Insurance for dog walkers

Tailored cover, designed for dog walkers

From elderly owners to full time workers, when it comes to their dogs, your clients look to you for reliability and expert care. You may not have thought about it in much detail, but your business needs the protection of good dog walkers’ insurance – just in case something goes wrong. With Simply Business you can build a policy that looks after you and the animals in your care, plus any specialist equipment. Whether you work on your own or employ people, it's quick but specific insurance for dog walkers, with everything combined in one policy.

How much does dog walking insurance cost? Premiums will vary based on your needs, but as with most things, getting covered provides you with valuable peace of mind. With good insurance for dog walkers, you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're properly protected, and ready for business.

Cover from £6.82 a month, get insured in minutes. (10% of direct debit customers repay their annual policy in 10 monthly payments of £6.82 or less across all our trades insured. Based on data from 1 October 2019 - 31 March 2020, for comparison only. Cancellation charges may apply, please refer to our full terms & conditions.)

What insurance do I need as a dog walker?

Public liability insurance is often a very important cover for dog walkers and pet sitters, in case someone is injured or their property harmed because of your business. Simply Business offers between £1 million and £5 million in cover, to protect you against this cost.

If you run your dog walking business from home, another key consideration is any specialist tools or business equipment you have – even if this is just simple IT equipment. Our business content options will help take care of the day to day risks, insuring your business contents separately from your home contents.

Dog walker insurance policy details

• Make sure you read your policy documents carefully and that you understand any exclusions that may apply
• If you offer services aside from just dog walking – such as kennel care or grooming – make sure you tell us when completing the form
• If you employ people, even in your own home, you’re legally obliged to take out employers’ liability insurance. Not doing this could lead to a heavy fine

Need more details? Hear more about your business cover options from our expert team in a quick set of videos. Just choose the cover you’re interested in and get some expert insight into how each option can help your business. You can also check out our business insurance FAQs.