pet sitters insurance in the UK
Welcome to NARDS
Nationwide Associates of Registered Dog Sitters in the UK
If you need pet sitters insurance in the UK
(or if want to join a pet sitter / dog boarding association) ... then please read on below ...
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If you own a pet and need a local pet sitter, please insert your post code into the 'post code checker' to find one of our registered pet sitters in your area
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 If you board dogs/pets in your home or run your own pet sitting service in the UK – you can’t afford not to be a member of NARDS
Pet sitting insurance starts at just £60.00 per annum and with the NARDS members discount it will be even less. So, if you are looking for pet sitters insurance in the the UK area – you’ve come to the right place.
NARDS was founded in 2007 by the founder and owner of 'Home from Home Dog Boarding Agency Ltd' which is the largest dog boarding agency of its kind in the UK and has had a half hour documentary shown on Channel 4 about its success. 'Home from Home' specializes in boarding dogs in family homes and holds a register of over 280 dog carers throughout the Greater London area. It was successful because of its structure, systems, marketing strategies and reputation – NARDS provides the essentials for YOU to run your own successful pet sitting business. NARDS mission is to lead in the promotion of excellence nationally among professional pet sitters and serve as a voice for this rapidly expanding industry.
There are many good reasons for joining NARDS but perhaps the most important is because you will have the help, support and advice from professionals whenever you need it. NARDS business centre will provide you a step by step guild to start or grow your own business with expert guidance and expertise and also all the form you will need your clients to sign to ensure you have the relevant signed paperwork.
NARDS provides the tools & support to foster the success of members businesses.
This site is dedicated to people who want to become pet sitters in their own home or people who already run a pet sitting service or agency - and to dog owners who are looking for a sitter to take care of their dog while they are away click here for FREE downloadable resource 'How to be a Pet Sitter'.
If you are a dog or pet owner looking for a sitter or pet sitters insurance near you in the UK, please enter your postcode in the postcode checker below box and press the search button
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By joining NARDS and becoming a member, you will receive the following benefits:-
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Pet owners who visit our site will type in their postcode to find a pet sitter near to where they live in the UK. We will register your details with you own 200 word profile on our website database for potential clients in your area to can contact you directly |
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You will gain access to our four pet sitters insurance providers who provide various types of pet sitting insurance that starts from just £60.00 – All NARDS members receive a discount |
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You will get access to valuable information that is essential to start and structure your own pet sitting business in the UK in the UK:-how to get customers in your area, how to deal with customers, what forms they should sign and what deposit to take |
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You can download forms and information sheets for expample:- Dog Walking Report Card, Customer Invoice, Pet Sitting Report Card, Dog Information Sheet, Cat Information Sheet, Telephone Reservation Information Sheet, Client Information Sheet, Instructions for Pet Sitting Package, Service Agreement, Rate Card, Medication Log, Pet Sitting Check List, Service and others. |
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You can print out our recommended booking form, confirmation form, etc for your clients, to protect your own interests |
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You can print off your membership certificate to authenticate your membership to clients and a sample flyer to place in vets etc... |
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All of the forms above can be downloaded and altered to suit your business and add your own business name and details on
We can arrange a CRB check for you (Disclosure application to the Criminal Record Bureau) for a fee of £49.99 if you intend to hold keys for dog walking or will be going into your clients homes to pet sit, etc.
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For a dog carer to become registered with our site you must agree to work to our published terms and conditions.
Members can be identified by a NARDS Membership logo on their website and marketing materials.
We have a number of sound guidelines for members to refer to and work within. Whilst we do not aim to be a policing organisation over such guidelines, we hope that members will have a desire to improve their offerings to their customer dog owners. However, there will be certain standards which we will expect from members and a reasonable period of time in which to address any serious concerns, prior to a last resort of being removed from the register.
Our desire is for members to be active and vibrant in their membership that have a similar desire of that of the founders:- 'to continually improve their customers (and pets) experience of the dog sitting & dog boarding industry in the UK'. So, if you are looking for pet sitters insurance in the the UK area – you’ve come to the right place.
click here to see more NARDS membership benefits
Our registration fee is only £49.99 per year for all of this - click here to JOIN NARDS NOW
About NARDS - Nationwide Associates of Registered Dog Sitters
NARDS was initially conceived as a result of the lack of sound guidelines, ethics and accountability in the dog caring industry, here in the UK; coupled with a need to stem the rising costs of dog sitting and dog boarding insurance. Members have been concerned for many years over these aspects and as a result of mutual associates, we have all come together to form a group of associates that holds a register of members with a certificate of membership and a place for dog owners to voice any concerns they may have in the UK.
Current Members can be identified by a NARDS Membership logo on their website and marketing materials.
We have a number of sound guidelines for members to refer to and work within (we are open to suggestions for any improvements where appropriate). Whilst we do not aim to be a policing organisation over such guidelines, we hope that members will have a desire to improve their offerings to their customer dog owners. However, there will be certain standards which we will expect from members and a reasonable period of time in which to address any serious concerns, prior to a last resort of being removed from the register.
Our desire is for members to be active and vibrant in their membership that have a similar desire of that of the founders:- 'to continually improve their customers (and pets) experience of the dog sitting & dog boarding industry in the UK'.
For more information on whether to join see our FAQs page, or you can email us on
or use the form on our contact us page.