Updated 5/2021
2021 Competitive Edge Nose Work Clinics Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be sent to Dogs of Course and must be in writing. An acknowledgement of your cancellation will be emailed to you within 3 business days from Dogs of Course. Please keep a copy of the cancellation email for your records; your cancellation is not valid without this confirmation of receipt. Competitive Edge Nose Work Clinics and Dogs of Course are not responsible for cancellations that do not reach the office by the deadlines. IF YOU DON’T HEAR FROM US IN 3 business days – CALL US at 508-529-3568.
Please note that the non-refundable portion of your tuition is $200
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This policy applies to participants that must withdraw for ANY reason, including, but not limited to: injury, illness, emergency, tragedy, and personal or work-related reasons. This policy is without exception.
If you have concerns about the cancellation/refund policy, please consider researching “Trip/Travel Insurance” options independently.
- Cancellations received within 3 days of registration – full refund. If you change your mind about attending the clinic within 3 days of your registration, a full refund will be offered. This is your grace period.
- For all clinics, there is a $200 non-refundable, non-transferable (neither to another person nor clinic, event, seminar) portion of the tuition paid after the 3-day grace period.
- Cancellations received 60 days or more before the clinic start date will be refunded in full less the $200 non-refundable, non-transferable (neither to another person nor clinic, event, seminar), cancellation fee.
- Cancellations received between 60 and 30 days of the clinic start date, will be refunded 50% of the tuition after the $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, cancellation fee is deducted. If Dogs of Course obtains a qualified working team that meets the replacement qualifications (see below) either on our wait list or through Dogs of Course marketing search at least 30 days before the start of clinic, tuition will be refunded in full less the $200 fee as indicated above. Participants will not be able to locate their own replacements. Participants may refer candidates to Dogs of Course to be placed on the waitlist or replace them with our approval if others are already not waiting. All replacement participants must come from the clinic wait list. Qualifications for replacement are: The dog will need to be working at the level specified by the particular clinic and meet all clinic criteria.
- Cancellations received between 29 and 14 days of the clinic start date, will be refunded 40% of the tuition after the $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, cancellation fee is deducted. If Dogs of Course obtains a qualified working team that meets the replacement qualifications (see below) either on our wait list or through Dogs of Course marketing search at least 14 days before the start of clinic, tuition will be refunded in full less the $200 fee as indicated above. Participants will not be able to locate their own replacements. Participants may refer candidates to Dogs of Course to be placed on the waitlist or replace them with our approval if others are already not waiting. All replacement participants must come from the clinic wait list. Qualifications for replacement are: The dog will need to be working at the level specified by the particular clinic and meet all clinic criteria.
- Due to the nature of running this type of intensive clinic, cancellation received 13 days or fewer before the clinic start date will not receive a refund nor be eligible for the replacement option stated above.
- Each Competitive Edge Nose Work Clinic is considered a “Single Event.” As such, registration for one clinic cannot be transferred to a different clinic. Changes from one clinic location to another will be treated as a cancellation for the original clinic registration per the above policy. At that time, the participant will be free to register for an alternate clinic when clinic registration opens for the public. There will be no “early bird” or “pre-registrations” allowed when cancelling one clinic and wishing to enroll in an alternate clinic.
- Female dogs in season will be permitted to participate in this clinic. If a registered working dog comes in season the participant has a few options:
- Option 1) Agree to attend clinic under the females in season rules
Rules for Female Working Dogs in Season only:
- Your dog must wear pants at all times except when toileting.
- Expect to have a designated toilet area.
- Movement of female dogs in season will be restricted to going to and from classes and toilet area.
- Bring a sturdy crate for your dog; your dog cannot be left uncrated in vehicle
- Expect that your dog may need to run last in classes.
- Expect that we may need to park you farther away from the group which may mean a longer walk to the searches.
- Non-working dogs are NOT allowed at clinic if in season.
- Dana Crevling/Clinic must be notified in advance that you will have a female dog in season at clinic.
