TERMS OF SERVICE

RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & WAIVER

I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in dog training activities with Poochy Smooches Dog Training (Stefanie Kitcher). I am aware that there are inherent risks and hazards involved with dogs, and with being around dogs, and in using and being around dog equipment and I am voluntarily participating in dog training activities with the knowledge of these potential dangers. I am not relying on Stefanie Kitcher or any other agent, instructor, assistant, or other participant, facility owner, program sponsor or anyone else, to prevent such occurrences. 

In order to participate in Poochy Smooches training classes instructed by Stefanie Kitcher, demonstrations, or other activities, I, being fully informed of such risks and hazards, agree to assume all risk of such occurrences.

I hereby waive any and all claims or actions I or my guardians, representatives or assigns may have against Poochy Smooches Dog Training, Stefanie Kitcher and any other agent, instructor, assistant, or other participant, facility owner, program sponsor from all liability of any nature, including but not limited to any and all personal injuries to myself, my dog(s), children in my charge, or harm to property, caused directly or indirectly by any acts that might occur in conjunction with dog training classes, demonstrations, or other activities. I also agree to assume sole responsibility and liability for any injury or damage caused by myself, children in my charge, or any dog I own or handle during participation in Poochy Smooches Dog Training classes, events and activities. I also agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Poochy Smooches Dog Training, Stefanie Kitcher and any other agent, instructor, assistant, or other participant, facility owner, program sponsor from any injury, damage, loss, liability, or expense, including legal costs and attorneys fees, which results from damages caused by myself, children in my charge, or any dog(s) I own or handle. The undersigned, individually and for his or her heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, further agrees not to sue Poochy Smooches Dog Training, Stefanie Kitcher and any other agent, instructor, assistant, or other participant, facility owner, program sponsor as a result of any loss suffered in conjunction with dog training  classes, demonstrations, or other activities.

NO COMPETE AGREEMENT: I agree that I am not a dog trainer professional or otherwise and have no intention of using what I learn at Poochy Smooches ie. Stefanie Kitcher to further my own business. I also agree that by signing below I agree to a no compete agreement within 10 years and never within a 100 mile radius of Poochy Smooches ie. Stefanie Kitcher.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY -- I have carefully read this Release, Hold Harmless, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver of Liability, and fully understand the contents thereof. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between Poochy Smooches Dog Training (Stefanie Kitcher) and me, and I agree to all terms and conditions, of my own free will. The terms and conditions of this agreement bind the parties for the current period of training, and for all subsequent classes, demonstrations, events or other activities in which they hereafter participate. 

I understand that by signing up for any type of training with Poochy Smooches (Stefanie Kitcher) I automatically accept the terms of service as stated above.