Training Agreement
This Dog Training Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between HIGH TEN DOG TRAINING LLC (“Trainer”) and client (“Client”) (collectively “Parties”) for private training services with their dog(s) (“Dog(s)”):
A. Client Obligations and Representations: Client agrees to pay Trainer the Trainer’s fees, which are non-refundable and non-transferable, and which are disclosed on the Trainer’s website at https://www.hightendogtraining.com/services.html, at or before the time of training or consultation (i.e., the first class for group classes, and the first session for private training packages). For private training and behavior sessions, all sessions must be completed within 180 days from the date of package purchase, and sessions not completed before that time will be forfeited. Client must give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to cancel a session. If Client fails to give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice, or is not present at the time of a scheduled session, Client still owes the full session fee, and for a package deal, the session will counted as a completed session.
Client recognizes the risks and hazards inherent to training a dog and realizes that dogs are creatures capable of and given to independent action. Client understands and agrees that these risks and hazards exist for all dogs in all situations, and not just in sessions involving behavior issues or aggression, but that the risks and hazards may be and often are greater in those situations. Client acknowledges and agrees that Client is 100% liable – legally and financially – for the Dog. Client assumes all risk and responsibility for the Dog. Client agrees that Client will remain with and directly supervise children attending training with the Dog.
Additionally, Client understands and agrees that Client and Client’s household must follow Trainer’s instructions, work with the Dog as recommended, and constantly reinforce the Dog’s training. Client will adhere to the Trainer’s instructions, and will review all materials provided by Trainer and abide by all of the Trainer’s written and oral instructions. Client additionally agrees to take all steps to ensure that all individuals handling or coming into contact with the Dog will likewise review and adhere to the Trainer’s written and oral instructions. Client acknowledges that any failure to comply with Trainer’s instructions may increase the risk of injury or damage to or by the Dog and to other persons, animals, or property.
Client represents and warrants that:
- Client owns the Dog, and has full and complete authority to enter into this Agreement. Client completed an intake form (“New Client Form”). All Intake Forms are incorporated by reference into this Agreement, and the information in these forms is complete, true and accurate. Client will keep all information on the Dog and the forms current, and will inform Trainer immediately if the Client becomes aware of any new information or inaccuracy on the forms.
- The Dog is current on all immunizations and vaccinations, including rabies. The Dog is free of any diseases communicable to humans and other animals.
- Client consents to Trainer taking photographs and video recordings of Client and/or the Dog (“Media”) during training sessions. Client understands that the Media may contain the Client’s and/or the Dog’s image and likeness. Client agrees that all Media will be the sole property of the Trainer, and Client grants to the Trainer, and the Trainer’s members, managers, employees, owners, officers, assigns, licensees and successors (collectively “Trainer Parties”) the irrevocable and unlimited right and permission to crop, modify, use, publish and disseminate the Media for educational, marketing, and publication purposes. Client understands that by signing this Agreement, Client is waiving any claim for invasion of privacy or infringement of rights.
B. Trainer Obligations: Trainer agrees to provide training services for the Client and Dog in a reliable, ethical, and caring manner. Training and behavior sessions will take place virtually, or at/around the client's home, unless otherwise agreed by Trainer and Client. Trainer will make every reasonable effort to address the Client’s and Dog’s training and behavior needs, but Trainer cannot and does not promise to “solve” or “cure” the Dog’s behavior, and Trainer makes absolutely no guaranties of performance and absolutely no warranties or representations regarding the outcome of the sessions.
C. Waiver, Disclaimer, Indemnification and Limits of Liability: Client understands and agrees that the Client is 100% liable – legally and financially – for the Dog and the Dog’s actions at all times, and the Client assumes all risks and liability related to the Dog and this Agreement. If recommended by the Trainer, Client agrees to use supplemental equipment (e.g. body harness and leash, head halter and leash, harness and collar double leash combination, or leash and basket muzzle) during training sessions and when taking the Dog in public.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Client, on behalf of the Client and the Client’s heirs, representatives and assigns (the “Client Parties”), assumes all liability and legal and financial responsibility for the Dog, and releases Trainer and all Trainer Parties from all liability, damage, injury, loss, or claim related to the Dog and this Agreement (“Covered Claims”).
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Client, on behalf of the Client and all Client Parties, agrees to hold Trainer and all Trainer Parties harmless for any Covered Claim, including Covered Claims asserted by any third parties, and to indemnify Trainer and all Trainer Parties for any Covered Claims by any third parties, including but not limited to Trainer’s and the Trainer Parties’ attorney’s fees and costs.
D. Cancellation and Termination: If Client fails to give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to cancel a session, or is not present at the time of a scheduled session, Client still owes session fees, and for a package deal, the session will counted as a completed session.
Trainer reserves the right, in Trainer’s sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement, for any or no reason, including situations in which: (a) in the Trainer’s sole discretion, the Dog presents an imminent danger to Trainer or any other person or animal, or (b) Client breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, Trainer’s duties shall terminate, but the other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
E. Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Enforceability and Modification: This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the Parties, and it may be changed only in writing signed by the Parties. The Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and faxed, scanned or electronic copies shall be deemed an original. Throughout this Agreement, the singular includes the plural and vice versa. To the extent any provision in this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
2. Applicable law, jurisdiction, and remedies: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to where the Parties sign the Agreement. In the event of a dispute, Trainer and Client agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Connecticut and to litigate in a court of competent jurisdiction in or for Stamford, CT. In the event of litigation, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and costs from the other party.
