Our neutral walks are run by volunteers who give up their time and energy to arrange local walks and locations for you to attend with your dog. They are not dog trainers and this is not a training session. You are fully responsible for your dog and the handling of them, this is just a chance for you to get together with likeminded people and connect with a community so please bring kindness to your leader. Please take a read of the waiver and rules below. If you have further questions you can contact us on admin@honesthounds.co.uk

Rules: 

• Dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds are welcome but all dogs must remain under the control of their handler at all times. 

• There will be no on-lead greetings at any time during these walks unless specifically arranged by the leader.

• Every group walk will start on lead and most will remain this way. If dogs have solid recall they may be swapped to a long line/e-collar/muzzle. No dog should be let off lead without one of these safety backups and this needs to be arranged by the leader and agreed by the whole group before proceeding. If you are looking for regular off lead walks check out our Social Walks.

• If you are working on reactivity with your dog we ask that you only bring one dog per handler so you can give them your full focus. 

• Walks will be held on a monthly basis but the time, location, and group size are up to the leader to decide. Some leaders will offer more than one monthly walk but this will depend on their schedules. They are volunteering their time so please respect this.

• Dogs that show signs of human/dog aggression must be muzzled. These sessions are not active training sessions and the leader is not a dog trainer. It is up to you to handle your dog. If you are looking for help/training please check out the dog trainer map as a 1:1 session may be more suitable for now.

• Spots will be filled on a first-come basis. If you can no longer make it, please let your leader know ASAP so they can fill the spot. 

• Please make sure your dog is fit and healthy to attend. 

• You will have the chance to share the specific needs of your dog (e.g. no eye contact, needs more space, etc) in your local WhatsApp chat for the sessions you attend so everyone can be on the same page. 

• All tools are welcome as long as they are being used responsibly and are within your country/area's legal guidelines. (This includes but is not limited to: muzzles, e-collars, prong collars, and slip leads). 

• If your female dog is in heat please let your group know beforehand.

• Dogs must be handled by someone who is 18 or older. Due to the range of dogs we do not suggest that under 12s attend and anyone between 12 - 18 must be accompanied by an adult and given clear guidance on how to act around the dogs.

• Dog owners hold responsibility for the health, safety, and control of their own dogs. The walk leader or Honest Hounds are not responsible or liable for this, or any out-of-control dogs that are encountered during the walk. 

As always, respect and kindness are required. The leader is going out of their way to host these sessions for free, so please keep that in mind.

Neutral Walk Waiver

I have read, understood, and acknowledged the Honest Hounds Neutral Group Walk (HHNGW) terms and conditions and rules by agreeing to the T&Cs when I joined the Honest Hounds community. By reading, understanding, and acknowledging the terms and conditions and waiver and proceeding into an agreement and schedule of care with Honest Hounds. I affirm that I understand the inherent risks and hazards associated with the nature of group-neutral walks with Honest Hounds. These risks include, but are not limited to risks associated with having my dog around other dogs, people, wildlife, and outdoor environments, as well as interactions with the general public. Honest Hounds Leaders will take reasonable action to minimize these risks, but I understand that I, as the dog owner, am fully responsible for the actions of my dog if it causes any damage whatsoever, including, but not limited to, death, damage or injury to itself, or death, damage, or injury to other animals, pets, people and property during an Honest Hounds Neutral Group Walk. I agree to withhold my dog from attending a session if I cannot meet the rules laid out above and to let my local neutral walk leader know as soon as possible. 

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Honest Hounds and all Neutral Walk Leaders against loss or threatened loss or expense by reason of the liability or potential liability of my dog for or arising out of any claims for damages. This includes but is not limited to, medical attention to people, emergency or veterinary care (including acts of nature, encounters with wild animals, etc.), any damages caused by acts of aggression (biting, attacks, etc.), or any injury caused by my dog toward property, animals, and people during an Honest Hounds neutral group walk. I affirm that my dog is fit and healthy and I will not bring them if they have a cough or have any contagious illness. Honest Hounds shall not be liable for any illness or ailment that a dog may incur while in the presence of other dogs during these group-neutral walks. 

I understand that the walk locations and details will be shared in a WhatsApp group that I choose to join. I am aware I can leave at any time and I can only remain in the group if I have an active membership. I understand that Honest Hounds and the Neutral Walk Volunteers are not liable for the opinions of other users of the Service. Honest Hounds does not endorse or condone the views expressed by other users, and it is not responsible for the accuracy or truthfulness of any such views. If you are offended by the opinions of other users, you may report the content to Honest Hounds via email at admin@honesthounds.co.uk.
They will review any reports and take appropriate action, including removing the content or suspending or terminating the user's access to the group. By using the Service, you agree to these Limitations of Liability. If you do not agree to these Limitations of Liability, you should not use the Service.

I agree for photos and videos to be taken during these sessions and I am happy for these shared on the Honest Hounds site and social media. I am also aware that feedback from the walks (both written and recorded) may be shared to promote the experience with others. (Please email admin@honesthounds.co.uk with your name and walk location if you would rather opt-out from this).

I hereby waive and release Honest Hounds and all the Neutral Walk Leader volunteers from any and all claims, actions, suits, demands, assessments or judgments asserted and any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys fees, and accounting fees to the extent permitted by law) alleged or incurred arising out of or relating to any operations.

My joining of the community confirms that I have completely read, understood, and acknowledged the Honest Hounds Neutral Group Walks waiver, HHNGW terms, and conditions, and agree to the rules laid out.