FAQ Category: Dog Grooming Insurance

Yes it will cover a pets personal items within normal expectations, anything out of the normal expectation that is left with a dog however would not be covered whilst in your care. For example a pets collar, lead, travel crate would be fine but your customers handbag, jewellery and keys are not things you typically leave with a pet.

You do not require a qualification to do dog grooming, however it may be beneficial for you and the dogs you groom if you do attend a course in grooming, styling or animal welfare.

Yes, as long as you operate within the United Kingdom only.

You should notify us as soon as practicably possible after becoming aware of any incident that might lead to a claim. We usually require you to provide full information in writing about the incident and any damages claimed.

Yes, we offer coverage for legal costs and expenses incurred in defending against claims, subject to the insurer’s consent and the policy limits.

Yes, the public liability section of the policy generally covers damage to property for which you are legally liable, subject to certain conditions and exclusions.

Yes, we offer coverage for Business Equipment, which includes grooming specific equipment, mobile devices, stock, or tools of trade specifically purchased for and used in connection with your grooming business.

Yes, our policy includes coverage for accidental death, bodily injury, illness, or disease of animals in the care, custody or control of the Insured. This is typically limited to £25,000 per animal and subject to the overall limit of liability stated in the policy schedule.

Yes, our insurance excludes dogs classified under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or any subsequent legislation, as well as cross breeds involving such classified dogs.

Our dog grooming insurance typically covers activities such as hand scissoring, clipping, wash & blow drying, hand stripping, de-shedding, nail cutting, ear plucking & cleaning, anal gland expression, and pet tooth brushing.