This Dog Training Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between HIGH TEN DOG TRAINING LLC (“Trainer”) and client (“Client”) (collectively “Parties”) for private training services with their dog(s) (“Dog(s)”):
A. Client Obligations and Representations: Client agrees to pay Trainer the Trainer’s fees, which are non-refundable and non-transferable, and which are disclosed on the Trainer’s website at https://www.hightendogtraining.com/services.html, at or before the time of training or consultation (i.e., the first class for group classes, and the first session for private training packages). For private training and behavior sessions, all sessions must be completed within 180 days from the date of package purchase, and sessions not completed before that time will be forfeited. Client must give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to cancel a session. If Client fails to give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice, or is not present at the time of a scheduled session, Client still owes the full session fee, and for a package deal, the session will counted as a completed session.
Client recognizes the risks and hazards inherent to training a dog and realizes that dogs are creatures capable of and given to independent action. Client understands and agrees that these risks and hazards exist for all dogs in all situations, and not just in sessions involving behavior issues or aggression, but that the risks and hazards may be and often are greater in those situations. Client acknowledges and agrees that Client is 100% liable – legally and financially – for the Dog. Client assumes all risk and responsibility for the Dog. Client agrees that Client will remain with and directly supervise children attending training with the Dog.
Additionally, Client understands and agrees that Client and Client’s household must follow Trainer’s instructions, work with the Dog as recommended, and constantly reinforce the Dog’s training. Client will adhere to the Trainer’s instructions, and will review all materials provided by Trainer and abide by all of the Trainer’s written and oral instructions. Client additionally agrees to take all steps to ensure that all individuals handling or coming into contact with the Dog will likewise review and adhere to the Trainer’s written and oral instructions. Client acknowledges that any failure to comply with Trainer’s instructions may increase the risk of injury or damage to or by the Dog and to other persons, animals, or property.
Client represents and warrants that:
- Client owns the Dog, and has full and complete authority to enter into this Agreement. Client completed an intake form (“New Client Form”). All Intake Forms are incorporated by reference into this Agreement, and the information in these forms is complete, true and accurate. Client will keep all information on the Dog and the forms current, and will inform Trainer immediately if the Client becomes aware of any new information or inaccuracy on the forms.
- The Dog is current on all immunizations and vaccinations, including rabies. The Dog is free of any diseases communicable to humans and other animals.
- Client consents to Trainer taking photographs and video recordings of Client and/or the Dog (“Media”) during training sessions. Client understands that the Media may contain the Client’s and/or the Dog’s image and likeness. Client agrees that all Media will be the sole property of the Trainer, and Client grants to the Trainer, and the Trainer’s members, managers, employees, owners, officers, assigns, licensees and successors (collectively “Trainer Parties”) the irrevocable and unlimited right and permission to crop, modify, use, publish and disseminate the Media for educational, marketing, and publication purposes. Client understands that by signing this Agreement, Client is waiving any claim for invasion of privacy or infringement of rights.
B. Trainer Obligations: Trainer agrees to provide training services for the Client and Dog in a reliable, ethical, and caring manner. Training and behavior sessions will take place virtually, or at/around the client's home, unless otherwise agreed by Trainer and Client. Trainer will make every reasonable effort to address the Client’s and Dog’s training and behavior needs, but Trainer cannot and does not promise to “solve” or “cure” the Dog’s behavior, and Trainer makes absolutely no guaranties of performance and absolutely no warranties or representations regarding the outcome of the sessions.
C. Waiver, Disclaimer, Indemnification and Limits of Liability: Client understands and agrees that the Client is 100% liable – legally and financially – for the Dog and the Dog’s actions at all times, and the Client assumes all risks and liability related to the Dog and this Agreement. If recommended by the Trainer, Client agrees to use supplemental equipment (e.g. body harness and leash, head halter and leash, harness and collar double leash combination, or leash and basket muzzle) during training sessions and when taking the Dog in public.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Client, on behalf of the Client and the Client’s heirs, representatives and assigns (the “Client Parties”), assumes all liability and legal and financial responsibility for the Dog, and releases Trainer and all Trainer Parties from all liability, damage, injury, loss, or claim related to the Dog and this Agreement (“Covered Claims”).
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Client, on behalf of the Client and all Client Parties, agrees to hold Trainer and all Trainer Parties harmless for any Covered Claim, including Covered Claims asserted by any third parties, and to indemnify Trainer and all Trainer Parties for any Covered Claims by any third parties, including but not limited to Trainer’s and the Trainer Parties’ attorney’s fees and costs.
D. Cancellation and Termination: If Client fails to give at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to cancel a session, or is not present at the time of a scheduled session, Client still owes session fees, and for a package deal, the session will counted as a completed session.
Trainer reserves the right, in Trainer’s sole discretion, to terminate this Agreement, for any or no reason, including situations in which: (a) in the Trainer’s sole discretion, the Dog presents an imminent danger to Trainer or any other person or animal, or (b) Client breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, Trainer’s duties shall terminate, but the other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
E. Miscellaneous Provisions
1. Enforceability and Modification: This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the Parties, and it may be changed only in writing signed by the Parties. The Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and faxed, scanned or electronic copies shall be deemed an original. Throughout this Agreement, the singular includes the plural and vice versa. To the extent any provision in this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
2. Applicable law, jurisdiction, and remedies: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to where the Parties sign the Agreement. In the event of a dispute, Trainer and Client agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Connecticut and to litigate in a court of competent jurisdiction in or for Stamford, CT. In the event of litigation, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and costs from the other party.