I, _________________ , hereby certify that my dog(s): ____________ is/are in good health and has/have not been ill with any communicable condition in the last 15 days. I further certify that my dog(s) has/have not harmed or shown aggressive or threatening behavior towards any person and is current on the Rabies, Bordetella, and Distemper vaccines. In addition to the Owner Liability and Health Certification document, I have read and agree to the following:
1. I understand that The Dog Stop has the right to refuse service to me and/or my dog at any time for any reason. I understand that if my dog has a history of or repeatedly demonstrates aggression or biting of humans or animals, The Dog Stop reserves the right to refuse service. I understand that all bites may be reported to the local authorities to the extent required by law.
2. I am aware of the present and continuing inherent risks of injury, death, and property damage to me, my dog, and persons and dogs of some third party that are involved, and those not involved, in the activity of training, including without limitation risks due to dog bite or infectious disease. I acknowledge that my dog’s behavior now and in the future is solely my responsibility. I voluntarily engaged in training as an activity with knowledge of the known risks and other risks that may result from my dog’s participation in training, including but not limited to injury, death, or property damage from disease, stray dogs, running away, other dogs in training, other animals, or injury, death, or property damage caused by my dog to other dogs, animals, or persons.
3. I hereby consent to my dog being the subject of the photographs and/or audiovisual recording and authorize The Dog Stop to cause the same to be exhibited for educational purposes as still photographs, transparencies, motion pictures, television, video or other similar media. I hereby release The Dog Stop from any and all claims for damages for libel, slander, invasion of privacy or any other claim based on use of the above-described material(s).
4. Late Policy: I understand that if I am 15 minutes late to a training appointment, I relinquish that time slot and it will be registered as a “cancellation without notice” on my account. Moving forward after two of these occurrences I will have to provide a non-refundable deposit to hold a training appointment for my dog.
5. Cancellation Policy: I understand that cancelling a training appointment with little to no notice directly affects the Trainer’s livelihood. Due to this, The Dog Stop requires a minimum 24- hour cancellation for on-site training and a 48-hour cancellation notice for in-home training, otherwise owners will be required to provide a 50% non-refundable deposit for all future training services after the first two cancellations without the required amount of notice. Furthermore, I acknowledge that if I cancel training appointments three times without the required amount of notice, then The Dog Stop will no longer allow me access to their training services.
6. In order to cancel any services, you must email metairie@thedogstop.net. Phone calls, voice messages, are non binding.
7. I acknowledge that the Trainer has not represented, promised, guaranteed or warranted that my dog will never bite, that my dog will not be dangerous or vicious in the future, that my dog will not exhibit other behavioral problems, or that the results of the training will last for any particular amount of time.
8. I acknowledge that the dog training classes are not a quick fix and that I, not the trainer, am responsible for carrying out training at home to further my dog’s progression. I acknowledge that getting results from dog training is a commitment and not every dog gets results right away.
9. Every provision herein is intended to be severable. If any one or more of the provisions herein is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms and provisions hereof, which shall remain binding and enforceable.
I certify that I have read, understand, and agree with the policies set forth by the Training Liability waiver and the Owner Liability and Health Certification document.