- Option 2) Bring a different qualified dog working at the same level
- Option 3) The participant can cancel and be reimbursed per the general policy.
- If a non-working dog comes into season the person must leave the dog home or if the participant cancels the general refund policy above will apply.
- Participants that have to, or choose to, leave early for their own reasons or are “No-shows” will not receive a refund at any level.
- Participants asked to leave the event/property by the clinic director will not be refunded any part of the tuition.
- Reasons for dismissal from clinic may include, but are not limited to:
- Dogs that are disruptive to other participant, dogs, the staff, or the facility
- Dogs that exhibit aggression deemed unmanageable/unsafe by the staff for the clinic environment.
- Dogs that cannot be safely managed and/or trained by their handler
- Unresolved participant conflict or inappropriate behavior
- Health issues, either canine or human, that may impact or endanger other dogs or participant
- Health issues that negatively impact the dog’s emotional, mental or physical wellbeing
- Reasons for dismissal from clinic may include, but are not limited to:
- No part of the tuition fee will be refunded if the clinic cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, state of emergency, state or federal regulations that prohibit the event or any other cause beyond the control of the clinic organizers.
Again, this policy applies to participants that must withdraw for ANY reason, including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, tragedy, and personal or work-related reasons. This policy is without exception.
If you have concerns about the cancellation/refund policy, please consider researching “Trip/Travel Insurance” options independently.
Non-Working Seminars
Full payment is required to confirm your registration. Registration is complete when both the registration form and your payment are received.
All cancellations must be in writing (e-mail or fax):
- Within 3 days of registration, full refund. If you change your mind about attending the event within 3 days of registration, a full refund will be offered.
- Between 3 days of initial registration and up to 45 days prior to the start date: Full refund, minus $25.00 administration fee.
- Between 44 -7 days prior to the start date: 50% refund except for programs less than $50.00. Programs with tuition less than $50.00 will be refunded the full amount minus $25.00 administration fee.
- Cancellations 6 days or less before the course: No Refunds.
- “No-shows” will not receive a refund.
- Participant may transfer registration to another person for non-working seminars only. The participant is responsible for finding a replacement and working out reimbursement arrangements. The replacement participant will tell us who they are replacing at registration check-in on the day of the seminar. The new participant is responsible for reporting her/his attendance the day of the seminar if she/he wants Dogs of Course to update seminar attendance records.
- For participants that are attending a camp, special seminars, or any of the Instructor Training Courses, please check on any specific refund policy stated with the event information for that event as policies may differ. In the case where a special refund policy is stated for an event, that policy would supersede the policy information above.
- If the seminar does not meet the minimum number of participants required to hold the event and must be cancelled by Dogs of Course, currently registered participants will be refunded the full amount without penalty.
- If the seminar cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public, national or regional emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizers, a portion of the tuition will not be refunded. The amount withheld will depend on when the cancellation takes place and the nonrecoverable expenses the host incurs.
If you have concerns about the cancellation/refund policy, please consider researching “Trip/Travel Insurance” options independently.
A written note back from Dogs of Course, within 5 working days, will confirm your cancellation. Your cancellation is not valid without a confirmation of receipt.
This policy applies to participants/auditors that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency and personal or work-related reasons. Working registration is not transferable, including to another person or another seminar/event. Non-working/Auditing registration is not transferable to another seminar/event. This policy is without exception.
Working Seminars
Full payment is required to confirm your registration. Registration is complete when both the registration form and your payment are received.
All cancellations must be in writing (e-mail or fax):
- Within 3 days of registration, full refund. If you change your mind about attending the event within 3 days of registration, a full refund will be offered.
- Between 3 days of initial registration and up to 45 days prior to the start date: Full refund, minus $25.00 administration fee.
- Between 44 -7 days prior to the start date: 50% refund except for programs less than $50.00. Programs with tuition less than $50.00 will be refunded the full amount minus $25.00 administration fee.
- Cancellations 6 days or less before the course: No Refunds.
- “No-shows” will not receive a refund.
- Transfers from working to auditor spots will be reimbursed the difference in tuition based the date of the change per the above refund policies.
- Due to the many facets of coordinating and administering a seminar with dogs participating, as well as the requirements each dog/owner team must meet for working seminar, the registered working participant/dog team cannot transfer her/his registration to another person for working seminars.
- Auditing participant that is attending a working seminar may transfer auditing registration to another person. The participant is responsible for finding a replacement and working out reimbursement arrangements. The replacement participant will tell us who they are replacing at registration check-in on the day of the seminar. The new participant is responsible for reporting her/his attendance the day of the seminar if she/he wants Dogs of Course to update seminar attendance records.
- If the seminar/workshop must be cancelled by the host for any reason including it does not meet the attendance minimum, currently registered participants will be refunded the full amount without penalty.
- For participants that are attending a camp, special seminars or any of the Instructor Training Courses, please check on any specific refund policy stated with the event information for that event as policies may differ. In the case where a special refund policy is stated for an event, that policy would supersede the policy information above.
- If the seminar does not meet the minimum number of participants required to hold the event and must be cancelled by Dogs of Course, currently registered participants will be refunded the full amount without penalty.
- If the seminar cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public, national or regional emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizers, a portion of the tuition will not be refunded. The amount withheld will depend on when the cancellation takes place and the nonrecoverable expenses the host incurs.
If you have concerns about the cancellation/refund policy, please consider researching “Trip/Travel Insurance” options independently.
A written note back from Dogs of Course, within 5 working days, will confirm your cancellation. Your cancellation is not valid without a confirmation of receipt.
This policy applies to participants/auditors that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency and personal or work-related reasons. Working registration is not transferable, including to another person or another seminar/event. Non-working/Auditing registration is not transferable to another seminar/event. This policy is without exception.
Dog Policies
If there are limited working/full registration spots with dogs for the event you signed up for and the limit has been reached you will have the option to be put on a wait list, cancel without penalty or switch to an auditor.
We ask that only working participants have dogs in the building during the seminar. The strictness of this policy depends on the location of the seminar and space availability.
Unless otherwise stated, all dogs must be friendly with people and dogs, and quiet in a crate or ex-pen. Noisy or disruptive dogs will be asked to be moved to your vehicle or leave.
Participants asked to leave the event/property because her/his dog is dangerous, disruptive or un-manageable will not be refunded any part of the tuition.
Unless otherwise stated, females that are currently in estrus (day 1 – day 21) are excluded from participating in working seminars. The owner has the option to switch to an auditor position and will be reimbursed per the transfer to auditor refund policy listed above. If the owner does not choose to switch to auditor status, she/he forfeits registration.
Dogs must be on leash and supervised at all times. Owners must pick-up after her/his dog.
Waiver, Assumption of Risk, and Agreement to Hold Harmless
I understand that attendance and participation in seminars run by Dogs of Course/Dana C. Crevling is not without risk to myself and/or guests who may attend this seminar. I further understand that my personal dog is also at risk, if he/she is on the property during the running of the seminar or that I may bring home an illness due to working around other dogs.
I agree to take full and total responsibility for my dog at all times. My dog is not a danger to people or dogs nor has a history of aggression. I understand the guidelines and policies stated in the registration information and in other places on the website or advertising.
I hereby waive and release Dana. C. Crevling, Dogs of Course, the speaker or organization, the shelter or business the seminar is located at, any animal shelter or rescue group that provided the animal, all owners of any other animals in attendance, and any of the above mentioned employees, owners, and agents from any and all liability of any nature for injury or damage which I or my dog may suffer, including specifically, but not without limitation, any injury or damage resulting from the action of any dog, and I expressly assume the risk of any such damage or injury while attending the seminar, while supervising or interacting with a dog while on the grounds or surrounding area thereto. In consideration of my attendance and participation in the seminar, I waive the right from any and all claims or claims by any member of my family or any other person accompanying me during the seminar as a result of any action by any dog, including my own.
