We look forward to welcoming you and your dogs to Skye Walks Dog Walking Park in Braughing, Hertfordshire.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of the Dog Park for you and others please read the following.

It is understood that each time you make a booking you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

1. Regular checks are taken to ensure the safety of the Dog Park, however we cannot be held responsible for any accident or injury to users or dogs whilst using the dog park.

2. Use of the Dog Park is at the dog owner’s own risk. We recommend that you have public liability insurance, often included in your pet or home insurance policy.

3. Please be respectful of our local residents with regards to noise.  This activity was always intended to be of low impact to the surrounding community. 

4. The fence is built to 5 foot high using deer netting - product name ‘Hinge Joint Universal Light Stock Fence L19-150-15 50m’.  If your dog can jump over 5 foot then please do not let them off their lead unless you are happy the field is secure.

5. Despite regular checking, we can’t guarantee that a rabbit, or other animal, won’t have dug a hole throughout the night.  If you have a dog that enjoys disappearing down rabbit holes, please do not let them off their lead.

6. Maltings Lane is narrow due to resident parking. Please wait for your booking in your car away from Maltings Lane. You must not enter the Dog Park before your allocated time slot, especially if someone else is using it before you. And you must exit on time to allow the next person their full-time slot. If there is an issue you should contact us immediately on the number provided on the contact page.

7. If you arrive late for your time slot you cannot recover this time back at the end. Please be time conscious as to assure a smooth running of the day.

8. Dogs are not to be left unattended in the Dog Park at any time.

9. Dogs should not dig holes in the Dog Park or cause any other damage. If your dog causes significant damage to the Dog Park you must contact us immediately so we can fix it.

10. Please pick your dog waste up and either take it with you or put in the dog waste bin provided in the Dog Park. Please take any other waste with you.

11. If you have booked and your dog becomes unwell please do not bring them to the Dog Park, but contact us and we will rearrange your booking.

12. Users must always respect the Dog Park and its contents. Humans should not climb the gate, fences or equipment. Children should not be left unattended at any time.

13. Users must lock the gate after use with the lock provided even if the next user has arrived for their slot. This prevents anyone entering the Dog Park who has not booked correctly.

14. We operate a no smoking policy within our Dog Park. Cigarettes are a specific danger to the land especially during dry spell months. Discarded cigarettes are unsightly and a health risk to our canine friends.

15. Under no circumstances should a user divulge any combination codes to a third party. The codes are subject to change at any time without any notice and the current code will always be in your confirmation email.

16. The user who makes the booking is the person responsible for all persons and dogs in the Dog Park during their time slot.

17. Vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk. Skye Walks Dog Walking Park cannot be held responsible for any accidents, damage or loss that may occur to your vehicle.

18. Skye Walks Dog Walking Park will not offer a refund if you do not turn up for your allocated time slot.

19. Skye Walks Dog Walking Park has the right to refuse or cancel bookings who do not comply with our terms and conditions at any time.

20. Cancellations – bookings may be cancelled and rebooked, but we will only offer refunds for bookings cancelled more than 24 hours before the booked slot.

Important information regarding XL Bullies.

We absolutely welcome you to walk your XL Bully Dog in the park on the following basis:

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 in the event of a claim.

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

3. The dog handler ratio is 1:1 with their handler at all times 

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

5. The dog is Micro Chipped

6. The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled at all times – in public

7. If you are walking on a 1:1 basis in a privately rented secure field, you may remove the lead and muzzle on the following basis:

• The field must be private property with no public access passing through

• The field must be securely fenced so the dog cannot escape

• The dog is kept on a lead and muzzled until the gate is shut when entering the field

• The dog is put back on a lead and muzzled before opening the gate to leave the field

• 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.  

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

PLEASE ENJOY THIS FACILITY WITH YOUR LOVELY DOGS WHILST BEING MINDFUL OF OUR NEIGHBOURS. WE ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!