To make the most of your initial assessment, it is beneficial to know details about your dog(s) history regarding problem behaviors prior to our visit. This way, more time can be spent addressing your primary concerns.  Completing this questionnaire is the first step to restoring calm to your house and rediscovering the joy of owning a dog. Once we receive this form, we will contact you to set up an appointment.

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LIABILITY WAIVER & POLICIES

Liability Waiver: Julie Schmitt and Out N’ About Dog Training, LLC will endeavor to create as safe an environment as possible for the training of my dog and will offer only sound, safe, and responsible training and training instructions. However, I recognize that Out N’ About Dog Training, LLC is not responsible for any unintentional errors, omissions, or incorrect assertions. I understand that the recommendation of any other product or service is not a guarantee of my satisfaction with that product or service. Further, I am and will remain responsible for the actions of my dog at all times and I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Julie Schmitt and Out N’ About Dog Training, LLC of any and all claims of injury, expense, costs, or damages caused by the actions of my dog while under Julie Schmitt’s instruction or control and under my own care as a result of following training instructions. I have been told by Julie Schmitt, of Out N’ About Dog training, LLC, and understand the inherent risks in owning a dog, including but not limited to the risk of dog bites to myself or others.

Due to the variable and unpredictable nature of behavior, Julie Schmitt and Out N' About Dog training, LLC make no guarantee, express or implied, that their dog training services will improve an individual dog’s behavior. However, they will work toward ensuring satisfaction of services.  

I, the dog owner, understand that training never has an end and that my dog needs my guidance for the remainder of his or her life. I also understand that if I stop practicing what I have learned, my dog WILL regress back to old behaviors.

Payment Policy: Client/Owner agrees to payment in full at time of service.  Current pricing can be found on www.OutNAboutDogTraining.com.  There are no refunds on services.  Unused sessions expire 60 days from date of purchase.

 

Cancellation policy: Lessons may be cancelled and rescheduled with a 48 hour notice.  After that time, client will be charged full price for the lesson missed. 

Julie Schmitt - Out N' About Dog Training, LLC

I only use non-aggressive, force and fear free training methods based upon the science of behavior and behavior change.  These methods are recommended by educated Veterinarians and Veterinary Behaviorists, American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, and modern dog trainers like myself.  

As such, I do not use choke, prong, shock or bark collars or an electric fence when I am training dogs.  Furthermore, I do not condone the use of dominance based training of dogs, including knee jabs, scruff shakes, side kicks, alpha rolls, spray bottles or any other forceful, painful or aggressive training methods.  Shock devices and other forms of aversive ‘training’ tools are never recommended and those using them are encouraged to discontinue their use before effective behavior change and modification can take place.

Client/Owner agrees to use training and management to prevent their dog(s) from biting or attacking another person, adult or child and other animals.  Client/Owner understands NO DOGS should ever be left alone with a child.  Full Awake Adult Supervision is required for children and dogs.

Understand that once a dog has bitten, it must ALWAYS be supervised.

Understand that no dog can be 100% cured of aggression.

Client/Owner understands that if aversive training devices or techniques are used during our contracted working relationship, no further sessions will be scheduled.

Client/Owner agrees to allow photos and videos of their training process on various social media pages. The dog's first name will only be used as identification.

This contract is validated by the signature below in total and as approval for future services without additional written authorization.