Pet Counseling Agreement and Contract to Train Dog

Pet Counseling Agreement and Contract to Train Dog on Client’s Premises

Agreement made on the , between , of , hereinafter called PCS, and of , hereinafter called Client.

Pet and Family Counseling Agreement

Whereas, PCS is available in a PSC office, and/or by in-home consultation where a PBC representative is available to counsel families as to what breed of dog is best for their family; and

Whereas, Client wishes to retain the services of PCS;

Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family

Whether you choose a purebred or a dog of mixed parentage, the individual puppy or dog you select must be compatible with your lifestyle.

2. The services of PCS shall include the following counseling, teaching and/or consultation:

A. The characteristics you should look for, particularly if you have young children;

E. Comparing breed types and their characteristics and how those might (or might not) suit your family’s lifestyle;

F. Assisting the family in understanding the differences in training a puppy versus a dog over 1 year of age;

G. Help family understand the type of training a family dog will need;

H. Helping the family set goals for their dog’s behaviors as compared to its age;

I. Discussing what skills will need to be taught;

J. Discussing dealing with situations of dog being around other adults, children, and/or animals;

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3. Pre-adoption Planning

Once you have decided to bring a new puppy or dog into your household, PCS will help you be proactive and prepare for his/her homecoming -- well before his/her actual arrival. PCS will help you assess:

A. Home preparation;

B. Supplies and equipment needed;

C. Establishing house rules;

D. Housetraining set up;

E. Schedules and routines;

F. How to address common puppy or new dog behaviors from the moment they come home;

G. What to expect, depending upon the breed/type of dog you are bringing home;

H. Appropriate introductions to family, friends, and neighbors;

I. Appropriate introductions to other family pets, e.g., an older dog, the cat, etc.

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4. Cost

The cost for the services listed above shall be $ payable as follows:

Training your Dog

It is understood and agreed that the training of the dog will consist of the following as noted by the initials of Client:

Basic Obedience as hereafter described.

Intermediate Obedience as hereafter described.

The training described in Exhibit A attached hereto and signed by both parties.

1. Fees. Client 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). All fees for training shall be payable thirty (30) days in advance. A security deposit of $ payable with this Contract, shall be refunded within thirty (30) days after completion of this Agreement or termination of training. Changes in monthly rates or other charges are subject to alteration upon thirty (30) days notice to Client. All reasonable out-of-pocket costs shall be billed after the incurrence thereof upon the next billing by Trainer.

2. 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.

3. Veterinarian and Related Services. Client assumes responsibility for arranging veterinarian services as necessary. All veterinarian and medicine expenses shall be paid by Client. Client agrees to provide Trainer with all health records with regard to the dog. Client 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. Trainer reserves the right to refuse to train if same does not appear to Trainer to be in good health, or is deemed dangerous or undesirable.

4. 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”.

5. 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.

6. Risk of Loss and Standard of Care. The standard of care applicable to Trainer is that of ordinary care of a prudent dog Client. In no event shall Trainer be held liable to Client for death or injury in an amount in excess of $. Client agrees to obtain insurance for any animals valued in excess of $ at Client’s expense, or forego any claim for amounts in excess of $. Client agrees to disclose this entire agreement to Client’s insurance company and provide Trainer with the company’s name, address and policy number. Failure to disclose insurance information shall be at Client’s risk.

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

8. Hold Harmless. Client agrees to hold Trainer harmless from any and all claims arising from damage or injury caused by the dog to anyone, and defend Trainer from any such claims. Trainer reserves the right to notify Client within seven (7) days after training begins if the dog in Trainer’s opinion, is dangerous, untrainable, unhealthy, handicapped, or otherwise unfit for training. Upon such notification, and upon payment of all fees, this contract shall be deemed terminated.

9. 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. All notices must be issued in writing unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.

10. Entire Agreement. This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties. No other agreements, promises, or representations, verbal or implied, are included herein unless specifically stated in this written agreement. This contract shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of .

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