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Best Paw Forward

Registration Form

Copy and paste this form to your computer as a document. Complete the form and e-mail it back to bestpaw@iag.net either in your e-mail or as an attachment, then call in with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover number to save your spot in any class or club program. We are also happy to take your registration over the telephone, at current classes or by mail. We are a small, dedicated group of volunteers with no access to on-line registration yet.

No. ______ 
                                                               
REGISTRATION
 BEST PAW FORWARD, INC.
1835 Oak Haven Plantation Rd., Osteen FL 32764-8872  407-321-1006    www.bestpaw.com   bestpaw@iag.net
     
c  Osteen Club Base                       c  Maitland Civic Center       c  Spring Oaks, DeLand
For (month, date)   ­­­­____   , 2011     Time/Day of Week: ______________

Osteen site includes additional 5 sessions of Jump Start – agility equipment introduction for PuppyLove and Basic Manners students, as well as a free month of the intermediate level of Manners Plus immediately following completion of the beginning series


c  PuppyLove: For pre-adolescent pups 8-20 weeks old that have had at least one of the puppy inoculation series. Entire family, including children, is encouraged to participate in the class training sessions. Spring Oaks Animal Care Center clients who complete registration for PuppyLove at least 2 weeks in advance receive discounts on full-price-registration classes at that clinic.

c  Basic Manners:  For pups older than 20 weeks, on up through adult dogs. The entire family may attend but an adult must hold the leash at all times. Children must remain with their parents at all times

c Manners Plus c Competition Agility/Obedience/Rally c Conformation/Prep to Show c Private
 
$160 PuppyLove or Basic Manners (ask for your $10 discount for completing your full-price registration at least 10 days before the first class).  Returning students bringing their next dogs to PuppyLove or Basic Manners pay on a sliding scale from $120 to $75 for the 6-week series; monthly price scale below for advanced levels.

Manners Plus & Competition Class prices: continuing/returning students through Manners Plus & competition levels, sliding scale $110 to $35 per month. Obedience, Competition/Conformation drop-in is $20 Maitland (1 dog/1 day); Obedience, Competition/Rally/Agility/Conformation $10 Osteen/Deltona; experienced trainers monthly $75 Maitland (multiple dogs/multiple classes/multiple locations); $35 Osteen/Deltona (single location/multiple classes/multiple dogs).

Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. $20 service charge for credit card cancellations and returned checks.


Please wear secure, athletic-style footwear that will not slip off and has a non-slip or rubber sole.
For safety reasons we must prohibit high-heeled and platform footwear, and strongly advise against sandals and open-toed shoes.


CLASS SIZES LIMITED: A confirmed registration form and full payment will hold your place in class. For class cancellations one week or less before your first class, you will receive credit for an upcoming series, private classes or workshop that begins within six months of start date of first class.

Check Getting Ready for Your First Class brochure for equipment & vaccination requirements. Our quality leather leash prices meet or beat most regular chain store prices.

Ask about FREE or discounted work study options; in addition to discounts for returning students; experienced trainers; seniors; police officers; fire fighters; and veterinary, rescue and shelter staff and volunteers.

 Owner and all family/friends attending (including ages if under 18 yrs. of age):_________________________             ________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Complete address:______________________________________________________________________________ 

E-mail address (Please include for schedule changes or emergencies & add bestpaw@iag.net to your address book):                         ___________________________________________________________ 

Telephone with area code: home/cell/work: Please include multiple numbers for Emergencies. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Dog’s Name, Breed, Color_____________________________________________________________________________        

Male or Female      Neutered or spayed when?__________  Date of birth for PuppyLove, age for older dogs__________

WAIVER
I hereby waive and release Best Paw Forward, Inc., its employees, officers, members and agents from any and all liability of any nature, for injury or damage which I or my dog may suffer from the action of any dog including my own or by any other person. I expressly assume the risk of such damage or injury while attending any training sessions or any other function or while on any Best Paw Forward, Inc. training grounds or the surrounding area.  All video and photo rights are reserved to Best Paw Forward, Inc Classes may be photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes and I hereby give permission for the use of my own, my family’s and my pet’s image. I understand that no refund is available once I receive the printed class materials (no exceptions made).Signature of Owner (parent or legal guardian must sign for a minor). Or print name to indicate electronic signature

Signed:                                                                                                                                           Date:                                          . 

Children in Basic Manners and Manners Plus classes: An adult must attend and participate in all classes with any minor. For some exercises there is one handler at a time per dog in class but of course family members and other members of the household may participate in the class; each adult may trade off as a handler during the class. An adult is required to hold the leash at all times. A handler under the age of 16 must have completed our PuppyLove program with the dog, must use a Gentle Leader head collar and must have advance permission from the instructor of that particular session as well as from PJ. (That permission is not available from the volunteers who work in the office and handle phone calls.) Children must remain with their parents at all times.
 

Veterinarian or Veterinary Clinic Used: _______________________________________________________________________ 

How did you learn about Best Paw Forward? Please include name if you recall and circle or underline one or more:               Former/Current Student     Breeder     Veterinarian      On-Line      Other   _________________________________________ 

How long have you had this dog?___________________________________________________________________________ 

Have you owned a dog before? Yes___ No___     What breeds?__________________________________________________ 

How many series of classes have you taken previously with Best Paw Forward?____________________________________ 

If you trained a dog before in a different club or with a professional trainer, where? _________________________________               

Did you use treats?   Yes___ No___                             What kinds of collars were used in class?_________________________
 

What, if any, dog sports are you interested in pursuing with this dog?____________________________________________ 

For the best training options for you, your dog, and other members who will take classes with us, briefly state what you hope to accomplish such as fixing jumping up, stealing, pulling on leash, chewing and coming when called; or list special problems that you would like to address beyond the standard dog training issues. The vast majority of dogs that we see are very friendly, but sometimes we run across nervous and even sometimes just pushy dogs that may need special handling.    







Required information for dogs over the age of 6 months:
Does your dog bark at or jump at other dogs or people? Yes ____ No ____

How many times has your dog snapped at or bitten another dog or person since he was a young puppy?

Have you ever had to us a muzzle to groom or handle your dog? Yes ____ No ____ 

Please include details on any biting incidents or other signs of aggression or fearfulness on a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Dogs with serious social issues should be handled in private sessions at Best Paw Forward Inc.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Amount: $_________________ Cash: _______ Check #:________

MasterCard/VISA/Discover #:______________________________
Expiration Date:_________  Security Code:________

Payment received by:_________________ Date: ______________

Date Class Handouts/Receipt Given:________________________
Work Study Hours:______________________________________   

Shots: (Include last date received)               Puppy:__________________________________________               Adult:___________________________________________

All information confirmed by Staff Member (sign):____________________________________________________


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Home Office: 1835 Oak Haven Plantation Rd.   *   Osteen, FL 32764-8872   *   407-321-1006
Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for upcoming classes and seminars!

You can e-mail us at:  bestpaw@iag.net