Group Class Training

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PLEASE NOTE: If your dog has ever bitten a person or another animal or lunges/growls/barks at people or dogs group class may not be the right fit for your dog.  

Please contact us to discuss other training options and/or our reactive dog class.​  

Disruptive behaviors include (but are not limited to): Excessive barking, lunging, attempts to bite other dogs or people.

ORIENTATION CLASS FOR PUPPY START RIGHT AND SMART DOG BASICS IS A LIVE ON-LINE CLASS FOR HUMANS.  ONCE REGISTERED YOU WILL RECEIVE A MEETING LINK PRIOR TO YOUR CLASS START DATE SO YOU CAN  LOG IN ON YOUR FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS.

​Payment is due prior to the beginning of class and is NON REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE.  We do not provide refunds for group classes once you have paid to secure a spot in class . 

THERE IS NO REFUNDS ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

If instructors determine a dog is inappropriate for group classes, we reserve the right to remove the dog and handler from the program.

It is your responsibility to attend all classes so please plan accordingly.   If you miss a class, you forfeit it, although we will do our best to catch you up the following week. 

**WE DO NOT OFFER MAKE UP CLASSES**

Guidelines for Children Attending Group Classes:

Adult Supervision Required: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied and actively supervised by a responsible adult (parent or legal guardian) at all times. The supervising adult is solely responsible for the child's behavior and safety.

Appropriate Conduct:

• Quiet Observation: Children are expected to observe quietly and remain in their designated seating or standing area with their supervising adult.
• No Running or Loud Noises: Running, shouting, yelling, or making disruptive noises are strictly prohibited as they can startle dogs, interfere with training, and create safety hazards.
• Respectful Interaction with Dogs: Children should never approach or touch any dog without the explicit permission of both the dog's owner and the instructor. All interactions must be gentle and supervised.
• Staying with Guardian: For their safety and the focus of the class, children must remain by their guardian's side and not wander away from the group.

Active Participation:

• Children 7 years and older: With instructor permission and under direct adult supervision, children aged 7 and older may be invited to participate in certain exercises, such as holding treats or giving simple cues, when appropriate for the class and dog.

Minimizing Distractions: We kindly request that guardians bring quiet activities (e.g., coloring books, quiet toys) for children to occupy themselves if they become restless. Electronic devices should be used with headphones and at a low volume.  We do not have cell service in the training area so please come prepared.

Disruptive Behavior:

• If a child's behavior becomes disruptive to the class, interferes with other students' learning, or compromises safety, the instructor will politely request the supervising adult to remove the child from the training area immediately.
• This may involve stepping outside for a break or, if the disruption continues, being asked to leave the class for the remainder of the session.
• Repeat instances of unmanaged disruptive behavior may result in the client being asked to switch to private lessons, which can often better accommodate families with young children, or being unable to continue in the group class.

Waiver of Liability: By bringing a child to class, the supervising adult agrees to assume all responsibility for the child's safety and behavior, and acknowledges that One Smart Dog], its instructors, and staff are not liable for any injuries or incidents involving children.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and productive learning environment for everyone!