Please read before you sign:
I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in dog training activities with Shannon Riley, BA, RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, Fear Free Certified Professional and Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center. I hereby acknowledge that the use of a pinch, prong collar, electric collar or anything that will cause harm to your dog will not be allowed when training with Shannon Riley and Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center. If a pinch or prong collar is used, your appointment(s) will be cancelled without a refund.
I am aware that there are inherent risks and hazards involved in activities with and around dogs, and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of potential dangers. I am aware that any dog, regardless of training, handling, or environmental circumstance, is capable of biting and I expressly acknowledge the risks therein. In order to participate in dog training classes or other activities, I, being fully informed of such risks and hazards, agree to assume all risks of such occurrences.
I hereby waive any and all claims or actions that I or my guardians or representatives may have, from any and all personal injury to myself, my dog, children in my charge, or harm to property or person caused directly or indirectly, through action or inaction of self or others, by acts that might occur in dog training classes, any other format of training activities or secondary training without trainer present or engaged. I agree to indemnify Shannon Riley and affiliates from any and all claims by myself, member of family, or any agent while within training facilities, within my home property, or in the general public as a result of any action or inaction, of either my dog or any another. A dog trainer shall deliver to a purchaser of dog training services at the time of purchase of the dog training services, a written disclosure containing all of the following:
(1) The trainer's name and address.
(2) Any civil judgments related to the dog trainer's services, or a statement that no judgments exist.
(3) Any criminal animal cruelty convictions against the dog trainer or an employee of a dog trainer that will be providing the dog training services to the purchaser, or a statement that no convictions exist
(b) The written disclosure made pursuant to this section shall be signed by the trainer certifying the accuracy of the statement, and by the purchaser of the training services acknowledging receipt of the statement.
(c)A person may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for damages arising from a violation of this section.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 122395.2 Added by Stats 2022 ch 276 (AB 1901), S 1, eff. 1/1/2023.
I also agree to assume sole responsibility for injury or damage caused by myself, children in my charge, or by the dogI own or handle and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold the instructors, trainers, assistants and property harmless from any damage, loss, liability or expense, including legal cost and attorney's fees, which result from damage caused by myself, children in my charge, or by the dog I own or handle. During the entire session dogs are not to socialize during class time as they are learning. All dogs must stay 6 ft or more apart from each other as some dogs like their space. I have provided current vaccination documents from a licensed veterinarian.
I understand that there are no refunds given 7 business days prior to the start date of class.
I have read the policies for dog training and I agree to adhere to them.