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  • Services
    • Online Training
    • Group Classes
    • Hybrid Training
    • Private Lessons
    • Board & Train
  • Service Area
    • Lafayette
  • Online Booking
    • Client Policies
  • Meet the Trainer
  • Contact
  • 337-541-0244

Client Policies

& Procedures

We take pride in being transparent with our client policies & procedures. Our policies are designed to provide an enjoyable learning environment for humans and dogs. We strive to provide the best service to our clients in a timely manner.

We are excited to share our knowledge of dog training and behavior. Our policies are designed to ensure that all clients have a productive, safe, and  fun training experience.  Prior to meeting with your trainer you will receive our full training contract agreement.

Policies & Procedures

TRAINING AVAILABILITY

We see clients Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. We do not see clients outside of those hours under any circumstances.

MEDIA RELEASE

Sit Happens Dog Training, LLC. may use pictures/videos of me or my dog for publicity or promotional purposes, without any liability or obligation of any kind to me.

GUARANTEE

Our services are not guaranteed. Dog behavior can change over time due to developmental periods, aging, and health. Pet owners influence their dog’s behavior and must do the assigned training homework for optimal results.

TRAINING SUPPLIES

Clients are responsible for providing the necessary materials needed for training. Including, but not limited to: treats, toys, leash, collar, harness, etc.

TRAINING METHODS

Using physical punishment is grounds to terminate services. Physical punishment includes, but is not limited to choke chains, pinch collars, shock collars, etc. The use of pain, fear, or intimidation may lead to fear or aggression.

SAFETY

Clients must have their dogs contained in a crate when the trainer arrives. Dogs must be up to date on Rabies vaccination and bite histories must be disclosed. Dogs must arrive to our facility on leash.

PRIVATE TRAINING RESCHEDULE POLICY

It is imperative that your training sessions are completed timely in order to have success with your dog. We allow one reschedule during training (via telephone, voicemail, or email ONLY). Any additional attempts at rescheduling will be futile and the session will be forfeited. We charge a $25 fee for all reschedules (including your first reschedule). This fee must be paid within 24 hours in order to continue training. Clients have 4 months to complete four sessions.

PRIVATE TRAINING NO-SHOW / LATE POLICY

All no-show sessions will be forfeited automatically. There is $25 no-show fee that must be paid after a missed appointment within 24 hours in order to continue training. If clients do not show for their final session or have more than one no-show for training will be terminated.

Clients are expected to be on time for training. We do give a 15 minute window for lateness, however if more than 15 minutes late the session is treated as a no-show and is forfeited automatically. A $25 fee must be paid within 24 hours in order to continue training.

HYBRID TRAINING CANCELLATION POLICY

Rescheduling is not permitted in this training program. There are no exceptions. Any rescheduling will result in forfeiture of sessions.

GROUP CLASSES

Puppy classes are open to puppies between the ages of 10 weeks and 5 months of age. Adult classes are open to dogs and puppies 6 months of age and older. Proof of vaccinations given by a veterinarian (Distemper combo, Rabies – if old enough, Bordetella), a negative fecal, and flea prevention are needed to attend class. Puppies need at least 2 rounds of vaccines from a veterinarian to attend class.

The trainer may remove a pet from class if a hazard or threat of any nature to any other animal or person is present.

PAYMENTS & REFUNDS

Clients have 24 hours to pay the training deposit to hold their spot for training. This deposit is non-transferable and nonrefundable. Full payment is due at the initial training session. Sit Happens Dog Training does NOT issue refunds. No exceptions, services are non-transferable.

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Franny and Frosty recently attended our Rocket Re Franny and Frosty recently attended our  Rocket Recall workshop. We discussed the rules for teaching and maintaining a reliable recall. We also practiced touch, introducing a come cue, collar grabs, paper plate recall, and introducing an emergency recall. They had so much fun! #sithappens #lafayettedogtrainer #trainingwithresults #groupclasses #workshop #positivedogtraining #dogtrainer #doglovers #lafayettela #obedience #comewhencalled #recalltraining #dogstagram
Milo, Andorra, and Franklin recently attended our Milo, Andorra, and Franklin recently attended our K9 Enrichment Workshop. They had so much fun trying different forms on enrichment and mental stimulation. They enjoyed playing the shell game with treats, trying out a lick bowl, bobbing for apples, and other brain engaging activities. #sithappens  #lafayettedogtrainer #trainingwithresults #groupclasses #workshop #positivedogtraining #dogtrainer #doglovers #lafayettela #canineenrichment #dogstagram #mentalstimulationfordogs
Clemmie, the 1 year old Great Pyrenees German Shep Clemmie, the 1 year old Great Pyrenees German Shepherd Mix, is currently enrolled in private training lessons for behavior modification. Clemmie struggles with dog to human resource guarding. Prior to training she was showing high levels of stress and her aggressive behavior was increasing. She would heavily resource guard the family's couch from them and began resource guarding several spaces in the house. We implemented heavy management, muzzle conditioning, calming chews, Adaptil, systematic desensitization, counter-conditioning, and obedience training. She has made tremendous progress and is no longer resource guarding spaces in the house or the couch. We are currently working on trading her for objects and beginning to work on low stress handling techniques for veterinary visits. 

We start every behavior case by ruling out pain or potential medical causes for behavior with the clients veterinarian at the beginning of training. Recently, Clemmie snapped while being pet, which was a sudden change in behavior. Though Clemmie is aggressive, her aggression has not involved biting. We referred her to the veterinarian to rule out pain and discovered she had an ear infection. Pain is an extremely common cause for aggression and changes in behavior. 

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Benny and Milo recently completed their private tr Benny and Milo recently completed their private training lessons at our Training Center. Benny greatly reduced his fear based aggression towards guests and Milo learned his obedience cues. Learning hot to stay together was a challenge for them, but they managed to conquer it! Great job! #sithappens  #lafayettedogtrainer #trainingwithresults #privatelessons  #behaviormodification #aggression #dogtraining #dogstagram #doglovers #lafayettela #obedience #manners #privatelessons #dogsofinstagram
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🐶This is a 4 week course for dogs and puppies 6 months and older. Class meets the same day and time each week for 4 weeks. Your puppy will learn eye contact, sit, down, come, stay, leave it, loose leash walking, go to bed. We will also discuss how to address jumping, chewing, barking, and digging.
💲The cost is $175/dog. SPACE IS LIMITED!!!
😍 Ferdie, Bandit, Corleone, and Judge recently att 😍 Ferdie, Bandit, Corleone, and Judge recently attended Puppy Play Time. They had a blast working on their  socialization and play skills. They had ao much fun doing confidence building obstacles and playing in the ball pit. #sithappens #lafayettedogtrainer #trainingwithresults #groupclasses  #workshop #positivedogtraining #puppygram #puppylove #dogtrainer #socialization #puppyplaytime🐶
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Professional Dog Training Services for the the Lafayette and the surrounding areas.
  • Services
    • Online Training
    • Group Classes
    • Hybrid Training
    • Private Lessons
    • Board & Train
  • Service Area
    • Lafayette
  • Online Booking
    • Client Policies
  • Meet the Trainer
  • Contact
  • 337-541-0244
Sit Happens