Policies

Aggressive

/Biting

Dogs

Dogs must be people- and dog-friendly to attend group classes. Dogs that

have

bitten people or other animals are not suitable for a group class.

If your

dog has

bitten ANY person, dog or animal, DO NOT enroll in a group class

you are not

sure

if a group class is suitable

, talk to me first. I may

need

to meet

your dog before

you sign

up for a class.

If I need to remove your dog from class

due to aggressive behavior on or off

the

premises

, the balance of your fee may be applied to

private obedience

sessions

or a Behavior Consultation at my discretion.

I reserve the right to refuse

to work with

any dog.

Group Class Training Agreement

A copy of our

Group

Class

Training

Agreement can be viewed and

printed here

Group Class Agreement

A signed agreement is required to attend classes.

Refund

& Make Up Class

Policy

Full fee is refundable only if you notify me of your cancellation 14 days before
the start date of the class.
NO Refunds once class has begun.
NO refunds or make up classes for absenteeism or scheduling conflicts (such
as: vacations, other commitments) are offered. True emergency situations
will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

licy Regarding

Children in the

Training Center

As a trainer trying to

balance dog training

and

running a family-

friendly

training

center,

have

rules about

children in the

training

center

and

participating

in class.

policy is that

a child

must be at least 12

years old to handle a

dog during

class.

classes

are for adults

and are taught at a level

that is challenging for

adults -

and

usually

move too

quickly for

children.

Children

and older

may

participate

with

permission

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 y

bring

children, your child

ren

must be capable of sitting quietly in a chair

on the

sidelines and out

of the training ring.

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.

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

leave.

No make up sessions or refunds are given if you must leave because

your child.

I highly recommend that

parents buy and read

the book “Living with

Kids and

Dogs

by Colleen Pelar.