Liability and Waiver & Policies
1. Canine Conversations - will endeavour to create as safe an environment as possible for training and will offer only sound, safe and responsible training, and post training instructions.
2. However, I recognise that Canine Conversations are not responsible for any unintentional errors, omissions, or incorrect assertions.
3. I understand that this training program is not without risk to myself, my dog, or any other human or animal. Some dogs to which exposure may occur may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the utmost care and caution.
4. I hereby waive and release Canine Conversations Training Services, the Trainer, the Trainer’s assistants, agents, and heirs; from any and all liability of any nature for any injury or damage which I, my dog, or any other human or animal may suffer.
5. Further, I am and will remain responsible for the actions of my dog always and I hereby agree to indemnify and hold any representative from Canine Conversations of any and all claims of injury, expense, costs, or damages caused by the actions of my dog while under their care and under my own care as a result of following training instructions.
6. I am happy to be guided by Canine Conversations on what type of training is best suited to my dog.
7. Photos of your dog may be used for social media, explaining methods and rehabilitation / training.
8. I have been informed by a representative from Canine Conversations and I understand the inherent risks in owning a dog, including but not limited to the risk of dog bites to myself or others.
9. Any animal, which will be walked, trained or cared for, will require a risk assessment to ensure the safety of the trainer, other dogs and/or the general public. We cannot be held liable for any animal that escapes a property due to poor enclosures/fences or ill-fitting gates. Locks on gates must be secure and accessible to the trainer.
10. Should your dog have guarding tendencies or is possessive over your property you must ensure your trainer is aware of this prior to attending the property. This will enable us to visit regularly before the training to build a rapport with your dog to avoid 1) being bitten 2) not being able to gain access due to the dog’s behaviour.
11. All trainers are covered for public liability insurance for loss and/or damage to third party property and/or bodily injury to third party persons arising out of his/her activities as a trainer.
12. Our code of ethics – we will not walk any dogs using aversive training tools eg prong collar, choke chain, E collar. We can advise walking / training equipment.
13. We ask for 24 hours cancellation notice, less than the 24 hours will incur full fee, and pre-paid sessions will be forfeited.
14. Travel Fee: 18km from 6027 additional $25. More than 20km or remote can be negotiated.
15. By signing this agreement, you are providing us with permission to transport your pet to your vet should we feel this is necessary at any time whilst he/she is in our care. You will also be liable for any costs involved with the vet practice and settle these costs.
16. This contract is validated by the signatures below in total and as approval for the future services without additional written authorisation.
17. I have answered the above questions honestly and to the best of my knowledge.