in training.

When entering a home, ensure you leave it safe and secure. Call the authorities or a member of your clients' family if you have any concerns regarding the property.

Don't take animal behavioural problems into your own hands. Discuss a course of action with your client.

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