Dog Training Contract
Dog Training Contract
* You will be contacted with course information prior to the start of the course, so please print legibly.
This is a contract by and between Dog Training for Owners and the Owner identified above, wherein Owner is
enrolling with the dog named above in a group dog training course. Training will be conducted at:
Training
Training consists of six (6) classes, each of which is held on the same day, at the same time each week for a
period of six (6) weeks. Dogs and owners will receive training based on the dog’s age and maturity. Material
covered may include variations of age-appropriate behavior shaping, behavior modification, socialization, crate-
training, housebreaking, psychology and basic obedience such as Heel, Sit, Down, Stay and Come.
I acknowledge and agree that the risks of training in a group environment include, but are not limited to, my dog
or myself contracting a communicable disease, my dog or myself being injured, and my dog or myself being
bitten by another dog. Initial: ________
I certify that my dog has not caused harm to, or demonstrated aggressive or threatening behavior toward any
human being and/or another animal. Initial: ________
I acknowledge and agree that training does not guarantee that my dog will not become aggressive during the
training period or in the future, and that any training provided by Dog Training for Owners is not a
representation of any such warranty. Initial: ________
I hereby hold Dog Training for Owners harmless of any liability for any loss or damage to me, my dog or my
property including, but not limited to, loss or damage from disease, other dogs, other persons, other pets, my
dog running away, fire, or other unavoidable causes. Initial: ________
This contract shall be deemed to have been made in, and shall be construed pursuant to, the laws of the State of
California. This contract shall be binding on the heirs, administrators, personal representatives, and assigns of
the Owner and Dog Training for Owners. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or
the breach thereof, or as the result of any claim or controversy involving the alleged negligence by any party to
this contract, shall be settled in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and
judgment upon the award rendered by an arbitrator may be entered in any Court having jurisdiction thereof.
The arbitrator shall, as part of his/her award, determine an award to the prevailing party of the costs of such
arbitration and reasonable attorney's fees of the prevailing party.