Commercial Dog Walker Permits

Dog walkers interested in conducting a business on Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD) lands must obtain a commercial use permit. To apply for a permit for professional dog walking, download and read the following:

• Guidelines
• Rules and Regulations
• Permitted Locations
• Conditions Agreement
• Permit Application

Required Documents

Applicants must complete and submit all required documents and fees to Marin County Parks, 1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 275, San Rafael, CA, 94903, Attention: Gabe Ngarangad. Make sure to complete, sign, and date documents as needed. An incomplete permit application package cannot be processed.

• Conditions Agreement
• Permit Application
• Current business license from the County of Marin or another city or town located within Marin County
• Commercial general liability insurance
• Additional insured endorsement
• Certificate of completion from:
  Marin Pet Care Association Trail Manners class
  - or -
  DogBiz Dog Walking Academy  dog walker workshop
• Required fees

Insurance Requirements

Applicants shall provide proof that they have current commercial general liability insurance. Please review these documents below. We recommend sharing them with your insurance provider.

• Insurance Requirements overview
• Certificate of Insurance example
• Insurance Endorsement example

Meeting With MCOSD

Within 30 days of receipt of all required documents, the MCOSD staff will review the documents and contact the applicant to arrange an in-person meeting to:

• Discuss permit rules, regulations, and conditions
• Provide a copy of approved application
• Supply applicant with identification vest(s)

Questions?

For general questions about the MCOSD commercial dog walker permit program, contact Ranger Gabe Ngarangad at (415) 473-2816.

For questions about the permit process and/or insurance requirements contact MCOSD Permits at (415) 473-7608.