Pet Business Insurance
Protection for you and the animals in your care
Running a pet business is about more than just a love of animals; it’s a responsibility. Whether you’re a dog groomer, boarder, walker, or trainer, you need insurance that protects both your livelihood and the pets entrusted to you. At Chris Knott, we arrange specialist Pet Business Insurance tailored to the unique risks you face day-to-day.
We work with trusted UK insurers to match your business with a policy that’s comprehensive, affordable, and built around how you operate, not a generic one-size-fits-all package.
Why Choose Chris Knott for Pet Business Insurance?
With over 40 years’ experience arranging specialist insurance, we understand the balance of care, trust, and professionalism that goes into running a pet-related business. Our UK-based team takes the time to learn how your business works and sources cover that fits, so you’re never under- or over-insured.
Whether you work from home, travel to clients, or run a small premises, we’ll help you get the protection you need, with clear guidance every step of the way.
What Pet Business Insurance Can Cover
A typical pet business policy can include:
Public liability insurance
Employers’ liability (if you have staff or volunteers)
Business equipment cover (clippers, crates, dryers, etc.)
Stock or retail cover (for shops and mobile salons)
We’ll help you tailor the policy to your business’s size, setup, and services — with optional extras like professional indemnity if needed.
Dog Boarding & Home Sitters
If you offer home-from-home boarding or in-home pet sitting, your policy needs to reflect the duty of care that comes with looking after someone’s pet. We’ll arrange cover that protects you against injury, loss, or illness affecting animals in your care, as well as damage to third-party property or legal claims.
Whether you take in one dog at a time or manage a small licensed boarding business, we’ll help you meet licensing requirements and insurance best practices.
Pet Groomers & Mobile Salons
Groomers face unique risks, from handling nervous animals to working with sharp tools and specialist equipment. Whether you work from a salon, your home, or a mobile van, we can build a policy that covers equipment, public liability, animal injury, and more.
You can also add treatment risk or business interruption cover if needed, and we’ll help you stay compliant with local authority regulations.
Dog Walkers, Trainers & Pet Daycare Providers
When working outdoors or in public spaces, the risks are different — and we make sure your insurance reflects that. Dog walkers and trainers need strong public liability and “care, custody & control” cover to protect against the unexpected.
Whether you’re solo or run a team, we can include cover for employees, legal defence, animal transport, and even multi-location services like doggy daycare. All tailored to how you operate.
Let’s Protect What You’ve Built
You’ve worked hard to build trust with your clients, and we’ll help you protect that with insurance that gives you confidence and clarity. No unnecessary extras, no hidden exclusions, just the right cover for your business.
Get in touch with our team today or request a callback, and we’ll talk you through your options.
