Follow the Leda, LLC Policies
Please email your questions to: FTLagility@gmail.com
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Follow the Leda is a positive training school.
Any tools or training methods that are classified as aversive are not permitted on school grounds. "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.
FOLLOW THE LEDA UPDATED JUNE 2021 COVID19 POLICIES
The following new policies and rules must be followed by all students who attend lessons of any kind at Follow the Leda, LLC.
All policies are subject to revision as we learn the safest and most efficient ways to conduct our lessons.
Follow the Leda, LLC (Tara Baggerman) has implemented a list of rules to help prevent the spread of COVID19 and to keep each other safe while continuing to provide agility education.
COVID19 SAFETY Policies
MASK UPDATE — Effective June 1, 2021
Follow the Leda, LLC will be allowing fully vaccinated students to run their assigned training exercises without a mask. Only students who are two weeks or more post their 2nd COVID19 vaccine are eligible for mask removal.
Vaccinated students may volunteer their vaccine status by presenting proof (physical vaccine card, NYS Excelsior Pass or comparable) to their instructor and sign our ‘Mask Removal Agreement’.
Students who do not wish to volunteer their vaccine status must continue wearing a mask at all times while inside the building. No exceptions.
Fully vaccinated students may also opt to continue wearing their masks.
Masks will continue to be required for all students, regardless of vaccine status, while inside the building when not completing an assigned training exercise.
Acceptable mask (face coverings) should fully cover the mouth and nose. No mesh, see-through, gators or vents.
Students who do not have an active ‘Mask Removal Agreement’ on file will not be allowed to run maskless and will be excused without a refund should they attempt to run without a mask.
We will continue to update our COVID19 policies as new health and safety information is released. At this time students should expect that ‘mask removal’ will be temporary. We will likely return to requiring full facial coverings on all individuals over the fall and winter months due to less ventilation, the possibility that the vaccines may need boosters and potential new strains to contend with.
General Facility
Tara Baggerman
followtheledabc@gmail.com
GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES
GROUP CLASSES
*Your space in a group class is only reserved once your completed enrollment form, online COVID19 Policy agreement has been digitally agreed to 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. We do also accept electronic payments (PAYPAL and VENMO).
*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.
*In foundation-level classes there must be one handler per dog. One handler may not work multiple dogs.
*Only dogs who are registered students here may be inside the building.
*Only dogs who are registered as a participant for a particular class may crate inside the arena during that class. Should you have back-to-back lessons scheduled, please crate your resting dog in the front room or inside your vehicle.
FOLLOW THE LEDA UPDATED JUNE 2021 COVID19 POLICIES
The following new policies and rules must be followed by all students who attend lessons of any kind at Follow the Leda, LLC.
All policies are subject to revision as we learn the safest and most efficient ways to conduct our lessons.
Follow the Leda, LLC (Tara Baggerman) has implemented a list of rules to help prevent the spread of COVID19 and to keep each other safe while continuing to provide agility education.
COVID19 SAFETY Policies
MASK UPDATE — Effective June 1, 2021
Follow the Leda, LLC will be allowing fully vaccinated students to run their assigned training exercises without a mask. Only students who are two weeks or more post their 2nd COVID19 vaccine are eligible for mask removal.
Vaccinated students may volunteer their vaccine status by presenting proof (physical vaccine card, NYS Excelsior Pass or comparable) to their instructor and sign our ‘Mask Removal Agreement’.
Students who do not wish to volunteer their vaccine status must continue wearing a mask at all times while inside the building. No exceptions.
Fully vaccinated students may also opt to continue wearing their masks.
Masks will continue to be required for all students, regardless of vaccine status, while inside the building when not completing an assigned training exercise.
Acceptable mask (face coverings) should fully cover the mouth and nose. No mesh, see-through, gators or vents.
Students who do not have an active ‘Mask Removal Agreement’ on file will not be allowed to run maskless and will be excused without a refund should they attempt to run without a mask.
We will continue to update our COVID19 policies as new health and safety information is released. At this time students should expect that ‘mask removal’ will be temporary. We will likely return to requiring full facial coverings on all individuals over the fall and winter months due to less ventilation, the possibility that the vaccines may need boosters and potential new strains to contend with.
General Facility
- The school’s communal areas and restroom will be sanitized before and after every single lesson.
- Upon entry, ALL persons must sanitize their hands either by washing in the sink OR with hand sanitizer.
- All persons entering the facility must wear a mask.
- Masks must always be worn while inside the front entry rooms and while awaiting floor time once inside the arena.
- Students with an active ‘Mask Removal Agreement’ on file may run assigned training exercises without a mask.
- Do not enter the arena until you have been invited in by your instructor.
- All clients must practice social distancing, maintaining at least 6 feet of personal space.
- Any client feeling ill must stay home.
- The use of the fridge, microwave, coffee/ tea station is not allowed.
- Students who opt to use a communal dog crate must bring a crate pad/bed large enough to cover the entire crate bottom AND sanitize the handle with the provided spray.
- Class sizes may be increased as our arena has double ventilation and ample room for social distancing.
Tara Baggerman
followtheledabc@gmail.com
GENERAL SCHOOL POLICIES
GROUP CLASSES
*Your space in a group class is only reserved once your completed enrollment form, online COVID19 Policy agreement has been digitally agreed to 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. We do also accept electronic payments (PAYPAL and VENMO).
*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.
*In foundation-level classes there must be one handler per dog. One handler may not work multiple dogs.
*Only dogs who are registered students here may be inside the building.
*Only dogs who are registered as a participant for a particular class may crate inside the arena during that class. Should you have back-to-back lessons scheduled, please crate your resting dog in the front room or inside your vehicle.
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 contact 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.
*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 permanently 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.
COVID
*Note if you have been exposed to COVID OR tested positive you must follow quarantine guidelines and not attend class until you can provide proof of a negative PCR (molecular) test. Students in this scenario may receive a credit for missed classes toward a future session.
*Missed classes due to receiving the COVID vaccine will NOT be issued credits/ refunds.
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 ($30) 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 ($30) TO:
FOLLOW THE LEDA
P.O. BOX 591
Greenfield Center, NY
12833
*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) TO:
FOLLOW THE LEDA
P.O. BOX 591
Greenfield Center, NY
12833
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
We love visitors! But entrance is by appointment only. Humans only, please leave your dog at home.
Please email to schedule a time to come by and observe an agility class.
GROUND RULES*All training lessons are held at Follow the Leda
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. PARKING *Please park in the left parking lot. 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 ($10) toward the cleaning and maintenance cost of the footing for each offense. 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 dog's 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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