Dog Walking and Dog Park Visitation Waiver and Release Documents

Donna’s Pet Care Services
Dog Walking and Dog Park Visitation Waiver and
Release Documents

In this Waiver and Release the following terms have the corresponding meaning:

1. “Client” means any owner(s), caretaker(s), custodian(s) or any other person(s) who takes care of the dog.
2. “DPCS” means Donna’s Pet Care Services.
3. “DPCS Personnel” means owner, employees, assistants, members, agents, sole proprietors, independent contractors, trainers, apprentices and any other people deemed to be providing services on behalf of DPCS.
4. “facilities”, “dog park”, “off leash”, and “off lead” means any and all areas designated for use by the general public with their dogs or dogs in their care, by the municipality, province or region in which they are located.
5. “Services” means the services by DPCS Personnel, including but not limited to “on leash/lead” dog walking, “off leash/lead” dog walking, dog park visitation and other dog social activities both with individual dogs as well as in groups

Declaration:
Dogs are animals and as such can be unpredictable and have the potential of displaying unwanted behaviours without warning. Working with dogs is not without risk to humans, other animals and material possessions. Dogs are living creatures and their behaviours can naturally change over time due to factors such as age, changes in diet, changes in their environment and the fact that dogs are animals and can be erratic and unpredictable, and as such DPCS does not provide any guarantees with respect to the Services provided by DPCS.

This waiver and release applies to all sales, services, and operations with respect to dog walking, and dog park visitations provided by DPCS and DPCS Personnel to the Client. All Services are being provided for personal use only to the Client and Client’s dogs and not for commercial use in any way.

The Client represents that they are the legal owner of the named dog that is requiring the Services herein, and the Client is aware that participation in any individual or group dog walking or dog park visitation may result in illness, accident, injury, and death to the dog. The Client agrees that they are aware of these risks and dangers and assume all responsibility for their dog as well as themselves and the Client shall remain responsible for their dogs at all times and are advised to ensure that they have adequate pet or household insurance coverage for liability in the unlikely event of damage or injury caused to their dog or caused by their dog to property or to a third party, including any other person, animal, object or anything whatsoever.

DPCS reserves the right to refuse to provide service to a Client or their dog at its own discretion.

This Release and Waiver must be executed by all parties who own the dog.

Safety
The safety of the dogs of all of our Clients as well as DPCS Personnel is of the utmost importance to DPCS. If a dog is deemed to be undisciplined, aggressive, or unresponsive, our Services will not be able to accommodate said dog. If your dog does not exhibit these traits during the initial consultation or use of the Services but begins exhibiting these characteristics at a later date, DPCS shall be entitled to terminate all Services to your dog effective immediately.

You as the Client are solely responsible for determining if your dog is physically fit and adequately skilled to go on leashed walks, “off-leash” walks, or visit dog parks while in the care of DPCS. If your dog is pregnant, disabled, or suffering from any illness, medical condition, injury or impairment, you are advised to consult with a veterinarian before undertaking any dog exercise activity and to disclose any such information to DCPS. Please advise us on consultation if your dog has never visited a dog park prior to them being in the care of DPCS as DPCS, in its sole discretion, may evaluate whether to bring your dog to a dog park.

In areas that are not designated as “off-leash” areas, dogs are legally required to be leashed at all times. DPCS will only take dogs off-leash in designated areas. DPCS will only take dogs off leashes in undesignated areas if specifically requested by the Client, provided, however the Client will assume all risks and responsibilities in taking dogs off a leash in non-designated areas while in the care of DPCS or DPCS Personnel. This includes all risks as outlined in this waiver and release as well as any additional risk associated with non-designated “off-leash” areas such as fines, injury, and the failure of the dog to respond to commands. Upon the initial consultation and dog boarding process, the Client is responsible for advising DPCS of their dog’s experience, abilities, and behaviour while “off-leash”.

Dog Parks
Dog parks are intended to provide a fun and rewarding environment and experience for dogs and their owners. Even with proper and careful preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning, and equipment, there is still a serious risk of injury to the dog, people, property, and other animals when “off-leash” and in an environment where there are numerous other factors. Dogs are unpredictable and even with proper training and care, will act instinctively and in unforeseeable ways. Despite the best efforts of DPCS and DPCS Personnel, it is impossible for DPCS to guarantee the safety of your dog while at a dog park or “off-leash” area or to guarantee the safety of any other person or object.

Release of Liability, Indemnity, Waiver & Assumption of Risk
By participating in one or multiple Services provided by DPCS, I/We hereby acknowledge that I/We have voluntarily applied to participate in the Services with DPCS. In order to participate in Services provided by DPCS Personnel, I/we hereby agrees/agree and acknowledges/acknowledge the following:

