Follow the Leda, LLC policies
Follow the Leda is a positive training school.
Any tools or training methods that are classified as aversive
are not permitted on school grounds.
This includes prong, shock (eCollar), choke chains, etc
See below "WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS" for more details.
"Dog training should be mutually reinforcing, zero forcing!" - Tara Baggerman
Any tools or training methods that are classified as aversive
are not permitted on school grounds.
This includes prong, shock (eCollar), choke chains, etc
See below "WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS" for more details.
"Dog training should be mutually reinforcing, zero forcing!" - Tara Baggerman
All students must read and familiarize themselves with our school policies prior to committing to ANY lesson.
GROUP CLASSES
*Your space in a group class is only reserved once your completed enrollment form, with signed liability waiver, and FULL tuition payment are received.
*ALL students must sign and date the liability waiver / release prior to participation in a group class.
*Tuition checks are cashed upon receipt.
*Prior to the start date of class refunds will be considered on an individual basis, and always granted if your space in class can be filled by another student.
*NO Refunds are given once class has started, unless, your space can be filled by another student.
*Dogs who are reactive and/or aggressive toward other dogs or people are NOT allowed in group classes. NO exceptions. If you enroll in a group class, and your dog exhibits aggressive behavior you will be instantly excused and NO refund will be issued. Safety is the chief priority. DO NOT register for a group class if your dog is reactive!
GROUP CLASSES
*Your space in a group class is only reserved once your completed enrollment form, with signed liability waiver, and FULL tuition payment are received.
*ALL students must sign and date the liability waiver / release prior to participation in a group class.
*Tuition checks are cashed upon receipt.
*Prior to the start date of class refunds will be considered on an individual basis, and always granted if your space in class can be filled by another student.
*NO Refunds are given once class has started, unless, your space can be filled by another student.
*Dogs who are reactive and/or aggressive toward other dogs or people are NOT allowed in group classes. NO exceptions. If you enroll in a group class, and your dog exhibits aggressive behavior you will be instantly excused and NO refund will be issued. Safety is the chief priority. DO NOT register for a group class if your dog is reactive!
CANCELED CLASSES
*If your class is canceled for ANY reason (poor weather, sick instructor, act of God, etc) there are NO refunds. Students who continue onto the next session will be granted a credit of equal value to the canceled class(es) toward the new session.
*In poor weather, it is the students responsibility to always check the Follow the Leda FaceBook page, where the latest weather cancellations will be posted. As a courtesy your instructor will try to email or text the class participants as well, this may not always be possible. If your instructor is canceling for non-obvious reasons (not a blizzard, etc) you will be notified by email as early as possible.
*Occasionally your instructor will be absent and you will have a substitute. The substitute will be hand-picked and trained by your instructor. There are NO refunds or credits issued when this happens. It is YOUR decision whether or not to participate in the class.
MISSED CLASSES (by the student)
*If you are absent for ANY reason there are NO credits or refunds for the missed class. Missed classes may possibly be made up on another day, in another class, with the instructor's permission. This is a courtesy granted to you by your instructor, and there is no guarantee a make-up opportunity will become available for you.
*Your instructor needs to get paid whether you show up to class or not. Special situations (such as actual emergencies) will be considered for a refund on an individual basis and by the instructor's discretion.
*If you are going to miss an entire session: you must either pay for the entire session to reserve your space or forfeit your space in class for another student. Spaces are NOT held for any reason. There is no guarantee there will still be room for you in a class once you have left it.
PRIVATE LESSONS:
*Canceling your private lesson prior to 24 hours of scheduled private lesson: once you schedule a private lesson you are committed financially to the ring rental fee ($25) for that date and time, unless your lesson can be filled with another student. If you cancel prior to 24 hours of your lesson, and your instructor can not find another student to take your spot, you have two options:
1. SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO FILL YOUR SPOT.
OR
2. SEND THE RING RENTAL PAYMENT ($25) TO:
FOLLOW THE LEDA
P.O. BOX 393
GANSEVOORT, NY
12831
*Canceling within 24 hours of your scheduled private lesson: if you must cancel a private lesson with less than 24 hours notice, you have two options:
1. SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO FILL YOUR SPOT
OR
2. SEND FULL PAYMENT ($80 NEW Client/ $70 Regular Student) TO:
FOLLOW THE LEDA
P.O. BOX 393
GANSEVOORT, NY
12831
A "NO CALL- NO SHOW" FOR A PRIVATE LESSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 100% OF THE PRIVATE LESSON FEE BEFORE ANOTHER LESSON AT FOLLOW THE LEDA WILL BE SCHEDULED.
