All clients will be deemed to have accepted Paces and Paws terms and conditions (as laid out here) on signature of the contract.
Paces and Paws will not confirm any booking until a consultation has been carried out with the client and the contract, with full details of client requirements, has been signed by the client.
Full payment for services (agreed either at time of booking or subsequently) is to be made within 7 days of receipt of invoice or, by the date specified on the invoice (for dog walking clients) via cash or bank transfer. If payment is not made within this time 2.5% of the total bill will be added for each day that payment is overdue.
Upon Pet Sitting the client must provide all items necessary for pets to be adequately cared for in the client’s absence. (i.e., food, medication, leads, tags, collars, cat litter etc). Should pets require any additional supplies whilst in the care of Paces and Paws, these will be purchased and added to the bill.
The client must provide Paces and Paws with the name and contact number of someone capable of making a decision relating to the pet(s) in an emergency. If the contact is not available Paces and Paws reserves the right to consult with a veterinary surgeon and then make a decision which is in the best interests of the animal.
The client is responsible for any veterinary bills, no matter how they are incurred, whilst pets are in the care of Paces and Paws
Paces and Paws must be alerted to any behavioural problems with their pets at the time of booking. Failure to do so may result in additional charges or cancellation of any future contract.
Although Paces and Paws holds Public Liability insurance, wherever possible pets should be insured by the client. Paces and Paws reserves the right to refuse a booking for any animal which is not insured.
Paces and Paws will care for your animal as you would, and whilst we will make every effort to ensure your pet is well looked after in your absence, Paces and Paws cannot be held liable for any loss, injury or death to a pet either inside or outside of the home whilst in our care.
Dog Walking Terms and Conditions
Cancellations – for cancellations of walks for a period of 1 week or more one months notice is required. For cancellations of 1 or 2 days walks a weeks notice is required. If the required notice is not given charges will be applied in full for the cancelled period.
All dogs being exercised must be fully vaccinated and on a regular flea and worm control regime.
All dogs being walked will undergo a trial period of one week to ensure that they are adequately trained and socialised.
Paces and Paws reserves the right to cancel the contract at any time & with immediate effect if the dog does not respond well to the walker and/or other dogs.
All dogs will be exercised on a lead unless prior agreement has been reached with Paces and Paws and a disclaimer form has been signed.
The walker will apply personal judgment and cut short a walk if necessary because of extreme weather conditions (ie, heat, thunder storms) for the safety of both the dogs and the walker.
If dogs require a quick towelling off after walks towels must be provided and left by the front door.
A female dog cannot be walked when she is in season and up to 6 weeks after her season starts.
Pet Sitting Terms & Conditions
Any cancellations must be made more than 48 hrs in advance or the full rate will be charged.
Paces and Paws will make adequate steps to ensure your home is safe and secure in your absence, however Paces and Paws cannot be held responsible for any burglaries or accidents caused by your pet(s).
The client must provide all items necessary for your pet to be adequately cared for in the clients absence.