If the dog requires non-emergency veterinary care during the training period, the trainer will make a reasonable attempt to contact the owner so the owner can obtain veterinary care for the dog. If the owner cannot be reached or is unable to tend to the dog’s need for veterinary care, or in the case of an emergency, the trainer will arrange on behalf of the owner for veterinary care to which the owner consents as set forth below. All veterinary fees are the responsibility of the owner. If convenient, the trainer will take the dog to the dog’s regular veterinarian, but the trainer reserves the right to take the dog to a veterinarian selected by the trainer, using reasonable care in the selection of a veterinarian. Craigmyle K9 Training LLC / K9 Hideaway will take all reasonable and necessary precautions during the training process to avoid injury. However, sometimes an illness or condition that was not diagnosed or discovered previously may present during the training period. When this happens, we need to be able to get the emergency care needed. Owner hereby consents to the following veterinary care for the dog and gives the trainer authority to consent to such a treatment as the agent of the owner:
1) In the event that Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway cannot reach the owners or the owners cannot get to their dog, Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway will be allowed to make decisions regarding emergency care reasonably required to save the dog’s life, to preserve the use of organs or limbs, or to alleviate severe pain.
2) In the event that Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway cannot reach the owners, Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway will be allowed to make decisions regarding emergency euthanasia, only if (a) recommended by the veterinarian, (b) the owner cannot be reached after reasonable attempts, (c) treatment is not likely to be successful, and (d) the dog may be suffering or the expense of continued treatment may be unreasonable in light of the likely outcome.
3) If a not serious but contagious (and hindering training) illness is detected, the dog may need to go back to the owner's home for recovery. After that, the dog can return with new dates to Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway. Craigmyle K9 Training LLC./ K9 Hideaway may agree to have the dog recover here, and will discuss with the owner if that occurs.
4) The owner must arrange all other veterinary care, when possible. The trainer’s time and transportation expenses must also be reimbursed. If the medical condition or emergency is not due to negligence on Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway part, the owner will cover all and any veterinary expenses involved in treatment, medications, hospitalization, and so on.
5) Nondisclosure of any known medical issues with the dog will result in contract termination, and Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway will keep nonrefundable fees or be owed additional fees if Board & Train progressed beyond the first week.
6) Vaccinations and Medications. The owner must provide the trainer with proof that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parvo virus, and parainfluenza and fecal test (within the last 6 months). The dog must be heart-worm negative and on heart-worm preventive, and on a flea/tick preventive. Any medications to be administered to the dog during training will be provided by the owner and administered by the trainer as instructed by the owner.
7) Craigmyle K9 Training LLC. / K9 Hideaway shall not be held liable for self-inflicted injuries incurred by dog.
8) Emergency Veterinarian care will be administered at
Emergency Veterinarian Clinic
400 S Glenstone Ave,
Springfield, Mo. 65802
(417)-890-1600