Terms & Conditions

D for Dog is a UK based business. All goods are dispatched from the United Kingdom. We dispatch to the UK only. We do NOT dispatch to The Channel Islands, Europe, USA, Canada, Far East, Australasia, Rest of the World or BFPO addresses. GPSR regulations mean that some products are now prohibited from being shipped to Northern Ireland. In those cases we have stated non-NI delivery on the basket page.

Making a Purchase

Making a purchase could not be easier. Simply browse our store and add any items that you wish to buy into your shopping basket. After you have finished your selection, choose how you would like to pay and complete the payment process.

We reserve the right not to process any incomplete or incorrect orders. We reserve the right to refuse any orders that we deem are in breach of copyright or are unsuitable for sale to the general public.

Payment and Security

We accept online or phone orders with payment by credit or debit card via a secure online payment system. Your card details are entered via their secure PCI DSS compliant server. D for Dog do not take, process or store any debit or credit card details. Customers may also choose to pay via their PayPal account, if they prefer. We do not accept cheques or postal orders.

We are 3D Secure for debit and credit card payments. 3D Secure is a scheme implemented by the banks and card schemes as a method of attempting to reduce card fraud. It is effectively a system similar to Chip and Pin, but for internet transactions. It requires the cardholder to enrol and select a password for each card they use for internet purchases. When the customer has submitted their payment details they will be redirected to their card issuing bank and asked to enter certain details to authenticate themselves as the cardholder. The scheme reduces online card fraud and makes online shopping safer for you, the customer. If a site does not offer 3D Secure, ask them why. D for Dog consider it a vital step in combating card fraud and making online shopping safer for everyone.

Shipping and Handling

Our postage and packing costs are dependent on the items in your order and your delivery location. Please note that parts of your order may be dispatched separately. This will be at no extra cost to you, the customer.

P&P costs are shown at checkout as accurately as possible, given what we know to be true at the time. However, we reserve the right to hold any order where actual P&P differs widely from the online amount charged. In such cases we will contact you if postage costs are going to be higher than those stated when you placed the order.

At checkout, please enter the delivery address and postcode carefully and check it before proceeding. D for Dog will not be held responsible for errors or omissions in the delivery address or for goods that do not arrive due to an incorrect or incomplete delivery address.

The use of a forwarding or send-on address e.g. where you use a third party to transport goods to your own address is done at your own risk. D for Dog will not be held responsible for the non-arrival of goods sent to forwarding companies or facilities.

All items are dispatched from the UK except the Red Dingo dog tags which are engraved and dispatched from Switzerland, so they can take about 5 days to arrive.

Delivery Destinations

United Kingdom

• England
• Wales
• Scotland
• Northern Ireland (GPSR compliant products only)
• Isle of Man
• Isle of Wight
• Isles of Scilly

The standard dispatch time for off-the-shelf items is 1-2 working days but dispatch times for different items can vary, especially for personalised, engraved and made to order items. If an item's dispatch time is longer than 1-2 working days it will be stated on the product page.

Customs and Duty

Returns and Exchanges

Returns and exchanges for non-personalised, non-edible and not printed on demand items: are accepted (with the exception of the items listed below) providing that we have been informed by email within 14 days of receipt and the item is returned in its original unused condition (resalable condition with any labels and/or packaging still intact) to the specific address or addresses that we will provide (please email us for an exchange/return form). This must be done within 14 days of the issue of the return/exchange form. Faulty or damaged goods will be replaced or refunded in full (please see the 'Faulty or Damaged Items' section below). For all other returns or exchanges, the customer is liable for postage costs and refunds will exclude the cost of P&P. There may be more than one returns address if you are returning more than one brand of goods.

Please allow 1-2 weeks for exchanges and returns to be processed.

Returns and Exchanges - Exceptions

Returns and exchanges for personalised, baked, edible, print on demand, customised or bespoke items: are prohibited and refunds are only provided in the case of faulty or damaged items.

Print on demand products like our slogan hoodies, t-shirts, garments etc. are specially printed to your specific colour and size requirements. Returns and exchanges are therefore not accepted.

For hygiene reasons, earrings for pierced ears cannot be returned or exchanged.

Returns and exchanges of the ThermLOW cool coat are allowed (non-bespoke sizes only) but please note that it must be returned in the sealed bag provided and still in its soft and supple state. It should not be soaked or allowed to dry out if it is going to be returned or exchanged. Try the coat on your dog. If it does not fit please fold it back up and put it straight back into the sealed bag.

