TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE 

Owners are responsible for their own dogs at all times. Happy Hounds of Newport cannot be held liable for any loss, injury, sickness, disease or any other ailments to their dog that may result from using the facilities at the time or in the future.           

We recommend that you have public liability insurance – often this is included in your home/pet insurance or can be purchased from Dogs Trust.

 

Whilst the field is fenced, we cannot ensure absolute security for every dog. We advise that you visit in advance to assess the suitability for your dog(s).  

We cannot be held responsible should your dog escape or any consequence caused if your dog were to escape.

 

Users must not bring to the field any dog that appears unwell, dogs who have a cough, have sickness or diarrhoea, have been in contact with an infected animal, have any undiagnosed medical conditions or are known to have an infectious disease.

 

Puppies are welcome following their complete course of vaccinations.

The fields are only open to fully up to date vaccinated/titre tested dogs and dogs who Happy Hounds of Newport have cleared to attend.  Please ensure your dog is up to date with worming and parasitic treatment. This is to safeguard the health and welfare of all users of the field

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Persons under the age of 18 must be always accompanied by an adult.  Users must always keep dogs and children in sight. Your dog should not be left unattended or tied up at any time.

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Banned Breeds and the Dangerous Dogs Act including XL Bullies and Type Dogs - you can check if this is applicable to you 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. 

See section at the bottom of this page which outlines all requirements should you wish to visit with a banned breed.

Parts of the fields may not be completely level; users should be aware of this to avoid injury to themselves or their dogs.

Please consider this is a field so in poorer weather can become wet and muddy in places, even in summer months, morning dew is on the grass therefore appropriate footwear is required.

Please DO NOT allow your dog to dig in the fields (apart from designated dig areas ) or damage the hedging. This can cause injury to other users and ruins the grass.

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As required by law, dogs must have an up-to-date identification tag on their collar or harness and also be microchipped.

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Prong collars and electronic devices are not allowed. Harsh handling of dogs, either verbal or physical, is not allowed and users will be asked to leave.

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Please report any breach in the external fencing or gates immediately. Any hazard or issue within the fields should be reported immediately.

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Users must respect the area and contents.

Please respect our neighbours’ privacy and keep noise to a minimum. Dogs who exhibit excessive, persistent patterns of barking behaviour will be asked to leave and risk not being able to use the facility in the future. (** dog training and guidance can be accessed via our partner company PAWSITIVE POOCHES OF NEWPORT to assist with barking issues)

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Please do not walk anywhere apart from on the dog fields. The rest of the surrounding areas are private property, please respect this.

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There is strictly NO SMOKING on the site – entrance, car park, fields.  Anyone found smoking on the site will be asked to leave.

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Please ensure that you close the gate properly behind you when you enter/leave the fields. Padlocks should be securely positioned to ensure the security of the gates and fields.

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Payment is to be made prior to arrival during the booking process or on the day via the cash box or BACS.  Unfortunately, any cancellations without a minimum of 24 hours’ notice cannot be refunded. 

 

For safety reasons, the field is open based on daylight hours only.

7am till 9pm summer months, 8am till 7pm winter months

 

Any damage caused on the property must be paid for.

 

Happy hound of Newport reserves the right to consider changes at any time or amend these terms and conditions of use at any time. We reserve the right to refuse bookings from anyone that does not comply with our terms and conditions.

 

All users must respect neighbouring houses whilst always maintaining control of your dog(s). Please remember we rely on a good relationship with our neighbours in order to provide this resource.

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Entering and Leaving the Field

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Users agree not to arrive early and to leave the site promptly at the end of their session, to reduce the chance of overlap with the next user who may have a nervous or reactive dog.

 

We are permitting one car into each field. If you are sharing a field, additional cars must be parked in the parking area.

 

No dogs (of all breeds and types) are to be allowed off lead in the parking area when arriving and leaving, they must remain on a lead from the vehicle to entering and being inside the field with the gate closed.

 

Please do not arrive more than five minutes before your time slot                       

When/ If you arrive in a vehicle, please remain in the vehicle until the previous user has exited the field with their dog. Alternatively, if arriving on foot, please wait on the space just in front of the carpark and NOT near the gate until the previous customer has exited with their dog.  

 

Please be mindful of the time you are required to exit the field to ensure the next hirer has use at their allotted time.  A dog with no recall will not suddenly develop it just because you are in an enclosed space. Some dogs may take time to feel ready to leave. Allow time for this.

 

It is the responsibility of those using the fields to leave promptly at the end of their session so please allow enough time for your dog to be back in the car before the end of your session.

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Any owners who cannot get their dogs back at the end of their session must notify us immediately. Any additional sessions used must be paid for.

 

Cleanliness of the site

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It is the hirers and dog owners responsibility to clean up mess after their dogs.  Please leave the field in the way you would like to find it, it is inspected regularly during the day, and we work hard to keep it in good condition, please do the same.

 

Dog owners are responsible for picking up their own dog’s poo.  Our poo policy is that if you see it, you pick it up. Of course, it is possible you may miss your dog’s poo, but we ask that if you see any poo, you pick it up and someone else will find your dog’s poo and pick it up.  Help us keep the field clean and poo free for everyone’s enjoyment.

 

Dog poo must be securely bagged and placed in the designated dog waste bins provided.

Bins are for DOG WASTE ONLY. Our waste licence is only for dog waste and not any other waste, if you bring other items i.e. drinks these must be taken away with you.

OUR POO BAG ARE BEING SUPPLIED COURTESY OF THE DOGS HEALTH SHOP    Dogs Health Shop | Healthy & Nutritional Foods & Treats For Dogs In The West Midlands.

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Rubbish/broken or chewed toys/uneaten treats etc must be taken home, remember it could cause serious harm to other field users if ingested. If you see any litter which has been overlooked, please pick it up and take away with you (as others will do for you).

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Do not litter the field, this obviously poses a danger to the dogs and wildlife.           

Any litter you create MUST be taken away with you.

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Children

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Children are permitted on the field but must be supervised by an adult at all times.

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The enrichment areas (logs, tyres etc) are designed to be used only by dogs and at your own risk. 

 

We do not take any responsibility for any human/canine injury caused by them using any equipment.

 

Please do not allow them to graffiti or damage any area.

 

Please do not allow them to climb on the fencing or gates.

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Vehicles and private property

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All vehicles are parked at the owner's risk.  Happy hounds of Newport cannot be held responsible for any accidents, damage or loss incurred to vehicles or their contents and valuables.

 

Please ensure you have parked your vehicle in a way to enable to the next hirer the ability to park and avoid blocking the lane.

 

Park off the grass where possible to save the grass in adverse weather periods.

 

Loss, theft, injury, damage or accidents sustained to personal property whilst using the field is not the responsibility of Happy Hounds of Newport.

 

Use of the fields are at your own risk.

 

The facilities are checked each day to ensure it is suitable and safe for use.