Professional fees

Professional fees shall have a starting rate of $50 per hour for a single training session. Fees are subject to change based on the training required. Fees are due at the end of each training session unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties. 

Description of services

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 pet programs depend on a combination of learned skills on the part of the pet and 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. The consultant will make every reasonable effort to help us attain goals, but makes no guarantees of performance on the part of the 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. The 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, 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 property of consultant, her family, acquaintances, and or 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 releases the consultant and/or her agents from any and all liability and demands which I/we client 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 according 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.

Photograph & Video Release Rights

The client gives consent to the consultant to use photographs or videos taken during the training sessions for promotional or educational purposes.

This contract for training services supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the client and consultant.