Paddock Terms and Conditions
It is important that all of our users and visitors are able to enjoy the use of our paddock safely. Please observe the following terms and conditions.
By making a booking, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions at the time of making your booking.
If any user or visitor breaches the terms and conditions, Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd can at their absolute discretion, ask them to leave the paddock and prevent them from using the paddock going forwards.
These terms and conditions may be updated from time to time.
This agreement does not create any rights over the land, and you accept that the landowner maintains control and possession of the paddock and communal areas at all times.
Risk and liability
- The paddock is a large area of former agricultural land, with the potential for uneven ground, vegetation, branches, stones and other potential hidden hazards, which are consistent with the countryside. You acknowledge that the nature and condition of the paddock will vary depending on the season and/or weather at the time.
- The use of the paddock is entirely at your own risk. Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd accepts no liability for the death of, or injury to, any person or dog using the facility, or damage to any property. Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd accepts no liability for losses, claims, actions, damages, expenses, or any other liability incurred by you whilst at Park Wood Dog Activity Centre.
- The behaviour and actions of your dog(s) and children are your sole responsibility.
- Visitors and users must report any accident, injury or incident to us immediately by calling 07713266845 or 07854059738.
- All Dog Trainers must provide a copy of their Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance prior to using the paddocks. Professional Dog Walkers must provide a copy of their Public Liability Insurance.
Personal safety and children
- You are welcome to bring friends and family to walk your dog(s) and you agree to take full responsibility for their safety and ensure that they abide by the terms and conditions for the use of the paddock.
- Children under the age of 16 are welcome but must be supervised at all times. Children and users must respect the paddock and their contents and children must not be allowed to climb on the fences, gates, portaloo or any equipment in the play area or otherwise.
- You agree not to let anyone else into the paddock other than friends and family that you intended to use the paddock with.
Dog safety
- There has been a worrying increase in the number of dog thefts nationally and you should ensure that you take all necessary precautions and that your dog(s) always remains within eyesight.
- Although the fences and gates are designed to minimise the chance of escape, you must assess whether the boundaries are suitable for your dog(s) before letting them out of your car or off the lead. Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd accepts no responsibility or liability for dogs that escape the paddock.
- The fences and gates will be inspected regularly, however damage may occur from time to time. If you notice any damage or issues, please contact 07713266845 or 07854059738 immediately and stop using the paddock until the issue is rectified.
Parking and valuables
- Your vehicle(s) or any property brought to Park Wood Dog Activity Centre is done so at your own risk. Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd cannot be held responsible for any accidents, damage, or loss incurred to vehicles or their contents and valuables.
Entering and exiting the paddock
- Please ensure that you arrive on-time and remain in your car with your dogs in the lane outside the gate until the previous user has vacated the paddock.
- At the start of your session, you must unlock the gate and drive your vehicle into the car park and park on the designated hardstanding area. Do not drive into the grassed paddock area unless specifically directed to by a member of Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd. The access gate should be shut behind you when you are using the paddock. There is space for multiple cars in the parking area.
- Your dog(s) must remain on a lead or in your car until the gate is closed behind you.
- Please vacate the field by the end of your session, so that the next visitor can enjoy their full booking. You should allow enough time within your session to clear up all dog poo and collect your possessions.
- You must lock the gate behind you at the end of your session.
Etiquette and house rules
- Please enjoy and respect the countryside whilst walking your dog(s). The paddock must not be used for any illegal / immoral use and you agree not to do anything which may diminish the enjoyment of other visitors and users.
- Dog poo bags and bins are provided in the paddock. You must pick up your dog poo and dispose of it in the bins provided or take it away with you.
- All other litter must be collected and taken away with you. Please do not dispose of it in the dog poo bins.
- No smoking must take place anywhere on site.
- Use of any BBQ equipment or campfires is strictly prohibited.
- Please discourage your dogs from digging in the paddocks but if they do so, any holes must be filled and reported to 07713266845 or 07854059738 before you leave the paddock.
- Your dogs must regularly be treated for flea, tick and worm prevention and be fully vaccinated before using the paddock.
- You must not bring your dogs to the paddock if they have been unwell during the last 48 hours.
- The paddock is in the open countryside, however you must respect any neighbours. If your dog persistently barks, Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd can at their absolute discretion, ask you to leave the paddock and prevent you from using the paddock going forwards.
- You must not take photos of other user(s) of the paddocks or their dogs and / or post the photos on social media without the user(s) explicit consent.
Bookings
- All bookings must be made in advance through the Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd website. It is not possible to take bookings over the phone.
- All bookings are paid for in advance through our website. Cash cannot be accepted and must not be left at the paddocks.
Cancellations / Rescheduling appointments
- All bookings are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled.
- However, you are able to reschedule your booking (unlimited times) via the website up to 24 hours before your session.
Opening Times and Closures
- The paddock is open at specific times during the summer and winter seasons as published on the website. No access to the field is allowed outside of these opening times.
- Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd reserves the right to close the paddock and/or withdraw permission for the use of the paddock at any time and for any reason. Such closures may be required for essential maintenance or severe weather conditions for example. If a booking needs to be cancelled by Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd, any advanced payment will be refunded but Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd shall accept no liability for any other expenses incurred or loss sustained by the client as result of the use of the paddock being withdrawn.
Basis of Occupation
- Park Wood Dog Activity Centre Ltd (the Licensor) grants a Licence to Occupy to the customer (the Licensee) for the specified time period and paddock set out in the booking.
- The Licensor gives the Licensee permission to use the paddock subject to the terms set out above.
- This licence is personal to the Licensee and is not assignable.
- The Licensor is not liable for the acts or omissions of third parties carrying out activities on land adjacent to the paddock area.
