Operations this guide may include
- Pet grooming and bathing services
- Dog day care, boarding, and kennel operations
- Pet sitting, dog walking, and in-home services
- Animal training, pickup, delivery, and related retail sales
Questions that shape the conversation
Insurance markets evaluate the complete operation. These are examples of details that can materially affect the available path.
- Which species, breeds, sizes, and maximum number of animals are accepted?
- How are vaccination records, temperament, separation, supervision, and overnight care handled?
- Does the business transport animals or provide services in customer homes?
- What procedures address bites, escapes, illness, injury, fire, weather, and veterinary emergencies?
Coverage topics to discuss
General liability
Customer, visitor, premises, and operational exposures arising from the business.
Animal bailee
A coverage discussion for certain injuries to or loss of animals in the insured's care, custody, or control.
Professional liability
Potential claims arising from covered grooming, training, or other professional pet services.
Commercial auto
Vehicle and transportation considerations when animals, employees, or equipment are moved for business.
Information worth preparing
- Service list, animal types, daily capacity, and annual revenue
- Employee experience, training, supervision, and screening details
- Facility, fencing, fire protection, cleaning, and emergency procedures
- Transportation, customer agreements, property values, and loss history
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