Group Class Registration Contract Form & Release

PupBeginner 12/8/24 Sunday 1 pm - Eastgate Park - park near Tennis courts.

PupBeginner students:
**The first class please leave your dogs at home.**
The first class is for owner education without the distractions of your dogs

THIS FORM IS A LEGAL CONTRACT WITH LAURIE TUTTLE DOG TRAINING LLC.
PLEASE READ AND FILL OUT BEFORE SUBMITTING FORM.

Fill out ONE FORM PER EACH DOG
Each dog must have its OWN separate ADULT handler for class.

We STRONGLY suggest that dogs in the same household take different classes, especially littermates. They will be less distracted with each other by being in different classes.

Please read all class requirements on the classes page before signing up for a class.
There are no refunds once signed up for a class. unless contacting us ONE WEEK before class begins by phone.

Vaccinations:

Your dog or puppy must be up to date on vaccines for their age as recommended by your Veterinarian/State Law - Distemper/Parvo Combo and Rabies. We do not require additional vaccines such as kennel cough. However we strongly suggest you discuss your vaccine options with your Veterinarian before attending class.

We understand that most puppies won't have all their shots or rabies vaccine until a certain age, and as long as they are following the schedule of their veterinarian they are considered safe to attend class.

In the boxes below please give us the dates of their last vaccinations & what age they were given.

Because puppies/dogs often get a series of vaccines in a vaccination schedule - Please bring your complete vaccination records with you to class so we can confirm they are up to date.

Dogs will not be allowed in class without proof of vet/shot records. 

Training Agreement, Release and Indemnification Agreement

I, the undersigned (also referred to as "Owner") hereby knowledgeably enter this Dog Training Agreement, Release and Indemnification Agreement ("Agreement") with Laurie Tuttle Dog Training, LLC (LTDT) on behalf of myself and any I effectively designate as my agent(s) by relying upon such individual(s) to assist me in arranging for the delivery of services described herein ("Owner's Agents"). Owner Consents to the delivery of services from LTDT to Owner and Owner's Pet(s), which may consist of training, pet care, and/or boarding. 

Owner acknowledges and understands that there are certain risks involved in pet training, boarding, and care and, by signing this Agreement, accepts all such risks, according to the terms of this Agreement. 

Owner hereby waives, releases, and discharges any and all claims for from any and all manner of damages, claims, loss, liabilities, costs or expenses, causes of actions or suits, whatsoever in law or equity, (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, which Owner and/or Owner's Agents may have, or which Owner and/or Owner's Agents may subsequently have against LTDT, including but not limited to such claims against employees, independent contractors, representatives, agents, officers and managers acting on behalf of LTDT, including but not limited to Laurie Tuttle (collectively referred to as "LTDT Agents"). 

Owner releases, indemnifies, and agrees to hold LTDT and LTDT Agents harmless from any and all manner of and from any and all manner of damages, claims, loss, liabilities, costs or expenses, causes of actions or suits, whatsoever in law or equity, (including, without limitation, attorney's fees, any and all claims for personal injury and/or property damage to Owner, Owner's Agents and any member of owner's family and/or other persons-accompanying Owner to any training session or function on the property or surrounding area thereto, including costs of such defense.

Owner understands and agrees that Owner is solely responsible for Owner's pet and its behavior. If Owner's pet hurts another person, pet and/or property, Owner shall be solely responsible to pay all costs caused by and related to such behavior.

Owner understands that use of all LTDT equipment comes with risk to Owner and Owner's pet.

Additionally, Owner acknowledges that there are dogs of all sizes and temperaments, including potentially and/or known/unknown aggressive pets in the training classes and/or on or about the LTDT business premises.

Furthermore, Owner understands that Owner and/or Owner's pet could come into contact with a contagious diseases (animal or human) and become ill, and though rare, could be bitten, attached, or seriously injured.

Owner's dog may escape from the premises and be lost or injured. Owner agrees and stipulates that LTDT, LTDT Agents, and the owner of LTDT's business premises are not and shall not be held liable for any costs or expenses incurred as a result of Owner and/or Owner's pet's participation and Owner will look solely to the owner of the pet causing injury for damage compensation.

Owner understands that LTDT and LTDT Agents reserve the right to refuse or terminate services of any owner and their pet at any time, for any reason. 

Owner also understands there is no guarantee of achieving training goals despite the efforts of LTDT. At no time does LTDT guarantee that: dog will never bite; dog will not be dangerous in the future; dog will not exhibit other behavioral problems: or, results of the training will last for any particular amount of time. 

********Owner understands that payment is due in full upon completion of this form and understand that NO REFUNDS will be made, unless specific arrangements are made by LTDT in writing.**********

Owner understands that classes are filled at a first come, first serve basis.

Owner understands to be committed to the class upon signing up, and to be promptly on time for each class.

Owner understands that, due to time constraints, there will be no promised make up sessions.

Owner understands that all missed sessions will be caught up in the next class's 15 min review session, after the missed class.

Owner understands that if a female comes into season -Owner will receive a 3-week credit and that credit must be taken at the very next training session.

