08/01/2024
๐จ๐ถ XL BULLY UPDATE ๐ถ๐จ
PLEASE READ...
So after emails back and forth with my insurance regarding where we all stand for XL Bully's using the woods, in a nutshell -
We have spoken to DEFRA about the Field Hire situation, and we have submitted all of the questions we have received to their policy department.
As your insurer, you will be covered to hire out your private fields for an XL Bully Dog on the following basis: (*please read further as I challenged a few points).
- The dog is registered with the index of exempted dog (IED) and a copy of the life certificate is obtained and provided to us in the event of a claim.
- A copy of the public liability insurance certificate for the dog is obtained and provided to us in the event of a claim.
- The dog handler ratio is 1:1 with their handler at all times* - see below
- The dog is Neutered
- The dog is Micro Chipped
- The dog is muzzled at all times* - see below
- The field is private property with no public access passing through
- The field is securely fenced and locked so the dog cannot escape
- The dog is kept on a lead until the gate is shut when entering the field
- The dog is put back on a lead before opening the gate to leave the field
๐ถ I queried a few points:
- Handler Ratios 1:1 - so as many people own more then one dog. For example, one XL Bully, one Labrador, one collie. The ratio explained means under that situation you would need two people - one for 1:1 for XL bully and one for the other dogs.
- if you had two XL Bully - then two people required.
- All dogs must be from the same household.
- The muzzle - CAN BE REMOVED once inside the woods and locked in. (phew!)
๐ As my car parking area is inside the woods and you lock yourself in. This will relieve a lot of stress as once you are parked inside and the gate is locked you are secured in the woods.
๐ All dogs MUST BE from the same household, whilst I understand the frustration this may cause and lack of socialisation for the dogs. The priority here is keeping all your dogs safe.
๐ถ All in all, I feel this is good news and Woofing Woods Ltd can confidently still provide a safe place for everyone and muzzle free!
Any questions please contact me - Jo ๐พ
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