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Submitting an application indicates you have read and agreed to all Guidelines and conditions. Please contact me for a complete info/application packet.
My classes rely on gentle positive methods. I do not use or allow choke collars, prong collars, or shock collars in my classes.
Class Size. Puppy Preschool and all Beginning Manners classes are limited to four dogs.
I do encourage families to attend and observe. However, children under the age of 12 may not act as the primary handler in the class or on the premises.
Health/Safety. Because my focus is on family companions, dogs over six months of age should be spayed or neutered (or scheduled). Exceptions will be made for health reasons or when your veterinarian will not spay or neuter before an older age, or for dogs who have not yet been with you long enough to get a spay or neuter scheduled.
I require age appropriate level core vaccines. The core vaccines are distemper (CDV), parvovirus (CPV), and adenovirus (CAV) and rabies. Bordetella (kennel cough) is not a core vaccine, but is recommended. Your veterinarian may recommend other vaccinations as well. If you have questions about age appropriate vaccinations, consult your veterinarian.
Dogs who are aggressive to dogs or people are not permitted in classes (except the Difficult Dog Class). Dogs who bark lunge, growl, snap, or bite when a person approaches, tries to reach for or handle the dog, or tries to remove low value food or possessions are potentially dangerous or are disruptive to the class. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Classes. The first Beginning Manners class is an orientation session without dogs. All other classes include dogs for all sessions.
Applications/Enrollment. Advanced registration is required. Applications must be submitted by the adult who is the legal owner of the dog. Registration closes three days prior to the first day of class.
Fees/Payment. Payment may be in cash or by check made payable to Lee Livingood.
While I have never had to do so, I reserve the right to remove any handler who is not in compliance with the guidelines or who is disrupting class.
Class Cancellations. Makeup dates will be scheduled for any Puppy Preschool, or Beginning Manners classes I must cancel.
Audit. If your dog has issues that prevent him from attending a class you may audit the class at a reduced fee. Contact me for additional information.
Thanks for your interest in my classes. If you have any additional questions, please contact me.