*Personal exemptions can be made by your instructor's discretion.
*Students are not financially responsible if your instructor cancels the private lesson.
*Please know that your instructor will try to do everything possible to help you find another student to take your spot should you need to cancel a lesson, however there are no guarantees.
VISITING
HUMAN VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO COME BY AND OBSERVE A CLASS.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME. EMAIL TARA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.
*If your class is canceled for ANY reason (poor weather, sick instructor, act of God, etc) there are NO refunds. Students who continue onto the next session will be granted a credit of equal value to the canceled class(es) toward the new session.
*In poor weather, it is the students responsibility to always check the Follow the Leda FaceBook page, where the latest weather cancellations will be posted. As a courtesy your instructor will try to email or text the class participants as well, this may not always be possible. If your instructor is canceling for non-obvious reasons (not a blizzard, etc) you will be notified by email as early as possible.
*Occasionally your instructor will be absent and you will have a substitute. The substitute will be hand-picked and trained by your instructor. There are NO refunds or credits issued when this happens. It is YOUR decision whether or not to participate in the class.
MISSED CLASSES (by the student)
*If you are absent for ANY reason there are NO credits or refunds for the missed class. Missed classes may possibly be made up on another day, in another class, with the instructor's permission. This is a courtesy granted to you by your instructor, and there is no guarantee a make-up opportunity will become available for you.
*Your instructor needs to get paid whether you show up to class or not. Special situations (such as actual emergencies) will be considered for a refund on an individual basis and by the instructor's discretion.
*If you are going to miss an entire session: you must either pay for the entire session to reserve your space or forfeit your space in class for another student. Spaces are NOT held for any reason. There is no guarantee there will still be room for you in a class once you have left it.
PRIVATE LESSONS:
*Canceling your private lesson prior to 24 hours of scheduled private lesson: once you schedule a private lesson you are committed financially to the ring rental fee ($25) for that date and time, unless your lesson can be filled with another student. If you cancel prior to 24 hours of your lesson, and your instructor can not find another student to take your spot, you have two options:
1. SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO FILL YOUR SPOT.
OR
2. SEND THE RING RENTAL PAYMENT ($25) TO:
FOLLOW THE LEDA
P.O. BOX 393
GANSEVOORT, NY
12831
*Canceling within 24 hours of your scheduled private lesson: if you must cancel a private lesson with less than 24 hours notice, you have two options:
1. SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO FILL YOUR SPOT
OR
2. SEND FULL PAYMENT ($80 NEW Client/ $70 Regular Student) TO:
FOLLOW THE LEDA
P.O. BOX 393
GANSEVOORT, NY
12831
A "NO CALL- NO SHOW" FOR A PRIVATE LESSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 100% OF THE PRIVATE LESSON FEE BEFORE ANOTHER LESSON AT FOLLOW THE LEDA WILL BE SCHEDULED.
*Personal exemptions can be made by your instructor's discretion.
*Students are not financially responsible if your instructor cancels the private lesson.
*Please know that your instructor will try to do everything possible to help you find another student to take your spot should you need to cancel a lesson, however there are no guarantees.
VISITING
HUMAN VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO COME BY AND OBSERVE A CLASS.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME. EMAIL TARA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT.
GROUND RULES*All training lessons are held at Follow the Leda (located in the Wuffdorf Astoria building) at
4911 Rt. 50 Gansevoort, NY 12831 *Please enter the facility through the front door. Do not enter the arena directly as there could be a loose dog. TURF RULES *There is a strict "NO POTTY IN THE RING" rule. Please be sure to potty your dog outside before class starts. If your dog does soil on the artificial turf, you must pay our fine ($5) toward the cleaning and maintenance cost of the footing for each offence. Dogs who frequently soil (definition by the instructor's discretion) will not be permitted in class without a diaper or belly band to prevent urination. *Bitches in season are welcome to attend class, but, MUST wear a diaper or else not participate in class until their cycle has finished. SHOES *Only clean, dry footwear may be worn on the turf. No wet shoes. Moisture the "kiss of death" on the surface. Please change your shoes in the front (main) room. No cleats or shoes with rough bottoms may be worn. DOGS *Dogs must be kept on leash, unless working in the arena. DO NOT allow your dog on our property without a leash on. Follow the Leda is located on Rt. 50 -- a busy road. The training school is only partially fenced. Do not take chances with your dogs safety. Your dog should be leashed both exiting and entering your vehicle. *Please potty your dogs in the designated areas and clean up after them. Do not let your dog use the landscaping as a restroom. *Aggressive or reactive dogs are not allowed in a group class. NO exceptions. |
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