FIELD or BARN HIRE for XL Bully’s and dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act

We want our facilities to be inclusive for all users, and welcome XL Bully’s and all exempt dog owners. There are some conditions of use imposed by the law/insurers etc. as per below;

All users must comply with the below in accordance with our insurers policy in relation to XL Bully’s and other dogs under the DDA. As owners/carers of said dogs, it is your responsibility to comply with all legal requirements and keep up to date with any changes made to the law, or your insurance.

  1. The dog is registered with the index of exempted dog (IED) and a copy of the life certificate is obtained and provided to us

  2. A copy of the public liability insurance certificate for the dog is obtained and provided to us

  3. The dog handler ratio is 1:1 with their handler at all times unless with other dogs from the same household

  4. The dog is Neutered – in line with Government Rules

  5. The dog is Micro Chipped

  6. The field/barn is securely locked when in use

  7. The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled until the gate/door is shut when entering the field/barn 

  8. The dog is put back on a lead and muzzled before opening the gate/door to leave the field/barn

  9. You can remove the lead and muzzle once inside the secured field/barn

  10. If the household has more than 1 dog, they can come to the field together as long as they have a minimum of 1 handler. All dogs leads and muzzles can be removed once in the field including the XL Bully. 

  11. . If there are dogs from different households, the banned breed will need to remain muzzled and on a lead at all time with a 1:1 handler