Private Training Contract Agreement

I understand Sit Happens Dog Training will provide dog training services tailored to my specific needs. 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.

I understand that Vikki sees clients Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 2 pm. I understand that she does NOT see clients outside of these hours.

I understand that training services are NOT guaranteed.
Sit Happens Dog training will not be held responsible for any injuries (including death) or property damage caused by herself or any dog in which she has worked.

Full payment is due on my initial training session. I understand that Sit Happens Dog Training does NOT issue refunds. No exceptions, services are non-transferable.

I understand that I have four months to complete four sessions. I understand that I will receive four training sessions with Vikki Bourgeois. Each training session may last from thirty minutes to an hour and a half (the initial session may last up to two hours).

I understand Sit Happens allows 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.

I understand 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.

I understand that Sit Happens Dog Training uses positive rewards based training methods. sing physical punishment is grounds to terminate services. Physical punishment includes, but is not limited to choke chains, pinch collars, shock collars, etc.

I agree to provide the necessary materials needed for training. Including, but not limited to: treats, toys, leash, collar, harness, etc.

I acknowledge that my behavior directly influences my dog’s behavior and that training/behavior modification is my responsibility.

There is a $35 NSF fee for all returned checks.

Any controversy, claim, cause of action or similar arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or breach of this Agreement, shall be settled by arbitration in the state of Louisiana, which will occur via telephone by an arbitrator that we mutually agree upon. The costs of the arbitration shall be borne by the losing property.


Please note that a travel fee of $ .65/mile round trip will be added for locations 10 miles outside of the service area zip code 70506. By signing below I agree to all I have read above.