Board & Train Liability Waiver & Terms of Service

Please read carefully the below before signing your board & train waiver.

1. Program Overview

Your dog will participate in a structured Board & Train program that includes:

  • Routine daily care, feeding, and potty breaks

  • Multiple short, age-appropriate daily training sessions based on your goals

  • Exercise, enrichment activities, and confidence-building activities

  • Crate time for rest and safety

  • Supervised socialization when appropriate

  • Daily walks (or outside potty breaks based on age & vaccination status)

  • Exposure to real-world environments (subject to vaccination status)

Training outcomes depend on many factors, including your dog’s age, genetics, past experiences, health, and owner consistency after the program. No specific results are guaranteed.

2. Health Requirements

By enrolling, you confirm that your dog:

  • Is up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations

  • Is free from contagious illnesses (kennel cough, parasites, viruses, etc.)

  • Is in reasonably good health and fit for training

  • Has not shown signs of illness within the past 48 hours

You must disclose:

  • Allergies or food sensitivities

  • Medications

  • Chronic conditions

  • Injuries or surgeries

  • Any symptoms of coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, or skin issues

Failure to disclose may result in early termination of the program without refund.

3. Veterinary Care & Emergencies

If your puppy becomes sick or injured, the trainer will:

  1. Attempt to contact you and your emergency contact.

  2. Seek veterinary care if needed.

  3. Make reasonable decisions in the dog’s best interest.

In the event of an emergency, you agree to cover all veterinary costs, including:

  • Exams

  • Diagnostics

  • Treatment

  • Medications

  • Emergency or after-hours care

  • Transportation fees

You agree to hold the trainer harmless for illness or injury not caused by negligence.

4. Assumption of Risk

Dogs living and training in a home environment may experience:

  • Scratches, nicks, or minor injuries

  • Stress-related behaviors (diarrhea, panting, decreased appetite, whining)

  • Crate-related injuries (clawed paws, chipped teeth, minor abrasions)

  • Dog-dog conflicts during supervised interactions

  • Environmental hazards (city noises, weather, wildlife, scents)

  • Injury from ingestion of foreign objects despite supervision

  • Escape or attempted escape due to equipment failure or stress

You accept these inherent risks and release the trainer from liability for injury, illness, or death not caused by gross negligence.

5. Behavior Disclosure

You agree to disclose any history of:

  • Reactivity

  • Resource guarding

  • Aggression toward people or dogs

  • Puppy biting concerns

  • Territorial or protective behavior

  • Separation anxiety

  • Noise sensitivity

  • Escaping or jumping fences

  • Eating non-food objects

  • Any bite history (with or without broken skin)

Withholding behavioral information may result in immediate termination of the program without refund.

6. Socialization & Dog Interactions

Depending on temperament, vaccination status, and trainer assessment, your dog may or may not:

  • Interact with the trainer’s personal dogs

  • Interact with other client dogs

  • Participate in supervised play

  • Meet unfamiliar people

  • Train in public areas

All socialization decisions are at the trainer’s discretion. You acknowledge that even well-monitored dog interactions carry risk.

7. Housing, Crating, and Daily Routine

Your dog will:

  • Be crated for rest, sleep, structure, and safety

  • Have supervised outdoor potty breaks

  • Follow a structured training schedule

  • Participate in enrichment and confidence-building activities

  • Not have full free roam of the home

You understand and agree that:

  • Crate training is required for Board & Train

  • Some dogs experience vocalization or stress in the crate

  • Minor crate injuries can occur

8. Training Methods

The trainer uses:

  • Positive reinforcement

  • Reward-based training

  • Science-backed learning principles

  • Confidence-building exercises

  • Management strategies

  • Real-world exposure and socialization

Tools may include:

  • Flat collars

  • Harnesses

  • Long lines

  • Martingale collars

  • Crates, baby gates, pens

  • Muzzles (only if appropriate and discussed or necessary for safety)

No aversive tools (prong/e-collar) are used unless explicitly discussed and written consent is given.

9. Transportation

Your dog may be transported in the trainer’s vehicle for:

  • Training outings

  • Public exposure

  • Veterinary appointments if applicable

You acknowledge that transportation carries inherent risk and release the trainer from liability related to unforeseen accidents.

10. Payment, Cancellations, & Refunds

  • Payment is required 24 hours prior to drop-off.

  • If early pick up is needed, a pro-rated refund may be given.

  • If your dog becomes unsafe to train or poses a risk to humans or animals, the program may be ended early and the owner will need to find alternative accommodations within 24 hours.

  • You are responsible for any damage your dog causes to the trainer’s home, property, or equipment.

11. Media Release

You grant permission for the trainer to use photos or videos of your dog for:

  • Training updates

  • Social media

  • Website content

  • Marketing materials

Your personal information will never be shared!

12. Owner Responsibilities After the Program

You understand that:

  • Training requires consistent follow-through at home

  • Behavioral progress can regress without structure

  • You must implement the training plan provided

  • The trainer is not responsible for future behavior changes once the dog is home

Ongoing support may require additional sessions.

13. Liability Release

By participating in Board & Train, you agree to release and hold harmless the trainer, their household and property:

  • Any injury, illness, loss, or death of your dog

  • Any injuries or damages your dog causes to people, animals, or property

  • Any costs associated with veterinary care or emergencies

  • Any claims related to your dog’s behavior during or after training

This release applies irrespective of geographic location (trainer’s home, public spaces, training facilities, etc.).

Agreement & Signature

By submitting your booking and signing the liability form sent after this page, you confirm that you:

  • Have read and understood all terms

  • Agree to all conditions

  • Accept all risks stated above

  • Confirm all information you provide is accurate

Your digital signature is legally binding.