This credit applies to the same pet and Owner only. 

Owner also agrees there will be a returned check fee in the amount of $35. In the event of default of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Owner agrees to pay any outstanding balance owed to LTDT together with interest at the rate of ten (10.00%) percent per annum, reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other costs of collection that may be incurred by LTDT. The parties agree that the courts Houston County, AL, or any other applicable court location needed by LTDT may be used (including City courts, Superior Courts, Circuit Court, or Small Claims Courts) shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Advertising and Media Release:

Owner agrees that LTDT has Owner's written consent to publish, print, post, "tag", and share any photo or video/voice recording containing Owner, Owner's Agents, and/or pet on any social media, website, publication, and/or for advertising purposes related to LTDT. No Personal information will be given out other than Owner's first name, pet's name, and class that was attended unless additional verbal authorization is given.

 ***CANCELATION POLICY***

Owner must CALL/LEAVE A VOICEMAIL with Laurie Tuttle Dog Training LLC no later than 1 WEEK BEFORE your scheduled class start date in order to receive a refund. No exceptions. Any other form of communication is not accepted.

Please let the Laurie Tuttle Dog Training know by phone/voicemail if you will not be able to attend any class due to scheduling change or an emergency as soon as possible. 

In the case Laurie Tuttle Dog Training LLC needs to reschedule a class session for any reason, including weather, we will notify each Owner by phone and leave a voicemail if needed.

If your voicemail inbox is full - a text and/or email will be sent to the owner as a last resort to contact you to make you aware of the change.

A text and/or email will only be sent if trying to contact you by phone fails.

We will not be responsible for you not checking your phone, voicemail, having a full voicemail, a voicemail not set up, or not receiving a text and/or email.

Dog Safety and Behavior Agreement:
Owner agrees that dog has never shown any Aggression, Fear/extreme shyness to other people and/or dogs.

Owner agrees Owner's Dog is safely under the owner's control on leash for the safety of the owner and the other Owners & Dogs in class.

Owner agrees that Owner's Dog has not exhibited major disruptive behavior prior to signing up for this class - such as excessive barking, out of control pulling, escaping from owner, or lunging at people and/or dogs.
 (If they have please STOP and call us before continuing.)

1. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Agreement above.
2. By submitting this form, you acknowledge this is a legal contract and are obligated to complete payment and attendance of said training class.
3. Payment is due upon completion of this form, check out by credit card is on the bottom of the form.

****Notification of sign up should come by email from no-reply@jotform.com. If it does not please check your spam folder before contacting us by phone. Phone calls are PREFERRED and may take 1-3 business days to return! Usually the form submits but in some cases(GMAIL and YAHOO) the automated email gets bounced from your server.***
*****Some GMAIL and YAHOO accounts are on a bounce list for JOTFORM. Please contact me if you don't recieve and email and I can manually send you one!

 

PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR RECORDS OR PRINT IN CASE YOU DON'T RECEIVE THE AUTOMATED EMAIL RIGHT AWAY.

***Please leave your dog at home the FIRST class if enrolled in "PupBeginner Class"

What to bring to class:

1. Please remember to bring your vaccination records from your vet with you the first night of class.

2. Please leave your dog at home the FIRST class if enrolled in PupBeginner class. The first class of every PupBeginner class is for Dog Owner education without the distraction of the dogs.
Please bring a chair with you if class is in the park.
Please bring items to take notes- Notebook/pen for the first class.
Please have your questions written down ahead of time, I will happily answer  questions after each section of material we cover and additional questions at the end of class.

3. We recommend bringing several kinds of soft training treats & 1-2 high end treats cut up in very TINY pieces(approx. 50-100) for each class.
Examples of high end treats: Chicken, string cheese, kosher all beef hot dogs, freeze dried treats, soft jerkies made for dogs, etc.

DO NOT BRING KIBBLE!

A training pouch is not required but it is highly recommended for ease during training.

We also suggest on training days to cut their meal, before or after training class, in half. If their feeding time is close to the training time, please wait until after class to feed them their meal.

4. Collar and Leashes:
A regular 6ft  leash is required.
A flat collar or harness that is well fitted to prevent escape.
A regular collar is required even if you use a harness. Please bring both.
Martingale collars(anti-slip) are accepted as long as they are being used for safety and not correction purposes.

5. Please bring a towel or mat big enough for your dog to sit on and lay down on. Please keep bulky dog beds at home.

Training Tip:
On days you have training class: Please do not schedule vet visits, grooming, or day care visits with your dog. Your dog will be too tired and may not even feel well enough for class. It can create additional stress/emotional distress for your dog which can have behavioral consequences.

 

The following are strictly prohibited and will NOT be allowed in our classes:
Flexi/retractable leads, bungee, or chain leads. 
Choke chains, pinch/prong collars, and electronic/shock collars.
Head halters are strongly discouraged.

While these items seem like harmless and quick solutions to training, they actually can cause injury to yourself and/or your dog.
These "tools" have been shown to consistently cause long term emotional/behavioral harm in dogs.