Policy Regarding Children in the Training Center
My policy is that a child must be at least 12 years old to handle a dog during class. My classes are for adults and
are taught at a level that is challenging for adults - and usually move too quickly for children. Children 12 and
older may participate with my permission. If I deem necessary, I will ask the adult to take over.
To ensure you, your dog, and your class mates get the most out of the class, it is highly recommended that you
leave children under the age of 12 at home. If you must bring children under the age of 12, your children must be
capable of sitting quietly in a chair on the sidelines and out of the training ring. You cannot effectively learn and
work with your dog if your attention is not on your dog at all times.
Children must sit in the chairs behind the barriers, stay out of the training ring, and remain seated and quiet during
class. Children must stay off the dog obstacles such as the see saw, jumps, and boards. This policy is for several
reasons including:
 | | Liability issues.
| | | Safety of the children – not all dogs are used to children and/or like them and not all dogs are under the | | | complete control of their owners.
| | | Courtesy of others. Owners, dogs, and I find it distracting to have children being disruptive.
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If your child does not follow the rules, you need to take charge of your child. If your child persists in not following
the rules and being disruptive, I will ask you to leave. No make up sessions or refunds are given if you must leave
because of your child.
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