Application Form
This form is to be completed by all new customers before participating in Muddy Paws Adventures Services.
MUDDY PAWS SERVICE AGREEMENT
Muddy Paws Adventures is covered by public liability insurance but strongly recommends having your own pet insurance for peace of mind knowing you will be financially protected in the event your dog suffers any illness or injury.
Muddy Paws Adventures agrees to provide dog walking and day-care services in a professional, caring, and trustworthy manner.
The Client agrees that their dog is in good health and fit for services provided by Muddy Paws Adventures.
The Client agrees to pay all charges accrued for services rendered on or before day of booking unless otherwise agreed.
The Client agrees to notify Muddy Paws Adventures of any concerns after completion of services.
Client agrees that their dog(s)must hold a valid current vaccination certificate (C5) to participate in Muddy Paws Adventures services.
Client agrees that their dog(s) must be up to date with flea, worm and tick medication to participate in Muddy Paws Adventures services.
All dogs will be subject to an initial assessment and trial period to ensure they are suitable for participation in Muddy Paws Adventures services.
The Client is responsible for supplying the necessary equipment and supplies needed for the care of the dog(s) including a sturdy, well-fit collar, car/walking harness, identification tag, and treats/food rewards in the case of specific sensitives that the Dog Handler cannot accommodate for.
The Client agrees to provide suitable access to keys or home to the dog(s) for the agreed appointment time.
Muddy Paws Adventures will ensure dog(s) is safe and secure upon return to their home to the best of their ability at the end of each visit if the Client is not home.
The Client understands that dogs may be permitted in designated off-lead areas and authorises Muddy Paws Adventures to allow their dog(s) off-lead within areas that are deemed safe.
Muddy Paws Adventures offers services where dogs are co-mingling together in groups and the Client accepts that during normal dog play their dog may sustain injuries.
Muddy Paws Adventures is not responsible for sickness, injury, escape, loss, accidents or death of Client’s dog(s) unless caused through negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of Muddy Paws Adventures.
Muddy Paws Adventures will follow the directions on the Veterinary Waiver in the case a dog(s) should become sick or injured.
The client is responsible for any medical expenses and damages resulting from an accident or injury to Muddy Paws Adventures representatives, damage to property/or other persons/dog(s) caused by their dog(s).
The Client agrees to indemnify Muddy Paws Adventures in the event of an accident, loss, injury or damages occurring from their services.
In the case of an emergency, inclement weather or a natural disaster, the Client authorises Muddy Paws Adventures to use reasonable judgement for the care and wellbeing of the Client’s dog(s) and residence. Muddy Paws Adventures will make reasonable efforts to maintain service during these conditions but reserves the right to adjust the schedule of service based on the sole discretion of the Dog Handler.
Muddy Paws Adventures reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time if the Dog Handler, in their sole discretion, determines that the Client’s dog(s) poses a danger to the health or safety of itself, other pets, other people, or the Dog Handler.
Muddy Paws Adventures requires a 24 hour notice period to cancel all bookings, or a fee may apply.
This document gives Muddy Paws Adventures and its representatives authorisation to enter the Client’s listed address as needed to perform agreed upon services.
Muddy Paws Adventures agrees to provide the client with a minimum of one month written notice of all changes to service rates.
The Client authorises the use of dog(s) pictures on website, social media and/or marketing materials for promotional purposes. All such media remain the property of Muddy Paws Adventures.
The Client authorises this contract to be the valid approval for services to permit Muddy Paws Adventures to accept all future in person, phone, online, or email reservations and provide services without additional signed contracts or written authorisations.
The terms of this contract apply to all pets owned by the Client, including all pets that the customer obtains on or after the date this document was agreed.
VET WAIVER AGREEMENT
Muddy Paws Adventures requires all clients to sign a Veterinary Release Form. In the event of an emergency, Muddy Paws Adventures will make every attempt to take your dog(s) to preferred veterinarian listed in your client profile, however if your veterinarian is not available or is deemed too far to travel, Muddy Paws Adventures will bring your dog(s) to an appropriate clinic.
In the case of an emergency, I understand that Muddy Paws Adventures will make every attempt to contact the owner and/or emergency contact.
If no contact can be reached, I authorise Muddy Paws Adventures to seek appropriate medical treatment for my dog(s).
I understand every effort will be made to take my dog(s) to my preferred veterinarian, however, I authorise Muddy Paws Adventures to seek treatment for my dog(s) at any appropriate clinic if necessary.
I authorise Muddy Paws Adventures and the veterinarian caring for my dog(s), to share all medical records of my dog(s) with emergency vet clinics to provide the best care possible.
I give permission to Muddy Paws Adventures to approve treatment costs at their discretion.
I agree to assume full responsibility for payment and reimbursement for all veterinary services rendered.
I understand Muddy Paws Adventures assumes no responsibility for the loss or injury or any dog(s) and is released from all liability related to transportation, treatment and expenses.
This agreement is valid from the date below and grants permission for all future veterinary care without additional authorisation each time Muddy Paws Adventures cares for my dog(s).