Enrollment Agreements and Policies
This page covers our enrollment agreements & Policies. Please read these policies, then click the button at the bottom to indicate your agreement to the policies and waiver.
Prerequisites For In-Person Training
Your dog is in good health and free of contagious diseases
Your dog is up to date on all age-appropriate vaccines
The person training the dog can safely handle it
You’re able to walk down a flight of stairs
Female dogs in heat, can come to class wearing doggie panties.
You will stay home if you are contagious (a cough, fever, shortness of breath, digestive upset)
You will follow all current safety guidelines
You will not allow your dog to visit other dogs without instructor’s permission
Additional Prerequisites for Basic and Advanced training (not for Chaos To Calmness Class or private training)
For puppy class- your dog meets the age requirements
Your dog will not bark repeatedly and can be quieted with treats.
Your dog will not behave in an unfriendly fashion towards people or other dogs
Your dog will be relaxed enough to eat treats.
You can hear even if the instructor is 30 feet away.
Payment
Payment must be received to reserve your spot in training.
Online Pre-recorded classes
No refunds are given for any reason
In-person and Online Group Class Cancellations & refund policy
Upon submitting your payment homework will be e-mailed within 24 hours and others are prevented from enrolling. Therefore, no refunds will be given.
Group Class Attendance and Makeup Policies
We design our programs to help you meet your training goals in the fastest and most effective manner, so regular attendance is essential.
If your dog is sick and can’t come to class, you should still attend the class. You will learn so much and then be able to go home and apply it to your dog. If you are not able to make it to a class, contact us for the link to our online support class.
In-Person and Online Private Training – Cancellation, refunds and rescheduling
Both parties agree to only cancel or reschedule private appointments in the event of an emergency (unforeseen circumstances resulting in a need for immediate action) as openings can rarely be filled resulting in wasted time. Emergency cancellations will be rescheduled. Rescheduling non-emergency cancellations are charged our normal hourly rate. Once your appointments are scheduled no refunds will be given for any reason.
All Training
Disclaimer
Successful dog training is about humans making changes and implementing our recommendations. Because we can not guarantee you will follow through with our suggestions, no guarantee is made regarding success. What we can guarantee though is, you will be treated with respect, we will listen and we will give you the best advice to meet your goals.
Safety Policy
Not all dogs do well in a class with other dogs and people. Dogs that bark excessively, snarl, growl, snap, lunge or bite in an unfriendly fashion need to be enrolled in our specialized training. We understand occasionally an owner is surprised by their dog’s reactions in class. If your dog does not meet the class criteria, you agree to one of our other, more appropriate programs. Refunds will not be granted. Your dog does need training. We just have to get into the training that will meet its needs.
Only people who are physically and mentally capable of safely handling their dog can work with the dog during training. Should a safety issue be discovered, you agree to make the appropriate changes.
You agree to temporarily or permanently transfer to online training in the event of your instructor becoming ill or a stay-at- home order being issued.
If you have questions or concerns about whether your dog is suitable for class, please email us at debbie@humanedogtrining.com or call 541-603-6868.
Child Participation
Children approved to participate in the training need a parent who is learning along with them. Children under nine years of age must be able to sit quietly on the bench. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Permission Granted
The Well-Mannered Dog is an educator of trainers, veterinarians and the public enabling people to be happy with their dog. Submitting your application grants The Well-Mannered Dog permission to use and reproduce your and your dog’s likeness, voice, name, images in any and all audio, written or visual format. You hereby relinquish, give and assign to The Well-Mannered Dog, LLC all right, title, and interest you many have in the materials without limitation. In addition, you acknowledge The Well-Mannered Dog is the owner of said materials without payment or compensation to you.
Liability Waiver
Submitting your application, signifies your agree to our Agreement To Hold Harmless, Waiver And Assumption Of Risk waiver.
Agreement To Hold Harmless, Waiver And Assumption Of Risk – I understand that attendance of a dog training class is not without risk to myself, members of my family, guests who may attend, or my dog, because some of the dogs to which I will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care.
I hereby waive and release THE WELL-MANNERED DOG, LLC hereinafter referred to as the Training Organization, its employees, officers, members and agents from any and all liability of any nature, for injury or damage which I or my dog may suffer, including specifically, but not without limitation, any injury or damage resulting from the action of any dog, and I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury while attending any training session, or any other function, of the Training Organization, or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area thereto.
In consideration of and as an inducement to the acceptance of my application for training membership by this Training Organization, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless this Training Organization, its employees, officers, members and agents from any and all claim, or claims by any member of any family or any other person accompanying me to my training session or function to the Training Organization, or while on the grounds or the surrounding area thereto as a result of any action by any dog, including my own.