​​​​​​​By filling out information below and clicking "I AGREE" the client listed acknowledges that they have read and understood this Waiver, and that they voluntarily agree to its terms and conditions.

This Liability Waiver (the "Waiver") is entered into by and between the undersigned client (the "Client") and Rising Starr K9, owned and operated by Rick Pedersen, located at 1643 Caroline St, La Crosse, WI 54603 (the "Company").

In consideration of the dog training services provided by the Company, the Client agrees to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Assumption of Risk: The Client acknowledges that dog training and related activities, including but not limited to socialization, exercise, and interaction with other dogs and people, involve inherent risks and dangers. The Client assumes all risks and dangers associated with their participation and their dog's participation in the Company's training activities, whether at the Company's business address or any other location where training or work with clients or dogs may occur. This would include damage to any person or property of the client.

  2. Release of Liability: The Client, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, representatives, and assigns, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue the Company, its owner, trainers, employees, agents, or representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the Client, their dog, or any property belonging to the Client, while participating in the Company's dog training services or related activities.

  3. Indemnification: The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its owner, trainers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, damages, or liabilities, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or related to the Client's or their dog's participation in the Company's dog training services or related activities, whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the company or any other person.

  4. Governing Law: This Waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

  5. Severability: If any provision of this Waiver is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired in any way.

  6. BOARD & TRAIN ONLY: The Client agrees to pay a $250 security deposit for board and trains which will be refunded at the end of the stay, unless excess cleaning or damage caused by dog.

  7. The client acknowledges that less than 24 hours cancellation will result in a 100% forfeit of money and a 24-48 hour cancelation will result in 50% forfeit of money. All services will be paid for and booked in advance.

  8. Model Release

    In addition to the above terms, the Client hereby grants Rising Starr K9 and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs or video footage of the Client and/or the Client's dog(s), taken during the course of training sessions or related Company activities, for the purpose of promoting Rising Starr K9's business, including but not limited to use in advertisements, social media, promotional materials, and any other business-related purposes. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the photographs or video footage may be used without restriction by Rising Starr K9 for the specific purposes mentioned above and that such use shall be without compensation to the Client. All photographs or video footage shall remain the property of Rising Starr K9. The Client affirms that they are the legal owner of the dog(s) and have the authority to grant this release on behalf of their pet(s).

    The Client agrees that these images or footage will not be sold, and their use shall be confined strictly to business promotion activities directly related to Rising Starr K9.

    This model release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

    This release is binding upon the Client, their heirs, assigns, and any legal representatives.

Rising Starr K9 Liability Waiver