Class Policies & Information
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- If you have not paid in advance or made arrangements with the instructor, your spot in class is not guaranteed. If you still need to pay, read the payment methods below.
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PAYMENTS and REFUNDS
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WHAT TO BRING to CLASS
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LOCATONS/DIRECTIONS
PARKING
There is ample onsite parking convenient to the building.
CLEAN UP
Please clean up after your dog as necessary throughout the property and facility. Do not let male dogs urinate or mark on the buildings, fences, etc. You may potty your dog on the grassy areas.
MANAGING DOGS
Be mindful that dogs participating in such events may have “personal space” issues. Be sure to manage your dog to minimize any problems. Please do not allow your dog to greet other dogs that you do not know.
ATTENDANCE
Make up classes are not offered. If your female dog missed a class due to estrus, credit will be given for a future class.
UNALTERED ANIMALS
I welcome all friendly dogs, whether they are altered or not. However, female dogs in their estrus cycle may not come to class/workshop (with the exception of conformation handling classes). If your female begins her cycle during the course of the class, credit will be given to a future class or workshop.
- GO DOG GO, 4 Scamman Street, Saco, Maine (next to Shaw's and Loyal Companion Pet Store) - Follow your GPS or Google directions. The facility is located in the same shopping center area as Shaw's.
- POETICGOLD Farm, 7 Trillium Lane, Falmouth, Maine. - Follow your GPS or Google directions. Once you've turned onto Ladyslipper Lane, take the next left onto Trillium Lane. Follow Trillium to the end - it turns into a long gravel driveway- and you will find the facility in the red barn. Please do not enter the fenced area, as it is not a play or elimination area for dogs.
PARKING
There is ample onsite parking convenient to the building.
CLEAN UP
Please clean up after your dog as necessary throughout the property and facility. Do not let male dogs urinate or mark on the buildings, fences, etc. You may potty your dog on the grassy areas.
MANAGING DOGS
Be mindful that dogs participating in such events may have “personal space” issues. Be sure to manage your dog to minimize any problems. Please do not allow your dog to greet other dogs that you do not know.
ATTENDANCE
Make up classes are not offered. If your female dog missed a class due to estrus, credit will be given for a future class.
UNALTERED ANIMALS
I welcome all friendly dogs, whether they are altered or not. However, female dogs in their estrus cycle may not come to class/workshop (with the exception of conformation handling classes). If your female begins her cycle during the course of the class, credit will be given to a future class or workshop.
CANCELLATIONS
If class/workshop is cancelled due to the weather, I will notify students no later than 3 hours prior to the beginning of class or workshop. A make up class will be offered if a class is cancelled due to weather.
If class/workshop is cancelled due to the weather, I will notify students no later than 3 hours prior to the beginning of class or workshop. A make up class will be offered if a class is cancelled due to weather.
KEEPING IT POSITIVE
I use positive-reinforcement based methods for training. These methods are based on the latest science of animal learning and behavior and have the added benefit of being the most effective, most humane and most fun way to train! I encourage students to use humane walking and training equipment and methods, including head harnesses, front-buckle harnesses, and flat collars. Prong collars, shock collars and ear pinching are not permitted in classes/workshops.
VACCINATIONS
Your dog should be vaccinated prior to coming to classes. I assume your due diligence in protecting other dogs as well as your own with the age-appropriate vaccinations or titers.
Dogs older than16 weeks should have received a distemper/parvo vaccination (DHLPP) or have appropriate titer levels and a rabies vaccination. If your dog has not received these vaccination(s) or titer, please make an appointment with your veterinarian to complete this prior to coming to classes.
Puppies younger than16 weeks should have received, at the very minimum, the first of the two required boosters for DHLPP. If your pup has not received at least one of these boosters, please make an appointment with your veterinarian to complete the required vaccinations prior to coming to class.
DECLINES & REFERRALS
I reserve the right to decline entry to any dog who presents behavior issues that may be disruptive, reactive, or that may be exacerbated by participation in a group setting. If behavior issues are discovered during the class and we feel that it is in everyone's best interest for you to seek a private trainer, you will be provided with a qualified trainer referral and a refund.
I use positive-reinforcement based methods for training. These methods are based on the latest science of animal learning and behavior and have the added benefit of being the most effective, most humane and most fun way to train! I encourage students to use humane walking and training equipment and methods, including head harnesses, front-buckle harnesses, and flat collars. Prong collars, shock collars and ear pinching are not permitted in classes/workshops.
VACCINATIONS
Your dog should be vaccinated prior to coming to classes. I assume your due diligence in protecting other dogs as well as your own with the age-appropriate vaccinations or titers.
Dogs older than16 weeks should have received a distemper/parvo vaccination (DHLPP) or have appropriate titer levels and a rabies vaccination. If your dog has not received these vaccination(s) or titer, please make an appointment with your veterinarian to complete this prior to coming to classes.
Puppies younger than16 weeks should have received, at the very minimum, the first of the two required boosters for DHLPP. If your pup has not received at least one of these boosters, please make an appointment with your veterinarian to complete the required vaccinations prior to coming to class.
DECLINES & REFERRALS
I reserve the right to decline entry to any dog who presents behavior issues that may be disruptive, reactive, or that may be exacerbated by participation in a group setting. If behavior issues are discovered during the class and we feel that it is in everyone's best interest for you to seek a private trainer, you will be provided with a qualified trainer referral and a refund.