Fill and Sign the Sample Training Agreement on Theday of Form

Contract to Train Dog on Owner’s Premises WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this _____ day of _______________, 20______, by and between ________________________________ (Name of trainer) hereinafter referred to as “Trainer” and _____________________________ (Name of owner) , hereinafter referred to as “Owner.” Trainer agrees to accept Owner’s dog ____________________ (Name of dog) for training, and it is the plan and intention of the Owner and Trainer that _______________________ (Name of dog) be trained on premises owned by Owner at ______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code). It is understood and agreed that the events or purpose for which _______________________ (name of dog) is accepted for training are as follows (check one): [ ] Event: ___________________________________________________________.[ ]Basic Obedience as hereafter described.[ ]Intermediate Obedience as hereafter described.l. 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). 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 Owner. 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. 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 ______________________ (name of dog). Owner agrees to have ______________________ (name of dog) 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 ________________________ (name of dog) 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 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. Failure to disclose insurance information shall be at Owner’s risk. 7.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. 8. Hold Harmless. Owner agrees to hold Trainer harmless from any and all claims arising from damage or injury caused by _______________________ (name of dog) to anyone, and defend Trainer from any such claims. Owner agrees to disclose any and all hazardous or dangerous propensities of __________________________ (name of dog). Trainer reserves the right to notify Owner within seven (7) days after training begins if ________________________ (name of 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. _________________________________ ________________________________ OWNERTRAINER