1. I, the Owner of the above named Dog, understand that House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC has relied upon my representation that my dog is in good health and has not injured or shown aggression or threatening behavior to any person or dog in admitting my dog for services at their facility.
2. I understand that if my dog(s) display aggressive, harmful or nuisance behaviors, for the safety of other dogs and the employees of House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC, that my dog may be corrected and/or confined to a kennel until he/she can be picked up.
3. I understand that House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC reserves the right to permanently remove any dog at any time and refuse admittance to any dog(s) which do not meet the health and temperament requirements which include, but are not limited to inoculations for distemper, bordetella, rabies and flea and heartworm prevention.
4. I understand that there are risks and benefits associated with group socialization of dogs. I agree that the benefits outweigh the risks and that I accept the risk. I desire a socialized environment for my dog. I understand that while the socialization and play is closely and carefully monitored by House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC staff to prevent injury, it is still possible that during the course of normal play, my dog may receive (but not limited to) nicks, bites, illnesses, scratches, and other injuries from roughhousing and playing with other dogs.
5. I acknowledge the risks associated with daycare, boarding, and/ or any other related services provided by House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC and hereby confirms acceptance of the same and further understands that House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC their owners, staff, partners and volunteers, will not be liable, financially or otherwise, for any injuries or illnesses that my dog may sustain or contract, injuries or illnesses that I may sustain or contract, and any property of mine that may be lost or damaged while my dog is participating in services provided by House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC.
6. I acknowledge and agree that I shall be fully responsible, financially and otherwise, for any harm, damage, claim, liability, injury, sickness, or loss which I or my dog(s) may sustain or which may be caused in any way by my dog(s) while my dog(s) is participating in open play, daycare, boarding, grooming, bathing, or any other service or activity at the House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC, including but not limited to paying any medical/veterinary expense incurred as a result of sickness or injury occurring on the grounds or surrounding area of the House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC or caused by any confrontation among dogs while in the supervision of the House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC. I hereby agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless the House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC, its owners, directors, officers, members, employees and agents against the same.
7. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless House of Dog Retreat & Spa LLC, its owners, directors, officers, members, employees and agents from any and all liability, claims, suits, actions, loss, injury or damage of any nature or kind, or for any liability, claims, suits, actions, loss, injury or damage which I or my dog(s) may sustain or which may be caused in any way by my dog(s).
8. I, specifically without limitation, agree to fully indemnify House of Dog Retreat & Spa LLC for any and all such liability, claims, suits, actions, losses, injury or damage.
9. I, specifically agree to indemnify and hold harmless House of Dog Retreat & Spa LLC. as to any loss, cost, claim, injury, damage or liability, sustained or incurred (regardless of cause) of an employee, representative, or agent of House of Dog Retreat & Spa LLC.
10. I further understand and agree that any problems with my dog, behavioral, medical or otherwise will be treated as deemed best by staff of House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC in their sole discretion, and in what they view as the best interest of the animal. I understand that I assume full financial responsibility and all liability for any and all expenses involved in regard to the behavior and health of my dog.
11. I understand that if my dog is not picked up on time or by a date specified in a separate agreement, I hereby authorized House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC to take whatever action is deemed necessary for the continuing care of my dog. House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC will make every attempt to contact me. I will pay House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC the cost of any such continuing care upon demand by House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC. I understand that if I do not return for my dog after 7 days and having no contact with me, House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC will consider the dog(s) to be abandoned and will re-home the dog(s). I also acknowledge that I will be fully responsible for all attorney’s fees and associated costs if I abandon my dog.
12. I give consent for my dog to be photographed while in the facilities at House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC. I agree to give House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC permission to use my dog’s image on promotional materials, which may include its website and Facebook fan pages.
13. I agree to pay all charges incurred by the services I or my dog(s) receives while in the care of House of Dog Retreat & Spa, LLC.
I certify that I have made full disclosure and have read, understand and accept the terms, conditions and statements in this agreement. Furthermore, I acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon parties.