Application for Private Training

I (we) understand that there are inherent risks associated with training, boarding, socializing, walking and working with dogs in general. I (we) understand that the attendance of online, in home, and in the community dog training & behavior services is not without inherent risk to myself, members of my family, guests who attend, or my dog, because some of the dogs to which I (we) will be exposed to may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury, even when handled with the greatest amount of care.

I (we) hereby waive and release Christi McKeen, her employees/volunteers, property owners and managers from any and all liability of any nature, for injury or damage resulting from the action of my dog, or any other, and I (we) expressly assume the risk of any such damage or injury while attending any training or behavior session, or other function of Christi McKeen’s, online, in home, or while in the community.

I understand I am solely responsible for any harm my dog(s) may cause to self, trainer, property, other humans or other animals. I understand it is my responsibility to keep my dog(s) under control at all times. I understand all dogs learn at a different rate and that training is an on-going process. I must keep up the training process on my own or dog(s) may revert to previous behavior.

I understand I am responsible for representing my dog(s) in a truthful manner, particularly about any dangerous, destructive, or unpredictable behavior, so that Christi McKeen, and her employee’s or volunteers, have full knowledge in order to train or administer behavior modification protocols appropriately.

I understand that for the duration of the agreed upon training/behavior package, I will be committed to participate fully, including in between sessions, with daily independent skills practice (homework) with my dog(s). I will take it upon myself to ask questions to clarify any part of training or behavior modification that is unclear, in order to help my dog(s) succeed. I understand that I do not have to do any training method, or allow any training method, to be administered, that I do not feel comfortable with.

I understand that should I cancel the day of my session, unless it is due to severe weather, death of pet included in this application, or other catastrophic issue, I will forfeit that day’s payment. I understand that in order to best help my dog(s), each session should be held regularly every week/every other week throughout the duration of the training package, and must be fully completed within one month of the timeframe developed between Christi McKeen and I (we) at the very first session, or risk forfeiting payments already made.

In order to secure your first session, full payment must be made, and application filled out completely. Please have available a sturdy collar or harness, a 6’ leash (no flexi leads), and treats that your dog really enjoys. If your dog is working on a behavioral issue, treats should be high value (meat, cheese). If this is an issue, please contact me before the first session, to discuss it. 2lexibru@gmail.com or 774-238- 2526.