Contract to Train Dog for Event or Show

Contract or Agreement to Train Dog for an Event or Show

WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this day of , 20 , by and between of , hereinafter referred to as the Trainer and ,

of , hereinafter referred to as the Owner.

For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. Trainer agrees to accept Owner’s dog for training, and it is the plan and intention of the Owner and Trainer that be trained on premises owned by Owner at .

It is understood and agreed that the events or purpose for which is accepted for training are as follows (check one):

Event or Show: .

Basic Obedience as hereafter described.

Intermediate Obedience as hereafter described.

2. Fees. Owner shall pay the Trainer for professional services as described herein, the fee of $ per month or $ per day, for training for a minimum of month(s). A security deposit of $ payable with this Contract, shall be refunded within thirty (30) days after completion of this Agreement or termination of training.

3. Payment of Invoices. Invoices are payable upon receipt. Upon completion of this Agreement, the remainder of any and all expenses shall be due and payable immediately.

4. Veterinarian and Related Services. Owner assumes responsibility for arranging veterinarian services as necessary. All veterinarian and medicine expenses shall be paid by Owner. Owner agrees to provide Trainer with all health records with regard to .

Owner agrees to have vaccinated and wormed (if necessary) on a regular schedule, and to present proof of same to Trainer within thirty (30) days from the date of such services or veterinary treatment.

5. Basic Obedience Curriculum

“Sit” and “Stay” in distractions.

1 minute sit in high distractions.

“Stay” in distractions.

“Wait” inside a car.

“Wait” in a doorway.

To drop any and all things you ask them to.

Walking on a loose leash.

“Off” means: do not jump on me or anyone else.

We teach the dog that their name means “come to me”.

6. Intermediate Obedience Curriculum:

Fronts & Finishes: First calling your dog to you; they will sit directly in front of you; then they will go behind you to sit on your left side. This is all one command.

Precision Heel. Sit when you stop. Turn left and right staying in proper position.

3-5 minute “sit” in distractions such as toys being thrown past the dogs; food distractions; kids and dogs running by; while the dog maintains his long sit for 3-5 minutes.

6-10 minute “down” in distractions same as above but with the dog in a down position.

10-15 “place” command in high distractions. Dogs will not move until commanded, no matter what is going on around them.

Down in motion: Walking fast and commanding “down”; your dog must follow the command and “down”. You will keep walking while your dog remains in position.

Sit in motion: Walking fast and giving the “sit” command; your dog will stay in position while you walk away quickly.

Starting out of sight commands: This means dog must stay in positions even if you are out of their sight and a distance away from you.

Starting “off leash heeling” and “off leash basic commands”.

Back up. Dogs must know how to back up if you need them to, particularly in tight quarters.

Sit in very high excitement. We will build the dogs drive up and then give them a command one time. They must be in command and IN control in less than 1 second.

NOTE: Trainer cannot and does not guarantee the effect of the training program or that any particular results will be achieved, since this depends a great deal on the individual physical and mental ability of each dog.

7. Risk of Loss and Standard of Care. The standard of care applicable to Trainer is that of ordinary care of a prudent dog owner. In no event shall Trainer be held liable to Owner for death or injury in an amount in excess of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per animal.

Owner agrees to obtain insurance for any animals valued in excess of Five Hundred Dollars ($500), at Owner’s expense, or forego any claim for amounts in excess of Five Hundred Dollars ($500). Owner agrees to disclose this entire agreement to Owner’s insurance company and provide Trainer with the company’s name, address and policy number.

8. Inherent Risks and Assumption of Risk. The undersigned Owner acknowledges there are inherent risks associated with training, and hereby expressly assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities.

9. Hold Harmless. Owner agrees to hold Trainer harmless from any and all claims arising from damage or injury caused by to anyone, and defend Trainer from any such claims.

Owner agrees to disclose any and all hazardous or dangerous propensities of .

Trainer reserves the right to notify Owner within seven (7) days after training begins if , in Trainer’s opinion, is dangerous, untrainable, unhealthy, handicapped, or otherwise unfit for training.

10. Changes or Termination of This Agreement. It is agreed by the Parties that this Agreement may be changed or terminated by Trainer upon thirty (30) days notice, regardless of the rental or training period.

11. Severability. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.

12. No Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.

13. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of .

14. Notices. Unless provided herein to the contrary, any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.

15. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the sums that either party may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful party's attorney fees.

16. Mandatory Arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and anything herein to the contrary, any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.

18. Modification of Agreement. Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.

19. Assignment of Rights. The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.

20. Compliance with Laws
In performing under this Agreement, all applicable governmental laws, regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will be followed and complied with in all respects by both parties.

WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.