10/01/2024
Our website has now been updated with the requirements in line with **NEW LEGISLATION 2024 Banned Breeds and the Dangerous Dogs Act**. You can check if this is applicable by visiting the following government website and this will also confirm your requirements as an owner https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs
If the Banned Breeds requirements are relevant to you, please see below;
Prior to booking Pooch’s Paddock for the use with any Banned Breed dog, the owner must supply Pooch’s Paddock with the following documents in advance;
• Exemption Certificate
• Insurance Certificate
• Proof of Micro Chip
• Proof of Neutering in line with government rules
Banned Breeds Field Rules & Procedure
• The banned breed dog must be registered with the Index of Exempted Dog (IED) and Public Liability Insurance must be in place. The dog also must be neutered & micro chipped.
• All dogs must be on a lead and muzzled in the car park area (public place) prior to and after using the field. (All dogs no matter of the breed must be on a lead in this area also).
• Once inside the field, the gate is to be closed and locked with a padlock – you are required to bring your own personal padlock when using Pooch’s Paddock. This will eliminate any issues out of your control ie if any other user loses the general lock, key etc. As hirer for a banned breed, you are required to provide your own lock to secure the gate.
• The lead and muzzle can be removed once locked in the field if you wish to.
• Only one household of dogs may attend together, banned breeds can not attend as part of a group booking & cannot mix with any dogs from other households.
• The dog handler ratio is required to be 1:1 at all times for banned breeds (adult handlers). If attending with additional dogs from the same household that are not banned breeds, it is 1:1 with the banned breed dog & additionally 1 adult handler for the other breeds.
For example;
1 x Banned Breed = 1 Adult Handler
2 x Banned Breeds (same household) = 2 Adult Handlers
3 x Banned Breeds (same household) = 3 Adult Handlers
1 x Banned Breed + 2 other breeds (same household) = 2 Adult Handlers
This is with effect from 1st February 2024. Thank you for understanding.
