TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Sheep and Goat Herding

Beginner Class

Full payment of $75 is required when booking
If you do not attend your session without a minimum of 48-hours notice of cancellation, the full payment will be retained
A refund or transfer of credit may be issued subject to the business owner’s discretion (e.g. severe weather event)

Intermediate Class

Full payment of $100 is required when booking
If you do not attend your session without a minimum of 48-hours notice of cancellation, the full payment will be retained
A refund or transfer of credit may be issued subject to the business owner’s discretion (e.g. severe weather event)

Novice Class

Full payment of $65 is required when booking
If you do not attend your session without a minimum of 48-hours notice of cancellation, the full payment will be retained
A refund or transfer of credit may be issued subject to the business owner’s discretion (e.g. severe weather event etc.)

Private sessions

A deposit of $71 must be paid at the time of booking
This is required as an administration fee in the event you do not attend your session without giving a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation
If you cancel less than 24 hours from the time of your booking (e.g. on the day of your booking) or do not attend without notice, you’ll be required to pay the full amount for your session via bank transfer or invoice (exemptions may be made in emergency circumstances deemed reasonable by the business owner)
A refund of the deposit may be issued subject to business owner’s discretion (e.g. severe weather event)

Cattle Herding

Private sessions

A deposit of $74 must be paid at the time of booking
This is required as an administration fee in the event you do not attend your session without giving a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation
If you cancel less than 24 hours from the time of your booking (e.g. on the day of your booking) or do not attend without notice, you’ll be required to pay the full amount for your session via bank transfer or invoice (exemptions may be made in emergency circumstances deemed reasonable by the business owner)
A refund of the deposit may be issued subject to business owner’s discretion (e.g. severe weather event)

Beginner Class

Full payment of $88 must be paid at the time of booking
If you do not attend your session without a minimum of 48-hours notice of cancellation, the full payment will be retained
A refund of the deposit may be issued subject to business owner’s discretion (e.g. severe weather event)

Stay and Herd sessions

A deposit of $85 must be paid at the time of booking
This deposit is required as an administrative fee in the event you do not attend your booking without giving 48 hours notice of cancellation
If you cancel less than 24 hours from the time of your booking (e.g. on the day of your booking) or do not attend without notice, you’ll be required to pay the full amount for your session via bank transfer or invoice (exemptions may be made in emergency circumstances deemed reasonable by the business owner)
A refund of the deposit may be issued subject to the business owners discretion (e.g. severe weather event)

Cancellations by Akheron Working Dogs

The business owner reserves the right to cancel or reschedule consults or classes at any time and for any reason
The business owner may cancel training in unsuitable weather conditions (e.g. storms) for the safety of you, your dog/s, myself, my dogs and my livestock
Notice of cancellation will be provided to clients via email/phone as soon as possible

For all services offered by Akheron Working Dogs

You fully understand there is a risk of injury or damages to yourself, your dog/s and other attendees
You accept all responsibility for this and release Akheron Working Dogs from all liability, costs and damages which could arise from participation
You fully understand that the participation in herding training with Akheron Working Dogs could include actions which may be hazardous to you or your dog/s.
You agree to the fact that participation may cause harm or injury to you or your dog/s.
You release Akheron Working Dogs from all liability, costs and damages which could arise from your and your dog/s participation in herding training.
You agree to accept financial responsibility for yourself and your dog/s for any medical treatment related to herding training
You agree to accept financial responsibility if your dog/s cause injury or death to my livestock
You agree to pay $50 if your dog/s cause injury to my sheep or goats which requires it to be pulled from use in herding sessions for an extensive period
You agree to pay $300 if your dog/s cause the death or injuries leading to death of my sheep or goats to cover veterinary treatment, disposal costs and replacement livestock
You agree to pay $200 if your dog/s cause injury to my cattle which requires it to be pulled from use in herding sessions for an extensive period
You agree to pay $800 if your dog/s cause the death or injuries leading to death of my cattle to cover veterinary treatment, disposal costs and replacement livestock

Your responsibilities

You must be in control of and are responsible your dog/s at all times
You are responsible for any injury, illness or damages caused by yourself or your dog/s
Keep your dog/s on lead, tethered or crated and DO NOT allow them to wander off-leash when attending my property for consults or sessions/classes
Do not allow your dog/s to approach other dogs or people in group settings
You are responsible for picking up after your dog/s and must take any waste with you off my property (e.g. faeces in a bag)
DO NOT attend sessions/classes or consults if you are sick (e.g. cold, flu, COVID etc.)

Safety concerns

You must be truthful and accurate in providing information about yourself, your dog/s and their vaccination/health status and behaviour
Please inform me if your dog is reactive or exhibits human or dog aggression prior to attending consults or sessions/classes - contact me to discuss suitable arrangements
Children under 18 years of age who attend consults or sessions/classes must be accompanied by an adult

Vaccinations, health and behaviour status

You must provide proof of your dog/s vaccination status prior to attending consults or sessions/classes
Puppies must have a minimum of two vaccinations prior to attending consults or sessions/classes
Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old to attend training on our property
Adult dogs must be fully vaccinated, or titre tested prior to attending classes or consults
All puppies and dogs must be in good health prior to attending classes or consults
DO NOT attend sessions/classes or consults if your dog exhibits signs of or has an illness or disease (e.g. canine cough, etc.)