a very gem k9

Terms of service

Retainer:

Client agrees to pay session fees before session begins.  All session fees are non-refundable.

Cancelations:

"No shows" or canceled appointments with less than 24 hours' notice will be counted as one session and charged in full. All sessions must be completed within times stated on website.

Client agrees that A Very Gem K9 can use any pictures or videos of their dog(s) on social media, for any advertising, for any lessons in training, for any before and after shows, or any way the business would like to use them.

Media:

I understand A Very Gem K9 can and will use any photos or videos for advertising, training, sharing how A Very Gem K9 feels appropriate.

I understand that the Consultant will work directly with me and my pet to impart contemporary animal behavior knowledge that best fits our needs, and that successful companion per programs depend on a combination of learned skills on the part of the pet and the owner. Behavior is not static; an animal will not continue to perform even trained behaviors without ongoing practice. Especially in cases involving any type of aggression, although behavior may be modified, the dog is never considered "cured." A pet's behavior is ultimately the owner's responsibility. Consultant will make every reasonable effort to help us attain goals but makes no guarantees of performance on the part of Client or pet as a result of providing professional animal behavior consultation.

Client acknowledges that obedience training/behavior modification may be an activity in which damage or injury to dog(s) and/or persons may occur. Client will assume full financial/moral responsibility for the actions of their dog(s). Client further acknowledges that dog(s) may be exposed to a variety of environmental conditions which include, but are not limited to, vehicular travel, interaction with people and other animals, possible exposure to diseases and is the responsibility of the client to keep their dog up to date on preventative medical needs, exposure to adverse weather, and exposure to areas with crowds and all types of traffic.

I/We Client agree that I, my/our heirs, assignees and legal representatives will not make claim against, sue, or attach the property of Consultant, her family, acquaintances, or any other person acting on her behalf (herein referred to as "Her Agents"), for injury or damage done to or by dog(s) resulting from action or negligence, however caused, by Consultant or Her Agents/ I/We Client forever release Consultant and/or Her Agents from any and all liability and demands which I/We Client, and my/our heirs, assignees and legal representatives may have or may hereafter have for injury or damage to or by dog(s), and assume all risks thereof.

Client and Consultant hereby agree to mediate and/or arbitrate any misunderstanding that may arise pursuant to the terms contained herein. In any action or proceeding arising out of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement of costs and legal fees.

This Contract for Training Services supersedes all other agreements, written or oral, previously made between Client and Consultant.