Terms and conditions
"The rules"
By booking to use the facilities at Elm Dog Park you accept the below terms and conditions:
- Please do not enter the field before your booked session and you must leave on time to respect the next booking.
- Please close the gate upon entry/exit of the site.
- Please lock the field padlock and scramble the numbers after use.
- All dog faeces must be picked up, using the bags provided or your own bags and placed in the on site dog poo bins or taken with you. Failure to do so may result in a ban from the site.
- If you do come across dog faeces that someone else has missed, please pick it up to maintain the cleanliness of the site.
- When entering the field you do so at your own risk and responsibility (be careful as the ground may be uneven or slippery).
- Elm Dog Park is not liable for any death, damage, injury, accident or loss to any person or animal while using the facility.
- You are liable for any damage caused inside or outside the field, by you, your dog(s) or any person in your party.
- Do not interfere with or make any alteration to the arrangement or layout of the field.
- We reserve the right to close the field at any time, if this happens you will be informed and receive a full refund.
- Please do not climb any gates or fences.
- If you arrive late you will not be allowed an extension to your time.
- Do not drop litter or food of any kind anywhere in the site, please place it in one of the litter bins provided.
- All dogs using the field must be wormed and up to date with their vaccinations.
- No dog should be left unattended at any time as you are entirely responsible for your dogs safety whilst on the premises.
- If your dog is ill or has been ill in the 48 hours prior to your session, please do not attend the park. Please inform us and we can reschedule as required.
- Please report any damage of the site to us, at the earliest possible time.
Banned Breeds
At Elm Dog Park we want your furry friends to enjoy themselves no matter how big or small! However with the regulations introduced in 2024 we must make some additional requests to be compliant with laws:
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Your dog must be registered with the index of exempted dog (IED) AND hold a public liability insurance certificate. You will need to provide us with a copy of both these certificates if we should request them.
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The dog must have been neutered and have a Micro Chip with up to date owner details – in line with Government rules.
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Whilst visiting the park the dog to handler ratio must be a maximum of 1 restricted dog per handler at all times. One handler may not bring two XL bully dogs – two handlers would be required for two dogs of this type. If XL Bully owners have other breeds of dog from the same household it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your household’s dogs whilst off lead. If there are dogs present from different households, any XL Bully type dog will need to remain muzzled and on a lead at all times.
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Owners must ‘lock’ themselves inside the field. This will prevent any accidental or unauthorised entry by a third party from the outside. Any dogs arriving on foot must be kept on a lead and muzzled, until the gate is shut and secured, behind them. Once the field gate is secured behind you, you can remove the lead and muzzle. On departure, the dog must be put back on a lead and muzzled before unlocking and opening the gate to leave the field.
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Adherence to the field’s time slot rules are particularly important. Please ensure you are not early for your time slot. If you do arrive early you must wait down the road away from the park until your time slot begins. As is standard practice, NEVER attempt to enter the field when there is someone in there already.
Thank you for your understanding in this sensitive matter.
