Dog Training Contract Template
A free sample dog training contract for trainers. Covers lessons or board and train, fees, cancellations and health, signed by the owner online.
Customize the pages and design to fit your needs.
About this template
Owners confirm their dog, the program and the vaccine and bite history you need before training starts. They sign the contract online and you keep a signed PDF for every client.
Common uses
- Private lesson trainers
- Board and train programs
- Group class and day training
Key features
- Program, vaccines and bite history
- Vaccine record upload
- Signed PDF before the first session
What this template asks
What's your full name?
Short Text
What's your email address?
Email
What's your phone number?
Phone
What's your home address?
Short Text
What's your dog's name and breed?
Short Text
How old is your dog?
Short Text
Which program are you signing up for?
Single Choice · Private lessons, Group classes, Board and train, Day training
When does training start?
Date
Is your dog up to date on rabies and other core vaccines?
Yes / No
Upload your dog's vaccine records
File · Optional
Has your dog ever bitten a person or another animal?
Yes / No
Describe any bites or health problems
Long Text · Optional
Who's your vet?
Short Text
Who should we call in an emergency?
Short Text
Dog training contract
Agreement text, accepted with “I agree”
Sign the training contract
Signature
How to use this template
Copy it
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Make it yours
Edit any question or answer, choose a theme, and add your logo.
Share it
Publish, then send the link, show a QR code, or embed the form on your site. Responses arrive in Submissions.
Dog training contract
Signers read this text in the form before they accept it. Edit the bracketed details to match your business, and have the wording reviewed for your situation.
Please read this before you sign.
This agreement is between [Business name] (the "Trainer") and the client named in this form.
- Program. The Trainer will provide the program chosen above for [number] sessions or [number] weeks, at [rate].
- Board and train. If the dog stays with the Trainer, the Trainer will feed, exercise and care for the dog and send progress updates. The client provides food and any medications.
- Health. The dog must be up to date on vaccines. If the dog becomes sick or hurt, the Trainer may take it to the vet listed above, and the client pays for that care.
- Cancellations. The client gives at least [number] hours notice to move or cancel a session. Late cancellations may be charged in full.
- Results. Training depends on the dog and on practice at home. The Trainer does not guarantee any result.
- Bites and damage. The client has told the Trainer about every known bite and is responsible for damage or injury the dog causes.
- Photos. The Trainer may share photos and videos of training on social media unless the client says no in writing.
By signing below, I confirm that the information in this form is true and I agree to these terms.
Frequently asked questions
What should a dog training contract include?
The program and rate, board and train care, vaccine and vet terms, cancellations, no guarantee of results, responsibility for bites and photo use.
Does it work for board and train?
Yes. Owners choose board and train as their program, and the contract has a term for care while the dog stays with you.
Can owners upload vaccine records?
Yes. There's a file upload for vaccine records, saved with the signed contract as a PDF.