ALL USERS MUST AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRIOR TO USE. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERMIT THE CLIENT TO USE HUTTOFT HOUNDS EXERCISE FIELD FOR EXERCISING DOGS UNDER CLOSE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES
Booking
- Please ensure you have selected the correct number of dogs at booking
- Bookings are non transferable or to be sublet to other people
- You will be informed of the gates code prior to your visit, codes must not be shared with others and codes are changed on a regular basis.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have provided the correct details and have received a confirmation email / text message. If not received please contact Huttoft Hounds either by message or phone.
- It is the responsibility of the hirer /user to ensure that the field is suitable before letting their dog/s off the lead. Huttoft Hounds accept no liability for escaped dogs. It is recommended all dogs be insured under their owners public liability insurance.
- Please ensure all dogs are fully vaccinated and wormed. Huttoft Hounds accept no liability for any illness obtained from being on site.
- If your dogs are showing any signs of ill health (diarrhoea, vomiting, kennel cough, general lethargy etc) you must not attend the field and you must re-schedule the appointment.
- The field is surrounded by a 6-foot V mesh fencing privacy screening in some areas to restrict view of the 3 elderly horses on site who are highly unlikely to interrupt your session, (Please do not feed or throw food over for the horses) however, if your dog(s) can jump high fences or is/are likely to dig themselves out, then the field may not be totally secure for you.
- Anyone using the field for training or walking other people’s dogs need to have their own Insurance in place to cover clients and dogs.
- Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the booking time will not be refunded. Please contact for cancellations made 24 hours in advance to request a refund.
- In keeping with the law regarding 'responsible dog ownership', you are entirely responsible for yours and your dogs' safety whilst at Huttoft Hounds.
- The opening hours of the field will change throughout the year in conjunction with daylight hours
- All visiting XL bullies must be compliant with government legislation and be insured with up to date documentation. Guidelines must be followed until secured in the field and pedestrian gate locked behind you before removing muzzle and lead.
Your visit
- The client has exclusive use of the field. There is a maximum limit of 6 dogs allowed to use Huttoft Hounds at any one time and maximum of 2 cars per visit.
- Strictly no parking / blocking of Sea Lane
- Please ensure you arrive on the hour of your appointment time and exit the field no later than ten to the hour. Do not arrive at the site any earlier than 5 minutes before the start time of your booking.
- Please ensure when you enter the car park and the field you secure the gate behind you and scramble the numbers for your safety
- Apologies there are currently no toilets or drinking water facilities for owners onsite
- If you arrive late, you must still leave promptly at the end of your session so not to disrupt following bookings.
- If you arrive and see the field in use please park in the designated waiting bays and stay with your dogs in the car until they have left. This is of the utmost importance as the previous client’s dogs may need space from either you or your dogs.
- If the previous user stays past your start time and do not appear to be leaving, please call the owner on 07729 623127
- The ground is uneven in places and caution must be taken. You are advised to wear sensible and appropriate footwear to suit the grounds and conditions.
- We aim to maintain the grounds in the best condition we can (weather permitting) however some hazards may remain such as sticks, stones, small holes, branches and nettles
- From time to time we need to complete essential maintenance on our land surrounding the field ie grass cutting, poo hoovering etc. If you feel this would interrupt your session ie if have a noise reactive dog please let us know in the comment box at booking and we will endeavour to avoid completing during your visit.
Field use
- If your dog causes significant damage, please let us know so we can fix it asap. This is of the utmost importance as holes in the field can cause injury to other dogs or people.
- Please keep dogs on leads until the padlock is secured on the pedestrian field gate
- All dog poo must be picked up using the poo bags & bins provided and disposed of in the bins. Repeat offenders who do not do this will be banned from the field.
- The facilities provided are for dog use only. Any children under the care or control of the client are to be always supervised. Huttoft Hounds will not be held liable for any injuries they may incur if anyone does so.
- Dogs should not be left unattended in the field at any time.
- The boundary and security of the field is checked twice daily. However please call on 07729 623127 to report any holes or damage noted outside of the checking times.
- Please try to keep noise to a minimum to respect our neighbours.
- You are responsible for any damage caused by you or your dog to the property or facilities of Huttoft Hounds.
- There is fresh water from the tap at the wash down area and water bowls are available / buckets placed around the field in summer months
- Strictly no BBQ’s or fires at the field
- Please do not allow your dogs to dig near the fence line to prevent any escapees
- Dog toys welcome but please take away with you on your departure - not all toys are suited to all dogs
- Please ensure that the gate to the beach is closed on your departure and all gates secured and codes scrambled.
- Please leave the field in a clean and tidy manner as you would expect to find it.
- Huttoft Hounds accepts NO liability for any damage to property or injury to, or the death of any person or dog using the field or for any veterinary bills that arise from using the field. Use of the dog field and its facilities is at your own risk. However if you do have any incidents please report these to Huttoft Hounds immediately.
Any questions please CONTACT US or email Info@huttofthounds.com
The owners reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
Withdrawal of Facility
Huttoft Hounds reserve the right to withdraw permission to use the facility at their discretion, for example on the basis of weather conditions, or where individuals have not complied with the conditions of use. Subject to the reason for the withdrawal of the facility, any advanced payment may be refunded. However Huttoft Hounds shall be under no liability for any other expenses incurred or loss sustained by the client as result of the use of the facility being withdrawn at our sole discretion.