Service Dog Training Agreement

The Client agrees to: - Attend scheduled training sessions on time. - Practice training exercises between sessions. - Use humane handling methods at all times. - Maintain current vaccinations and veterinary care. - Disclose any history of aggression, biting, or behavioral concerns. - Follow all safety instructions provided by Grace & Integrity K9. - Maintain control of their dog during training sessions and public outings. - Failure to follow training recommendations may negatively impact the dog’s progress.

Grace & Integrity K9 may certify that a dog has successfully completed training standards established by the organization. Certification is only granted upon successful completion of required training and evaluations. The Client understands that: - Service dogs are not federally “registered” in the United States. - Misrepresenting a pet as a service dog may violate state or local laws. - Grace & Integrity K9 reserves the right to refuse certification if standards are not met.

Grace & Integrity K9 does not guarantee: - That any dog will become a fully qualified service dog. - That any dog will pass public access testing. - Specific training results within a certain timeframe. - That a dog will be suitable for public work or task work. - Training outcomes depend on many factors, including the Client’s participation and the dog’s health, temperament, and consistency.

The Client understands that working with dogs involves inherent risks, including but not limited to bites, scratches, falls, property damage, emotional stress, or injury to persons or animals. The Client agrees to voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in training sessions, classes, evaluations, public outings, and related activities. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Client agrees to release, waive, hold harmless, indemnify, and defend Grace & Integrity K9, its directors, officers, volunteers, trainers, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, injuries, or causes of action arising out of or related to: - The behavior or actions of the Client’s dog, - Participation in training activities, - Injuries to persons or animals, - Damage to property, - Use of training equipment, - Public access outings, - Or any actions resulting from training recommendations. This Hold Harmless Agreement applies whether injuries or damages occur on or off training premises. The Client remains fully responsible for their dog at all times.

Grace & Integrity K9 reserves the right to terminate training services if: - The dog presents a safety risk, - The Client fails to follow policies, - Payments are not made, - Or the training environment becomes unsafe or inappropriate.

The Client grants permission for Grace & Integrity K9 to use photographs, videos, or testimonials of the Client and/or dog for educational, promotional, fundraising, or social media purposes without compensation.

The Client agrees to pay all fees as agreed. Fees paid are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing by Grace & Integrity K9.

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any prior verbal or written agreements. Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

Student Training Program Enrollment Statement Prior Training Program Acknowledgment.

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily enrolling in a training program with Grace & Integrity K9. By signing below, I certify that: I have chosen to enroll with Grace & Integrity K9 of my own free will. Grace & Integrity K9 did not solicit, recruit, encourage, or persuade me to leave another service dog, therapy dog, or obedience training organization. My decision to participate in this program was made independently and without undue influence from Grace & Integrity K9 or its representatives. If I was previously enrolled in another training program, my decision to discontinue or transfer from that program was solely my own. I understand that Grace & Integrity K9 respects the work of other trainers and organizations and does not engage in recruiting or "poaching" students from other programs. I further understand that providing false or misleading information on this acknowledgment may result in my enrollment being reviewed or terminated at the discretion of Grace & Integrity K9. I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By signing below, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to all terms contained in this Agreement.