Policy

XL Bully & Dangerous Dogs Policy

The Dog Den Field welcomes all dogs, including those listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 — subject to the conditions set out below. We want every dog to have the freedom to run safely.

Before your first booking with a listed breed, please contact us so we can verify your documents. 07587 256684

Listed breeds

The following breeds are currently listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Owners of these breeds are welcome to book, provided all conditions below are met.

XL Bully (added February 2024)
Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasileiro

Conditions for booking

Under UK legislation, listed breeds may exercise in securely enclosed, privately owned fields provided the following conditions are met. These are required by law and by our insurance policy.

Your dog must be registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs (IED)
Your dog must be microchipped
Your dog must be permanently neutered
The handler ratio is 1:1 — one adult handler per listed dog at all times
Only dogs from one household may exercise in the field at one time
Your dog must be covered by third-party public liability insurance

Arrival protocol

For each session with a listed breed, please follow these steps as required by our insurance company and the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

1

On arrival, keep your dog muzzled and on a lead at all times until you are inside the field and the gate is securely latched behind you.

2

Do not open the field gate until the previous customer has fully departed.

3

Once inside the field, you may remove the muzzle if your dog is settled and safe, at your own discretion and risk.

4

At the end of your session, re-muzzle your dog before leaving the field through the gate.

5

Keep your dog muzzled and on a lead until they are safely secured in your vehicle.

Documents required before your first visit

Please send the following to us before or at your first booking with a listed breed. Call us on 07587 256684 to arrange.

Valid Index of Exempted Dogs (IED) certificate
Proof of third-party public liability insurance for your dog
Confirmation that your dog is microchipped and permanently neutered

Ready to book?

Once your documents are verified, book a session in the normal way. If you have any questions about bringing a listed breed, please get in touch before your first visit.