Running a dog day care centre means giving your clients’ dogs a safe, fun and caring place to spend the day. With that comes responsibility, so the right insurance is essential. Our dog day care insurance protects your business, your team and the dogs you look after if the unexpected happens.
Looking after someone else’s dog is a big responsibility. Accidents and injuries can happen however careful you are. With the right insurance in place, you’re covered if they do, so you can focus on running your business.
Owners want to know their dog is in safe hands too. Insurance shows you’re professional, trustworthy and take their dog’s wellbeing seriously.
Read more in our blog, Why your pet business needs liability cover.
Up to £5m cover for injury or property damage caused while dogs are in your care. It’s a must-have for busy drop-offs and pick-ups.
Up to £2,500 cover per dog for accidents, injuries or unexpected mishaps, even if the dog has its own pet insurance. It helps you deal with emergencies without worrying about vet bills.
Up to £100,000 if a client claims against you for mistakes, bad advice or a service that causes loss or damage.
Up to £30,000 towards the cost of defending or settling a negligence claim made against you by your clients.
Optional extras, tailored to your business:
– Employers’ Liability up to £10m
– Money up to £4,000
– Own Goods in Transit up to £2,000
Employers’ liability
Public liability
Professional indemnity
Care, Custody & Control of Animals
Inclusive of the following:
– Veterinary Fees
– Death of Animal
– Loss by Theft or Straying
– Advertising & Reward
– Animals in Transit
Custodial Responsibility
Property Damage
Accidental Damage cover is available under ‘Buildings’, ‘Contents’ and ‘Stock’ sections.
Cover available:
Buildings
Contents
Stock
Internal Fixed Glass
Computers & Other Business Equipment
Business Machinery
Money
Goods in transit
Loss or theft of keys
Specified all risks
Does your day care offer dog walking or other off-site activities? We can cover those too? To add them to your policy, give our friendly team a call on 0345 982 5499.
Starting a dog day care takes planning, but the steps are clear. Most people begin with:
The cost of insurance depends on the level of cover you choose.
Basic cover, including Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Care, Custody & Control of Animals, starts at just £15.95 a month.* The cost of dog day care insurance depends on your business and the cover you choose. The main things that affect the price are:
The quickest way to find out is to get a quote online, or call our friendly team on 0345 982 5499.
*£15.97 a month is based on minimum core cover including Keys, Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Care, Custody & Control of Animals (Plan 4). Price correct as of October 2026.