The Scott's of London Sandringham and Balmoral luxury dog sofa beds are made to order. Orders for these custom-built goods can not be cancelled. Scott's of London also have no obligation to take back these goods should you wish to return or exchange although they may do so with the incurrence of a 35% restocking fee which is entirely at their discretion.

IMPORTANT - For all returns and exchanges you must first contact us via email at contact@dfordog.co.uk. Please state your order number, the item for return/exchange and the reason for the return/exchange. We will then issue you with a returns address (or addresses, if there is more than one item from more than one supplier/maker being returned). You must return the item(s) within 2 weeks of the return/exchange request, to the address(es) supplied. In the case of exchanges, you will be liable to pay any extra amounts due for the new product and you may also be charged for re-dispatch. You will be informed of any charges before we proceed with the exchange.

D for Dog are not responsible for return postage or packages that do not reach us and we will not refund or exchange returned items that become lost. The customer is therefore advised to send returns via recorded or special delivery or any other manner that ensures the parcel is guaranteed to arrive, tracked or covered for the full cost of the item(s).

PayPal Fees

Transaction fees are no longer refunded by PayPal. In the case of customer cancellations and refunds, PayPal fees may be subtracted from your refunded amount, at our discretion.

Faulty or Damaged Items

In the unlikely event that your goods arrive broken, damaged or faulty, please retain the item(s) and contact us immediately (within 24 hours of receipt of the goods). We will ask for details and a photo to be emailed to us. In some cases, where the item needs to be inspected or a photo cannot be provided, the item will need to be returned to us. Please retain the item(s) and contact us for instructions.

Handmade Pottery Items - Whilst the bisque/pottery meets a high standard, some pieces, especially the larger ones, may have minor flaws, dents and variations. We accept non-uniform pieces as part of our quality control procedures. Any minor variations and imperfections are NOT considered manufacturing defects.

Cancellations

Orders can be cancelled up to the point of dispatch except in the case of made to order items. In those cases orders can only be cancelled if the product has not already been made or started to be made for you. PayPal transaction fees incurred by D for Dog are not refunded if you cancel your order.

All online purchases have a 'cooling-off period'. If you have changed your mind about your purchase and the product(s) are complete and in an unused and undamaged condition, please let us know of your intention to return your purchase within 14 days of receipt. You must contact us first before sending the item(s) back as we will need to issue you with a returns form and return address. You then have another 14 days to actually send the item(s) back.

Some items are not covered by this cooling-off policy. Please see the Returns and Exchanges section above.

Please note that, as in the case of all returns and exchanges, you will be responsible for the cost of the return unless we delivered the item to you in error, or if the item is damaged or defective.

Non-receipt of Goods

Before contacting us, please check the dispatch time of your item and also allow for delivery time. If that time has passed, please let us know that you have not received your goods. We must be informed of non-receipt of goods in a timely manner. Any declaration of non-receipt of goods made 3 weeks or more after dispatch may not be considered.

The first thing we will ask is for a confirmation of the delivery address. We will also ask you to please check at your local post/sorting office, in case your parcel is being held there.

If enough time has passed and the above checks have been completed, the parcel may be classed as lost. Please note that an order can only be classed as lost by Royal Mail if at least 15 working days or more have passed since the item was due to be delivered to a UK address. Refunds or replacements will not be processed until that time has passed, unless otherwise agreed.

D for Dog will not be held responsible for non-arrival of goods if you use a forwarding or send-on address e.g. where you as the recipient use a third party to transport goods to a delivery address outside of our stated delivery destinations.

Gift eVouchers

D for Dog Gift eVouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Gift eVouchers can be used online to purchase any items available at the D for Dog online shop (one voucher per order). Gift eVouchers cannot be used without the Gift eVoucher code, cannot be redeemed for cash, cannot be replaced if they are lost or stolen, cannot be used or redeemed towards previous purchases, cannot be used or redeemed to purchase other Gift eVouchers, cannot be resold, and are not refundable.

Any purchase less than the value of the Gift eVoucher causes the unused balance to be saved for use in a future transaction (again, to be used within 12 months from the date of purchase of the voucher). Any purchase exceeding the value of the Gift eVoucher requires the use of a valid debit or credit card to complete the online transaction.

Articles and Information

The articles posted on this website are informative only and are not written by a vet or other professional. Reliability, accuracy or completeness is not implied. The information provided is given in good faith and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified veterinarian. D for Dog and the authors are not liable for any accuracy or otherwise of information or advice given in the articles and blogs.