Many people today lead busy lives and even dog lovers don’t always get the chance to walk their dogs every day which is why the market for dog walkers has boomed over recent years. A growing profession, dog walking is extremely popular in major cities where owners are working longer hours than before and simply don’t want their dogs left at home all day with out being walked. If you are a dog walker then there are some types of dog walking insurance that you should consider to ensure that you and the dogs under your care and supervision are protected.

Although dog walking insurance is not required by law yet in the UK, dog walkers ultimately have responsibility for the welfare of the dogs they are looking after, themselves and members of the public. The following types of cover will ensure that you are adequately protected should the worst happen:

Types of Dog Walking Insurance

> 3rd Party Public Liability Insurance – This is a type of insurance which would provide cover in the event that one of the dogs you were walking attacked another dog or person or caused damage to private property.

> CCC Insurance (Care, Custody & Control) – The three C’s insurance is cover for you, the dog walker, in case a dog under your control is lost, injured or dies.

> Employers Liability Insurance – Of course this type of insurance applies to any one who has employees but if your dog walking business grows to the point where you need to employ staff to walk some of the dogs for you then you as an employer need insurance too in the event that one of your members of staff injures themselves or some one else.

Ensure you are covered!

Whether you are a part time or full time dog walker, dog walking insurance is something that should always be considered to ensure you and the dogs you are looking after are properly covered. If you are a dog owner then feel free to browse our site for more information on dog insurance.