XL Bully Dogs – Booking Policy

Preston Fields Secure Dog Walking

Updated: October 2026

At Preston Fields, we believe all dogs deserve the opportunity to exercise safely. We welcome legally exempt XL Bully dogs, provided their owners and handlers comply with current legislation and the additional safety requirements set out below.

These conditions are in place to protect dogs, their handlers, other customers and the wider public.

Legal requirements

Before bringing an XL Bully type dog to Preston Fields, the owner or person responsible must ensure that:

  1. The dog has a valid Certificate of Exemption and is registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs.

  2. The dog is microchipped and neutered in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

  3. The person responsible complies with all conditions attached to the dog's exemption.

  4. The dog is kept on a lead and securely muzzled whenever it is in a public place, including when entering or leaving Preston Fields and while using the car park.

  5. The dog is not permitted to stray and is kept securely contained at all times.

From 1 November 2026: A child under 12 must not be left in close contact with an exempt XL Bully dog in a private place without adult supervision.

These requirements apply alongside all other relevant dangerous-dog legislation.

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Documentation and booking approval

All XL Bully dogs must be approved by Preston Fields before their first visit.

Customers must:

  • Provide a copy of the dog's valid Certificate of Exemption before their first booking is accepted.

  • Confirm that the dog is microchipped and neutered in accordance with its exemption requirements.

  • Provide any further reasonable information necessary to establish compliance with the law and our booking conditions.

  • Inform Preston Fields immediately if the dog's exemption status changes, is withdrawn or becomes invalid.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel a booking where the required information has not been provided or verified.

Lead and muzzle requirements

For the safety of everyone using Preston Fields:

  • XL Bully dogs must remain on a secure lead and wear a properly fitted muzzle throughout the car park and all shared access areas.

  • The dog must remain on its lead and muzzled while entering the booked field.

  • The field gate must be fully closed and secured before any lead or muzzle is removed.

  • Lead and muzzle removal is permitted only within the exclusively booked, securely enclosed field, where legally permitted and subject to our insurance requirements.

  • The lead and muzzle must be securely fitted again before the field gate is opened to leave.

  • The dog must never be allowed loose in the car park or any shared area.

Customers must check that all gates are properly secured before releasing their dogs.

Handlers and other dogs

As an additional Preston Fields safety condition, each XL Bully dog must have its own responsible, capable adult handler aged 18 or over throughout the visit.

Where dogs from different households attend together, or where a professional dog walker is responsible for several dogs, XL Bully dogs must remain on a lead and muzzled throughout the visit unless Preston Fields has given specific prior written approval following confirmation that the proposed arrangements comply with applicable legal and insurance requirements.

All handlers must be able to maintain effective control of the dogs in their care.

Children

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

From 1 November 2026, the legal requirement concerning children under 12 and exempt XL Bully dogs in private places must also be followed.

Preston Fields may require additional supervision or safety arrangements where appropriate.

Insurance

From 1 July 2026, third-party public liability insurance is no longer a statutory requirement for exempt XL Bully dogs in England.

However, Preston Fields may require evidence of suitable insurance where this is a condition of our own insurance cover or an expressly notified booking requirement.

Any additional insurance requirements will be confirmed before a booking is accepted.

Customer responsibilities

By booking an XL Bully dog into Preston Fields, you confirm that:

  • The dog is legally permitted to be kept and exercised in England.

  • You will comply with all applicable legislation and exemption conditions.

  • You will follow all Preston Fields safety instructions and Terms & Conditions.

  • You will maintain control of the dog and take reasonable steps to prevent escape, injury or damage.

  • You will immediately report any escape, bite, injury, dangerous incident or other significant safety concern.

Failure to comply

Preston Fields reserves the right to refuse entry, end a session or suspend future bookings where there are reasonable grounds to believe that a dog or handler does not meet the legal or safety requirements.

Serious incidents may be reported to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Thank you for helping us provide a safe, welcoming environment for all dogs and their owners.

Preston Fields Secure Dog Walking