Gee Whizz Walkies T&C's

Dog Walking, Home Boarding and Training

  1. The client is solely responsible for any and all harm or damage caused by their dog/pet while under the care of Gee Whizz Walkies, or is using any other services provided by Gee Whizz Walkies and agrees to indemnify Gee Whizz Walkies in full against any liability arising from such harm or damage to third parties.
  2. The client agrees that, in admitting their dog/pet, Gee Whizz Walkies has relied on the client's representation that their dog/pet is in good health and has not harmed or shown aggression or threatening behaviour to another human or animal.
  3. All pets will be subject to an initial assessment by Gee Whizz Walkies owner prior to using Gee Whizz Walkies pet services. Gee Whizz Walkies reserves the right to refuse services to any pet deemed in their discretion to be, or have to the potential to be, dangerous or disruptive.
  4. The client agrees to notify Gee Whizz Walkies of any unwelcome, aggressive, procreative, or dangerous behaviour of their pet that has the potential to cause harm to any other pet or human.
  5. Gee Whizz Walkies offer services where dogs interact in groups, the client accepts that during this play interaction dogs may sustain injuries. All dog interactions are carefully monitored to avoid injury. However, scratches, punctures, torn ligaments, or other injuries could occur with the best of supervision.
  6. Gee Whizz Walkies will only let the dog/s off lead with prior consent from the client, this will remain at the discretion of Gee Whizz Walkies owner.
  7. The client is responsible for the full cost of treatment of any injuries or illness that their dog/pet receives under the care of Gee Whizz Walkies, together with any costs associated with call-out charges. The client authorises the owner of Gee Whizz Walkies to seek such veterinary advice and/or treatment as deemed necessary, where possible this will be carried out by the client’s usual veterinary services. This cannot be guaranteed in an emergency Gee Whizz Walkies owner will use Milcroft Veterinary services if the client’s preferred Vet is not available or distance does not allow. The client agrees to reimburse all such costs immediately upon pick up of their dog/pet or by agreement with the veterinary services.
  8. Gee Whizz Walkies reserves the right to refuse services if the client fails to provide adequate proof of vaccinations Bordetella inclusive, or the vaccinations are found to be expired or incomplete.
  9. The client accepts that although their dog is vaccinated against kennel cough (Bordetella) there is a chance that their dog can still contract kennel cough. The client agrees that it will not hold Gee Whizz Walkies responsible if their dog contracts kennel cough while in their care.
  10. The client agrees to take any necessary measures or precautions to ensure that their dog/pet is continuously free of contagious, infectious, or other communicable diseases. The client further agrees to inform Gee Whizz Walkies of any infectious and/or contagious disease or conditions their dog/pet has been exposed to: Distemper, Hepatitis, Kennel Cough (Bordetella), Parvovirus, Corona Virus, Leptospiorsis, Worms, Lyme Disease, Fleas, Pregnancy, Infectious Skin Disease and Intestinal Parasites. Gee Whizz Walkies reserves the right to refuse services until satisfied the condition is resolved.
  11. The client agrees that their dog(s) will have been administered a worming/flea treatment no less than 48hrs before home boarding commences.
  12. The client agrees that Gee Whizz Walkies is not responsible for any lost, stolen, damaged leads, collars, tags, clothing or any other item left with their dog/pet.
  13. The client agrees to provide keys/arrange access to the dog/pet for the agreed service. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the service for that day and fees will be        paid in full by the client.
  14. I agree for my dog to be boarded with dogs from different households who may be boarded at the same time.
  15. I agree to allow my dog to be fed in a room other than the designated room it will sleep in for overnight boarding.
  16. I agree for my dog to sleep in it's designated room with the bedding/crate provided by me the owner of the dog(s). Or by Gee Whizz Walkies, crates are only used if this is part of your dogs normal routine and applies to home boarders.
  17. I agree to allow Gee Whizz Walkies to supply enrichment both outside and inside including, grooming, socialisation and play. All dogs will receive appropriate toys/feeding enrichment such as food dispensing toys.
  18. I agree for Gee Whizz Walkies to allow my dog(s) to be walked outside of the home environment or garden and to be walked on and off lead with other home boarding dogs from different homes including my residential dog.
  19. I acknowledge that Gee Whizz Walkies will attach an identity tag to my dog with the details of the home boarding provider, in case my dog, escapes, slips the lead or runs off from Victoria (owner of Gee Whizz Walkies).
  20. I agree for Gee Whizz Walkies to allow my dog to play in the garden with my resident dog and other home boarding dogs.
  21. I agree for Gee Whizz Walkies to my dog(s) together in a designated room for play.
  22. I agree for Gee Whizz Walkies to separate dogs from the same household from their designated room if it becomes necessary.
  23. I agree with Gee Whizz Walkies doing a risk assessment against my dog(s), the resident cats and visiting children /children staying overnight in the boarding home.
  24. I agree to inform Gee Whizz Walkies if my dog is in season. Gee Whizz Walkies has the right to refuse boarding due to the resident/other home boarding dog(s) not being neutered.
  25. I agree that if there is evidence of external parasites (ticks, fleas, lice) Gee whizz Walkies can treat my dog with an appropriate product authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and licensed for use on animals in the UK. Treatment will be discussed with a veterinarian before administering.
  26. I agree that in the event of prevention to and control of the spread of disease my dog(s) would be taken to an offsite isolation facility, either the owners Veterinary Service or Milcrofts Vets, Workington which ever is closer.
  27. I agree and authorise that in the event of an emergency my dog(s) are unable to be collected by myself or my emergency contact that Gee Whizz Walkies can find alternative accommodation, this will be with another available registered home boarder or Kennels.
  28. The client consents to their dog/pet being photographed, videotaped, and/or used in any media or advertising by Gee Whizz Walkies without prior approval. All such media remain the property of Gee Whizz Walkies.
  29. The client agrees that, signing the key holder waiver form this will indemnify Gee Whizz Walkies in full against any liability arising from loss or damage to the property or its contents, in present and future circumstances.
  30. I understand that Gee Whizz Walkies will send an invoice via email of the agreed services undertaken, for boarding 50% of the fee must be paid at time of booking, the remainder of the payment to be made 7 days prior to the service being carried out. I agree to pay by bank transfer or by the payment method offered as per and upon receipt of invoice. I understand that Gee Whizz Walkies can revoke any services that I get from the company until the invoice is settled.
  31. I understand my dog(s) will be collected from 6pm on their first day of stay for home boarding and returned by 6pm on their last day of stay.
  32. Cancellations made within 30 days of the first date of the booking will be subject to 50% of the full booking.
  33. Cancellations made within 7 days of the first date of the booking will incur the full payment. (Cancellation fees must be charged as I am unlikely to re-fill the space with such short notice).
  34. Dog Training - Once the training form has been completed you are entering into an agreement and committing to attend the class or 1-2-1 session. Payment is to be made before attending the course or other training sessions. An invoice will be sent via Pet Sitter Plus as with all other services provided by Gee Whizz Walkies. 
  35. In the event of non-attendance to the course or session and the space not being filled, a refund or partial refund will not be given.
  36. At least 7 days notice of cancellation is required, your booking may be transferable to another date at the discretion of Gee Whizz Walkies and if available.
  37. In the event of Gee Whizz Walkies cancelling the course, workshop or session you will have the option to have a refund or transfer to another date convenient to yourself and Gee Whizz Walkies.
  38. No variation of the terms and conditions will have effect unless confirmed by Gee Whizz Walkies in writing.