1. To assume all risks of such dog walking and dog park visitation, including any the injury that may be caused to the Client’s dog by any other dog, person or DPCS Personnel and any injury that may be caused to DPCS Personnel, other people, or any other dog by the Client or Client’s dog, or to any other animal or object; 
2. To affirm that I/We are aware that there are inherent risks and hazards involved in activities with and around dogs, including but not limited to, any and all “offleash” walks and dog park visits, and I/We am/are participating in the Services with knowledge of any potential risks. I/We voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of and responsibility for any injuries, damages, loss, liability, costs, and expenses regardless of severity, extent or amount that my dog, any other person accompanying my dog, other dogs or animals, other people, and property might sustain or incur as a result of their presence in these areas or my/our dog participating in any and all activities connected with these areas, or the services provided by DPCS. These risks also include but are not limited to risks associated with picking up and dropping off my/our dog, travelling to and from home in a vehicle, and having my/our dog around other dogs, people, wildlife, and outdoor environments; 
3. To be fully responsible for the actions of my/our dog if it causes any damage whatsoever, including but not limited to death, damage, or injury to itself, other animals, pets, people and property while in the care of DPCS;
4. To confirm that have not witnessed or am aware that my dog displays any aggressive or undisciplined behaviours or tendencies towards other people or animals, or if so, have listed them in my/our client intake form.
5. To have provided all necessary information to DPCS and based on my/our consultation have deemed that my/our dog is suitable to be in the care of DPCS;
6. To positively confirm that the dog is obedient and disciplined and is capable of following commands is well-behaved, and has reliable recall even when in distracting environments;
7. To immediately advise DPCS of any issues or problems that arise with my dog that have or could affect their behaviour, health, or suitability for “off-leash” walks or visiting dog parks;
8. To authorize DPCS to provide any emergency treatment, at my/our costs, that while my/our dog(s) is/are in the care and custody of DPCS, if I/We am/are unreachable in the event of an emergency or if at the sole discretion of DPCS, it appears that my/our dog is ill, injured, or exhibits any other behaviour that would reasonably suggest that my/our dog might need medical treatment, I/We hereby authorize DPCS and DPCS Personnel to seek immediate veterinary care for my/our dog. I/We agree to be financially responsible for any and all costs in connection with, veterinary, medical or other treatment as required in the opinion of the veterinarian and to fully reimburse DPCS such costs immediately upon providing costs. I/We agree that I/We am/are assuming all risks of the consequences associated with any decisions made by DPCS relating to the medical care and transportation of my/our dog. Medical treatment may require transportation of my/our dog to receive care and I/We hereby authorize such transportation;
9. To release DPCS, DPCS Personnel and any other people providing Services on behalf of DPCS from any and all claims that the Client or the Client’s permitted assigns may have that may arise from the Services, including those relating to personal injury to the Client, Client’s dogs, Client’s family or any other people;
10. To ensure the Client’s dog is in adequate health condition to participate in Services, is up to date on all necessary vaccinations, and I/We will keep health records on me/us at all times during participation in Services. I/We understand that regular vaccinations cannot completely guard against illness and disease and that DPCS cannot prevent, nor be responsible for any illness my/our dog might contract. DPCS shall not be liable for any illness or ailment that a dog might incur while in the presence of other dogs, animals, or people while in DPCS’s care;
11. To acknowledge that DPCS reserves the right to refuse to provide Services to a Client or their dog at its own discretion;
12. To acknowledge that I/We, the Client, am the legal owner of the named dog(s) and am aware that participation in any Services may result in illness, accident, injury, death to DPCS Personnel, my/our dog, or other people or dogs participating in Services. I/We agree that I/We/are aware of these risks and dangers and assume all responsibility for them;
13. To remain responsible for my/our dog(s) at all times;
14. To acknowledge that due to the way that dogs interact with one another, minor cuts and scratches can occur even though the dogs are carefully supervised at all times.
15. To maintain adequate pet or household insurance coverage for liability in the unlikely event of damage or injury caused to my/our dog(s) or caused by my/our dog(s) to property or to a third party;
16. To not hold DPCS liable for any financial loss, loss of profit, or loss of opportunity as a result of participation in the Services provided by DPCS;
17. To allow DPCS to use my/our name, my/our dog's name and any photographs, sound and film recordings taken while receiving the Services of DPCS.

I/We hereby waive, release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DPCS and DPCS Personnel and any other people providing Services on behalf of DPCS from all damage, loss, liability, claims, expense, threatened loss, actions, demands, suits, assessments or judgments whether arising from negligence, liability or potential liability, or arising out of any claims for damages or any other reason or cause whatsoever, including legal costs and lawyer’s fees, which result from any damage caused directly or indirectly by the Client, Client’s dogs or from other dog(s) participating in dog walking or dog park visitation Services or any other Services provided by DPCS. This includes but is not limited to medical attention to people, emergency or veterinary care (including acts of nature, encounters with other animals or people, etc.) or any injury caused by my/our dog towards the property, animals, and people while in the care of DPCS. Any costs associated with the above actions will be wholly reimbursed to DPCS immediately upon request;

I/We certify that I/We have read and understood the provisions set forth herein and that I/We have read and understood this waiver and release. I/We agree to abide by the rules and regulations and accept all terms, conditions, and statements of this waiver and release and confirm the truthfulness of the contents of the application form completed by me/us. If more than one party has executed this release and waiver then the obligations shall be joint and several.

I/WE HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION, WARNING OF RISK, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS.

If there is more than one pet owner both owners must sign this document

PLEASE SELECT HOW MANY OWNERS THERE ARE AND COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW