I understand that by participating in all dog events, classes, workshops, seminars, open practices, fun runs, private lessons and any other activities conducted under the auspices of Rose City Working Dog Association, I accept the following:
● That Rose City Working Dog Association's activities are held on private property, belonging to Denis Krigbaum and Adrianne Krighaum at 8620 SE Heinz Road Canby, Oregon, in the presence of other dogs whose temperaments are not known, and in the presence of other people whose temperaments are not known.
● That my participation in dog activities is not without risk to myself, my dog(s), other family members or guests, and other class participants (human or canine). These may include, without limitation, risks of physical injury, mental injury, emotional distress, trauma and death, property damage, and contact with other participants and their dogs. All risks are known and appreciated by me and I as a participant shall assume and pay my medical and emergency expenses in the event of injury, illness, or incapacity regardless of whether I authorized such expenses. I agree that I am solely responsible for the behavior and physical control of my dog(s) and agree to carefully monitor and control my dog(s) at all times.
● That all dog sports, including Schultzhund, is potentially hazardous to both dogs and people. Dogs sports involve the physical act of walking and running over uneven, rough and hard terrain for both dogs and people. Dog Sports and Classes involve running near and around equipment that could be dangerous including, but not limited to, rough edges, protruding parts, equipment over 5 feet high with no cushioning mats underneath, falling over/off/equipment, running into equipment, slipping on the ground and/or equipment, striking jump bars, and tripping over handlers and dogs. Dog Sports involve strenuous running, twisting, bending and leaning for the handlers, and running, climbing and jumping for the dogs. Bite work involves dogs working with a helper who the dog will run towards, taking bites on various tools, including but not inclusive of bite sleeves, wedges, or bite suits.
● That participating in dogs sports involve working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and/or cold, wet conditions. Dogs sports involve working outdoors on dirt/grass surfaces with uneven footing and dusty conditions. Dogs may be working in an area with vehicle traffic nearby. Participating in dog sports and classes involve off-leash dogs. Dogs are animals and may exhibit aggression to other dogs and people. Aggressive dogs may bite and may cause injury to people and/or other dogs.
● It is not reasonable, feasible nor realistic for Rose City Working Dog Association and its representatives to have knowledge of and compensate for any medical conditions that people or dogs may have that may be triggered or exacerbated by physical exertion and/or temperature extremes. Therefore, it is the participant’s responsibility (or in the case of minor children – their parent’s responsibility) to obtain medical or veterinarian approval for their (people and dogs) participation in the activity.
WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS I agree as the event participant, or as the parent/guardian of a child participant, to hereby waive and release Rose City Working Dog Association and owners of all premises on which activities are held, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all liability of any nature for loss, injury, death, disappearance, theft, harm, illness, expense (including legal fees ), hardship and/or damage which I (my child/children, if participants), my vehicle and/or my dog may suffer. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of application for participation in dog training and/or activities that is held on private property, using equipment owned, rented or borrowed by Rose City Working Dog Association, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rose City Working Dog Association, the private property owner(s) where classes are held, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, or claims by any members of my family or guests while on the property where the event activity is being held and/or the surrounding property thereto as a result of any action by any dog, including my own, and/or human. |