If you are paid to walk dogs, you need to have a permit to use our parks. A paid dog walker is allowed to walk up to six dogs.
If you walk your dogs without a permit, you could get a £100 on the spot fine (also known as a penalty charge notice).
Dog walking permit helps to make sure:
- The parks and wildlife are protected
- Access to the public is maintained
- Insurance arrangements are in place
- Our parks are well kept and preserved
- Health and safety standards and best industry practice are followed
Our professional dog walking permits run from 1 April to 31 March each year.
Deadlines
- New applicants or changes to existing permit: 10 weeks before the start date
- Renew an existing permit with no changes: 4 weeks before the start date
This means that you will need to re-apply by February for a permit renewal starting 1 April each year.
Fees and charges
- The yearly permit fee per applicant or named dog walker is £200 plus VAT
- There is no charge for a permit for a charity walker
- Replacement charge for a lost permit is £20