Running a boarding kennel means looking after other people’s dogs while their owners are away. Our boarding kennel insurance protects your business, your team and your premises, whether you run a small family kennel or a large site with staff.
Boarding Kennels Insurance
Flexible boarding kennel insurance, tailored to your business and the dogs in your care.
What are boarding kennels?
Boarding kennels are businesses that look after dogs overnight while their owners are on holiday, away for work or otherwise unable to care for them. Dogs are usually given their own kennel or room, along with feeding, exercise and attention from staff. Some kennels offer extras such as grooming or training.
Why do boarding kennels need insurance?
New: Dogs are in your care day and night, so a lot can go wrong. A dog could become ill, injure itself or another dog, or escape. Your premises could be damaged by fire or flood, leaving you unable to open. The right insurance means you’re not left paying for any of it yourself.
Read more in our blogs, Why your pet business needs liability cover and Handling pet injuries in your care.
What owners look for in dog boarding kennels
Owners ask plenty of questions before they book a kennel. Here’s what they look for, and where the right insurance fits in:
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- A council licence. Owners will expect you to hold one and display it.
- Safe, secure facilities. Clean, comfortable kennels with secure fencing. Buildings and contents cover protects them, and business interruption cover helps if damage forces you to close.
- Trained, caring staff. If you employ people, employers’ liability is a legal requirement.
- Health checks and a clear emergency plan. Care, custody and control cover helps with vet fees and more if a dog is ill or injured while staying with you.
- Proof of insurance. Owners want to know their dog is protected, and public liability and care, custody and control cover show you take that seriously.
Cover Available for Boarding Kennel Insurance
Liability
Employers’ Liability
Public Liability
Professional Indemnity
Care of Animals
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
Buildings & Property
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
Business Interruption
Money
Goods in Transit
Specified All Risks
Frozen Food
Why choose Brooks Braithwaite as your broker?
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- Pet business specialists. We’ve been insuring pet businesses for more than 45 years, so we understand how a busy kennel runs.
- Cover built around you. We help you put together a policy that fits your business, not a one-size-fits-all package.
- Quick, easy quotes. Get a price online or over the phone, whichever suits you.
- Friendly, expert support. Our team is on hand to talk through your cover and answer your questions.