Thank you for your interest in Blue Prints Dog Studio Training Services! Before you fill out our application, we'd like you to know a little bit about our training methods:

Blue Prints Dog Studio uses the science-based training techniques of Positive Reinforcement (R+). These techniques allow us to teach your dog behaviors without adding stress or creating negative associations with certain factors in their environment.

Positive Reinforcement is rewarding your dog the moment they perform a desirable behavior. When we reinforce these behaviors, we increase the likelihood that the dog will repeat the behavior. Your dog decides what is rewarding for them! Sometimes it’s food/treats, and sometimes it is other resources such as attention, movement, toys, etc. 

It is our goal at Blue Prints to strengthen the relationship between dog and owner by building trust and reinforcing the right decisions. We do not encourage adding stress or outside negative stimulus so the dog fears making the wrong choice.

Blue Prints Dog Studio does not practice the use of positive punishment or negative reinforcement. This includes the use of tools such as prong collars, e-collars, spray bottles, penny shakers, etc. If it makes your dog fearful, we do not use it in training to change behavior. It is our belief that use of these punishment techniques hinder the relationship between dog and owner and can lead to other behavioral issues. 

If you are currently using any of the previously listed tools, but are interested in making the switch, please include this in your application so we have an accurate training history. Using these tools concurrently with our training can cause confusion for the dog and lead to stronger undesirable behaviors.

If you are interested in learning more about Positive Reinforcement training methods, click this link for more information.  

Thank you for choosing Blue Prints Dog Studio services and we are always excited to meet new pups and help them and their owners create a cohesive life!

To continue to the application, please click "Next" below.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to all the terms and conditions listed in this Promissory Note and Contract, and General Policies set forth by Blue Prints Training and Socialization Center.

Daycare:

I understand that the daycare facility within Nottingham Plaza, Syracuse, New York is not responsible for any further training or behavioral problems that may occur at any given date.

I hereby agree to hold Blue Prints Training and Socialization Center, operating name for Purple Canine Pack LLC, its owners, assistants, employees, representatives and locations harmless from any and all liability for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or anything that may arise out of, or in any way connected with, participation in training and daycare events helped by Blue Prints Training and Socialization Center.

Training:

I understand that the trainer and the training facility within Nottingham Plaza, Syracuse, New York, are not responsible for any further training or behavioral problems that may occur at any given date.

I understand that any training package purchases will expire in 90 days from original purchase date. Any classes purchased and transferred to private sessions expire 90 days from the original purchase date of the class. I understand that upon completion of the lessons received, it is my responsibility to continue with the exercises discussed.

*Prong collars and choke chain collars are not used in our Group Classes. If you currently use these tools, please choose a different option to bring your dog to classes.*

*Extendable leashes are not used in our Group Classes. Please bring a leash no longer than 6 feet long for safety purposes*

At Blue Prints Training and Socialization Center, our main objective is always safety. Additional policies are also required to ensure a beneficial relationship between Blue Prints and its patrons.

Please read our policies throroughly:

Daycare:

• If your dog is not feeling well, please do not bring them to daycare.
  Blue Prints employees have consent to have your dog treated by a veterinarian if the need arises.
• Please allow your dog ample time to go to the bathroom before coming into daycare. Please clean up after your dog as well (paper towels and cleaner are available, and bags are located near outside trash can).
• All dogs must come into our facility on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Please lock extendable leashes to comply with the appropriate length.
• A late fee of $1/min. will be added to any dog that is picked up after 6:30 p.m. without a valid reason.
• It is recommended that you feed your dog at least 1 hour prior to arrival and wait at least 1 hour to feed your canine after getting home. This will help prevent vomiting and bloat.
• Dogs above 7 months will not be allowed to continue daycare until they are spayed/neutered.
• Please ask trainers or another owners’ permission before allowing your dog to greet another. All of our daycare dogs are temperament tested and trusted off leash, but some can be reactive on leash.
   

Training:

• Payment is due no longer than 1 week after services rendered.
• It is an owner’s responsibility to continue the exercises described by the trainer at the end of a completed lesson to see consistent results.
• Please give 24 hours’ notice if cancelling a scheduled lesson. This allows us to release your obligation, and open the spot up to another customer. Not doing so will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
• One make-up session is available per group class with a valid reason for missing that week’s session. All class dates are preset, and owners are expected to be on time and present for each scheduled session.
• Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult during classes.