Description
CONDTIONS OF ENTRY:
- Each dog requires 1 entry to be purchased. This will be donated to Lincoln Guide Dogs.
- Accompanying dog handlers must also have purchased a valid entry to the event.
- Dog handlers are responsible for picking up any ‘mess’ that their dog makes. Bring a supply of doggy’ poo bags’ with you on the day.
- No santa suit or medal supplied but please dress your dog festively !
SAFETY:
- Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Long leads, bungee leads, recoil leads are not permitted.
- No more that TWO DOGS per handler taking part permitted.
- Dogs are NOT PERMITTED inside the grounds of Lincoln Castle (unless they are guide or assistance dogs as described under the Equality Act 2010).
- Banned dogs (as defined under the Dangerous Dogs Act 2023) even with a Certificate of Exemption are not permitted in the event.
WELFARE:
- Dogs are entered into the event at owner’s risk. Your dog should be comfortable in busy crowds.
- Take extra care in the Start area and if you have a small dog.
- Dogs (and their handlers) should join the start in Castle Hill Square at the back for safety reasons.
- Lincoln Guide Dogs will kindly be providing a Dog Station in Minster Yard. Here you can pick up some “poo bags” if you forgot to bring any, check out the advice for dogs taking part, get a drink of water for your dog and maybe a doggy treat, meet one of their dogs and of course find out more about this wonderful charity and its great work.
