Many thanks for your interest in my 1 hour short taster course.
Please complete the following enrollment form within the next 24 hours to confirm your place on the course.
Payment is due by cash at the start of the course, unless otherwise agreed.
If you can no longer attend the course, please let me know, so that the place can be given to someone else as numbers are limited.
Please be aware our training and socialising classes, 121 consultations and taster courses are reward-based classes and we only look at positive ways of training our dogs therefore the following items will not be allowed on our courses:
• Choker chains or prong collars
• Retractable leads/Flexi leads
• Chain leads
• Shock collars of any type
If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to meeting you and your dog.
By aggression or reactivity this can include barking, lunging, snapping, biting, growling, snarling etc.
Please note that some of our groups are not suitable for dogs who have bitten either a person or other dog and also those that maybe showing signs of aggressive tendancies and reactivity issues so please contact us directly if you are selecting yes to the above three questions and we can direct you to a suitable course or option. Further assessment will be needed.
Ultimutt Dog Training uses Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media to promote our business.
We like to share images and videos of the work we do, the excellent achievements you make with your dogs, training methods and generally just like to share the cute pictures we take of your dogs!
Terms and conditions
Please note that payment of services also implies full agreement with these Terms and Conditions.
Training and Handling Methods
The training techniques used by A Different Dog are based on the principles of positive reinforcement and, as such, are kind, fair and reward-based. Harsh handling of dogs, physical force and the use of punitive methods/ punishment/ corrections or equipment designed to be aversive (including choke chains, check chains, prong collars, spray collars, e-collars or any otherd evice deemed unacceptable by the trainer) are not permitted in training sessions and should not be used in training your dog or within our classes.
Payment, Refunds and Cancellations
Deposits must be paid within 48 hours on this form being received alongside your completed form.
Deposits are non refundable.
Remaining money's owed must be paid on night one of training in cash or via bank transfer no later than 12pm on the start date of your course.
At the discretion of Ultimutt Dog Training, if you are unable to attend a class the offer of alternative course dates may be offered.
Cash refunds are not offered.
In the event that we have to cancel a session due to unforeseen circumstances, such as adverse weather/ illness/ emergency, we will make every effort to reschedule your session to another mutually convenient time.
In the event of a cancellation by Ultimutt Dog Training of an entire course alternative course dates will be offered. In the case they are not acceptable to the client then a full refund will be offered.
If you are unable to attend a session, no refund is offered. Ultimutt Dog Training will offer when available a catch up meeting either via phone, email or in person if possible.
Safety
Any instances of accident or injury must be reported to the trainer at the time they occurred. All dogs must be kept safe and it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the safety of others (other animals and people) with regard to your dog’s behaviour at all times.
All owners should have at very least public liability insurance to protect them in the case their dog causes any injury during classes to any animal or person.
Children
Children are very welcome to attend training sessions, with appropriate adult supervision. We accept no responsibility for children at training sessions and it is the responsibility of the supervising adult to ensure the children’s safety at all times. Young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children are required to be respectful of the dogs and humans in all our classes and asked not to run around or distract anyone in our groups including the trainer.
Health and Vaccination
All dogs and puppies should be suitably protected from the potential risk of disease, as well as being appropriately treated for internal and external parasites. Ultimutt Dog Training advises that owners should consult their veterinary professional with regard to such issues. There can be no guarantee that there is absolutely no risk of disease at any venue or when in contact with any other dogs or materials, such as toys, which may have been in contact with other dogs. It is the owner/ handler’s responsibility to ensure that their dog is appropriately protected against the risk of disease: Ultimutt Dog Training accepts no responsibility for the potential or actual exposure of dogs to disease. If an owner chooses not to routinely vaccinate their dog/ puppy (for example because they are choosing titre testing or using homeopathic nosodes), this is entirely the choice of the owner and is a decision made at their own risk.
By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you are accepting full responsibility for the protection of your dog from the risk of disease. Please advise us in advance of the session if your dog has been in contact with another dog infected by a contagious disease or if they appear to be unwell (eg. vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, runny nose etc). Depending on the issue, it may be advisable for the session to be cancelled or re-arranged or missed.(see Refunds and Cancellations). If your dog has any known allergies or intolerances to certain foods or has any other special needs, it is your responsibility to bring this to the attention of the trainer prior to the start of the session, and provide appropriate alternative treats etc
Marketing/ Privacy
Photographs may occasionally be taken during training sessions. Such photos may be used by Ultimutt Dog Training for the purposes of marketing. If you do not wish for photographs of you and/ or your dog to be used or shared, please let us know. Any verbal or written feedback (eg. by email or on feedback forms) may be used for marketing purposes (for example, posted on the website).
Only the first name of the person will be used as identification. If you are not happy for us to useyour feedback in this way, please let us know. Photography and videography of sessions or parts of sessions is NOT permitted, without the express permission of Ultimutt Dog Training.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure the safety of both clients and dogs during One to One sessions and in group sessions.
However, by making a booking with us, you are accepting that participating in an activity with dogs, children and adults poses a risk of injury to yourself and your dog, and you agree to indemnify Ultimutt Dog Training for all personal injury and damage to property while attending training sessions. You agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which might occur as a result of your dog attending such sessions. You also agree to make any person who accompanies you to the session(s), or takes your place, aware that they are also there at their own risk. You understand and accept that your dog (and its behaviour) remains entirely your responsibility at all times, whether or not in the presence of the trainer/behaviourist.
