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Dog Training Services Agreement

This Agreement between the signed (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) and Hannah Lockwood of The Original Pet Dog Co. (hereinafter referred to as “Trainer”) pertains to the booked pet or pets hereinafter referred to as “Dog”

The parties agree as follows:

Training Fees:
Client agrees to pay Trainer a non-refundable fee as described to be paid before the session.
In the event payment is not made as specified, services will be suspended until payment is made. If payment is repeatedly missed or late, Client understands that they will be unable to take part in services offered in the future.

Services:
Trainer agrees to provide lessons for Client and Dog, the goal being to teach Client how to train and work with Dog. Trainer will make every reasonable effort to help Client achieve training and behaviour modification goals but makes no guarantee of Dog’s performance or behaviour as a result of providing professional animal behaviour training. Client understands that he/she and members of the household must follow Trainer’s instructions without modification, work with dog daily as recommended, and constantly reinforce training being given to Dog.

Cancellation Policy:
If Client fails to give at least 24 hours cancellation notice, or is not present at time of scheduled appointment, session fees are still due. For a package deal, the session will still be counted as one session.

Liability:
If Dog causes property damage, or bites or injures any dog, animal or person (including but not limited to Trainer and Trainer’s agents), during or after the term of this Agreement, then Client agrees to pay all resulting losses and damages suffered or incurred, and to defend and indemnify Trainer and Trainer’s agents from any resulting claims, demands, lawsuits, losses, costs or expenses, including legal fees. If Dog is injured in a fight or in any other manner during or after the term of the Agreement, Client assumes the risk and agrees that Trainer should not be held responsible for any resulting injuries, losses, damages, costs or expenses. Client understands that they are liable for any injury to themselves due to undertaking training and that it is their responsibility to make Trainer aware of any reasons which may inhibit their ability to undertake training at any time. It is also the Client’s responsibility to inform Trainer of any medical conditions of any kind which may inhibit Dog’s ability to undertake training, including food allergies. Client agrees to ensure Dog is kept up to date with all preventative healthcare such as vaccinations and parasite treatment and will inform Trainer of any risk to any other dog, animal or person due to Dog’s health.

At Trainer's sole election, Trainer's duties hereunder shall terminate if (a) in Trainer's sole judgment Dog is dangerous or vicious to Trainer or any other person or animal, or interferes with the training of other dogs, or (b) Client breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon termination in accordance with the foregoing, Trainer's duties shall terminate but all other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

This Agreement is binding upon Client, spouse of Client, children of Client and anyone else residing in the same property as the Dog. This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions, representations, warranties and agreements of the parties, and expresses the entire agreement between Client and Trainer regarding the matters described above.
The parties confirm that, except for that which is specifically written in this Agreement, no promises, representations or oral understandings have been made with regard to Dog or anything else. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Client acknowledges that Trainer has not represented, promised, guaranteed or warranted that Dog will never bite, that Dog will not be dangerous or vicious in the future, that Dog will not exhibit other behavioural problems, or that the results of the training will last for any particular amount of time. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Client and Trainer.

Dog Walking Services Agreement

This Agreement between the signed (hereinafter referred to as “Client”) and Hannah Lockwood of The Original Pet Dog Co. (hereinafter referred to as “Trainer”) pertains to the booked pet or pets hereinafter referred to as “Dog”

The parties agree as follows:

Walking Fees:

Client agrees to pay Trainer a non-refundable fee as described to be paid within seven days of service received. In the event payment is not made as specified, services will be suspended until payment is made. If payment is repeatedly missed or late, Client understands that they will be unable to take part in services offered in the future.

Services:

Trainer agrees to provide training walks for Client and Dog, the goal being to provide both mental and physical stimulation for Dog, as well as providing basic obedience training as appropriate depending on individual needs. Trainer will make every reasonable effort to provide a personalised service as required by Client but the needs of the Dog will be the main priority and walks may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to; physical ability, psychological impact or heat stress. Client understands that he/she and members of the household must follow Trainer’s instructions without modification, work with dog daily as recommended, and constantly reinforce training being given to Dog.

Cancellation Policy:

If Client fails to give at least 24 hours cancellation notice, or Dog is not present at time of scheduled appointment, or entry to the property is not possible, session fees are still due.

Liability:

If Dog causes property damage, or bites or injures any dog, animal or person (including but not limited to Trainer and Trainer’s agents), during or after the term of this Agreement, then Client agrees to pay all resulting losses and damages suffered or incurred, and to defend and indemnify Trainer and Trainer’s agents from any resulting claims, demands, lawsuits, losses, costs or expenses, including legal fees. If Dog is injured in a fight or in any other manner during or after the term of the Agreement, Client assumes the risk and agrees that Trainer should not be held responsible for any resulting injuries, losses, damages, costs or expenses. Client understands that they are liable for any injury to themselves due to undertaking training walks and that it is their responsibility to make Trainer aware of any reasons which may inhibit their ability to undertake training walks at any time. It is also the Client’s responsibility to inform Trainer of any medical conditions of any kind which may inhibit Dog’s ability to undertake training walks, including food allergies. Client agrees to ensure Dog is kept up to date with all preventative healthcare such as vaccinations and parasite treatment and will inform Trainer of any risk to any other dog, animal or person due to Dog’s health.

The parties confirm that, except for that which is specifically written in this Agreement, no promises, representations or oral understandings have been made with regard to Dog or anything else. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Client acknowledges that Trainer has not represented, promised, guaranteed or warranted that Dog will never bite, that Dog will not be dangerous or vicious in the future, that Dog will not exhibit other behavioural problems, or that the results of the training will last for any particular amount of time. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Client and Trainer.