Dog walking agreement template

What's in this dog walking agreement

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1. 1. The parties. This agreement is between [Owner name] of [Owner address] (the Owner) and [Dog walker or business name] (the Walker) for dog walking services.
2. 2. The dogs. The Walker will walk these dogs: [Dogs and anything the walker should know]. The Owner confirms this information is accurate and will tell the Walker about any change in health or behaviour.
3. 3. Walks. Walks take place [Walk schedule]. Collection and drop-off times may vary within the window. The Walker may shorten or reschedule a walk in extreme heat, storms or other conditions that would put the dogs at risk.
4. 4. Behaviour. The Owner confirms that, to their knowledge, the dogs have not bitten or seriously threatened a person or another animal, except as described above. The Walker may stop walking a dog with others, or end this agreement, if the dog shows aggression.
5. 5. Off lead. The Owner's instruction on letting the dogs off the lead is: [Off-lead consent]. The Walker will use judgement and keep dogs on the lead near roads, livestock and anywhere local rules require it.
6. 6. Health and vaccinations. The Owner confirms the dogs are microchipped, wear a collar and tag where the law requires, and are up to date with vaccinations, flea and worming treatment. The Owner will not book a walk for a dog that is unwell or in season unless the Walker agrees.
7. 7. Keys and access. Any key, lockbox code or alarm code the Owner provides will be kept securely, not labelled with the address, and returned when this agreement ends. The Walker will leave the home secure after each visit.
8. 8. Emergencies. If a dog is injured or becomes ill, the Walker will try to contact the Owner and then [Emergency contact]. If neither can be reached, the Owner authorises the Walker to take the dog to [Vet name and phone] or the nearest available vet for treatment the vet considers necessary. The Owner will pay the vet's fees.
9. 9. Price and payment. The Owner will pay [Price]. The Walker will invoice weekly or monthly and payment is due within seven days.
10. 10. Cancellations. The Owner may cancel a walk by giving at least [Cancellation notice] of notice. Walks cancelled at shorter notice may be charged in full. If the Walker cancels, the walk is not charged.
11. 11. Liability and insurance. The Walker holds public liability insurance and will take reasonable care of the dogs. The Walker is not responsible for illness or injury that was not caused by its negligence, including conditions the dog already had. The Owner remains responsible for damage or injury the dogs cause that is not the result of the Walker's negligence.
12. 12. Ending the agreement. Either party may end this agreement with one week's written notice, or straight away if the other seriously breaks it. Keys will be returned within three days of the end date.
13. 13. Governing law. This agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law], and the courts of that place may hear any dispute about it.
14. 14. Entire agreement. This document is the whole agreement between the Owner and the Walker about its subject. It replaces anything said or written before it, and any change must be in writing and agreed by both.
15. Signed by: the Owner, the Dog Walker, each with a signature, printed name and date.