Liability Waiver

A purchase/free attendance of a private and or group training session with Penny Layne or any other instructor who represents APPS, signifies an agreement to abide by the following terms:

This agreement is between AUNT PENNYS PET SERVICES ( APPS) and

Client*

now known as "CLIENT"

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone*

Email*

hereby, wishes to consult and or train with an APPS instructor about the behavior of his/her companion dog for the purpose of modifying the dog's behavior. The dog (in training) is named*

The dog is a (breed type if known)*

Waiver of Liability and Informed Consent Release:*

I represent that I am at least 18 years of age.

I, the Releasing Party, and the undersigned have enrolled myself and my dog in private consultations or other related activities (online or in-person) offered by Aunt Penny’s Pet Services (“APPS”), The Released Party.

By signing hereunder, I certify that I have been informed and understand that there is always some unavoidable risk of injury involved when working with animals, especially animals with behavioral issues. I acknowledge that dogs can be inherently difficult to control and that not all dogs will be under control at all times resulting in the possibility of injury to myself, my dog, my family members, or third parties. Additionally, I have had the full opportunity to discuss all my concerns about the foregoing risks with APPS and its authorized representatives. I have also made all inquiries and investigations to my satisfaction related to such risks, including, but not limited to, an examination of the training area (if applicable). I hereby accept and assume, without reservation, all risks associated with my participation in the sessions, including, but not limited to: the risks of any and all injuries to myself, my dog, and any of my family members or third parties who may attend; the risks that my dog may cause injury to other persons and/or dogs while training.

As lawful consideration for participating in the sessions, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns hereby waive, release, discharge, and agree not to sue and to indemnify, defend and hold harmless APPS and their members, managers, agents, and employees from any and all injuries, losses, claims, and damages to any person or persons of any nature whatsoever, including claims arising from the Released Party’s own negligence, and all costs associated therewith, including attorney’s fees, court costs, and consultant fees, arising from my participation in the Sessions.

This Waiver of Liability & Informed Consent Release shall be legally binding on the Releasing Party. Should the Releasing Party assert a claim to the contrary to what has been agreed to in this Waiver of Liability and Informed Consent Release, the claiming party shall be liable for all expenses (including attorney’s fees, court costs, and consultant fees) incurred by both the Releasing Party and the Released Party. No waiver or modification of any provision herein shall be valid unless expressly agreed to in writing by both the Released Party and the Releasing Party. Every provision herein is intended to be severable. If any one or more of the provisions herein is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms and provisions hereof, which shall remain binding and enforceable.

COVID-19:

I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above-described activities that include the contraction of communicable diseases, including but not limited to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. I assume full responsibility for personal safety to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge APPS for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family's private session, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, APPS, or other third parties. I agree that if I am sick, have symptoms of COVID-19 as defined by the best understanding of the disease at the time of participation, including but not limited to fever, cough, shortness of breath, and/or rash, I will inform the trainer immediately by email or phone.

Photography

I hereby consent to my dog is the subject of the photographs and/or audiovisual recording and authorize APPS and Penny Layne to cause the same to be exhibited for educational purposes as still photographs, transparencies, motion pictures, television, video, or other similar media

Refund / Reschedule Policy for Sessions:

There are no refunds. We may offer a gift certificate IF APPS agrees there is a reason to offer one. It is to be used within 3 months of the date on the certificate. The gift certificate may be used by you or you may give it to someone. Travel fees will be added to the bill if the training location is different than the original purchaser's address

Reschedules:

If you are not home when we arrive for a scheduled session you forfeit that session.
If you reschedule with less than 24 hours notice you forfeit that session.

Please check if your dog…

My dog HAS bit a person

My dog HAS nipped a person

My dog HAS bit another animal

My dog HAS killed an animal

I have been told by my vet or another dog professional that my dog is aggressive

Dog Behaviors

My dog has bit a person causing bruising or medical care:*

Yes

My dog has killed a person:*

Yes

My dog has attacked or bit another dog:*

Yes

Please describe medical care needed for the other dog.

My dog has killed a dog or cat:*

Yes

I have been told by a veterinarian that my dog is aggressive :*

Yes

What caused the vet to make that comment?

Your Vet Information

Please initial to indicate your permission to contact your vet.

Vet Name

Vet Phone

Permission to Contact

I have been told by a dog trainer that my dog is aggressive or unsafe :*

Yes

If you've been told your dog is aggressive or unsafe, what caused the trainer to make that comment?

Your Trainer Information

Please initial to indicate your permission to contact your trainer.

Trainer Name

Trainer Phone

Permission to Contact

Is there anything else you would like the dog trainer to know about you or your dog?

Please check that you acknowledge the following:*

I understand that I must be honest with the instructor so the instructor may be able to properly prepare for each session.

I understand that I must let the trainer know if any of the information on my dog changes including if he/she becomes aggressive in any way.

My dogs vaccines are current.

I will keep my dogs vaccines current including rabies

This release may not be changed orally. I agree that my electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent to my handwritten signature and acknowledge that I have read and agree to the above terms.*

I agree to the terms and conditions

Name of dog owner ( Printed )**

This agreement is dated*

Signature*