Free Dog Training Contract Template
A dog training contract covers the scope of behaviour work, payment terms, change requests, ownership of training plans, privacy, safety limits, and how either side can end the project.
A Bite History Consult happens in a real home, with real triggers, so the agreement has to say what gets handled and what happens if the situation changes. This Casa da Guia dog training contract goes to the household before or alongside the work and covers the in-home behaviour training and safety plan, plus any follow-ups you both agree belong to the same project.
The contract starts by tying the agreement back to any accepted proposal, then moves through Scope of work, Payment, and Changes in plain language. The scope calls out what gets delivered, including written visit notes and follow-up check-in support, and it also draws a hard line on methods that won’t be used. From there the terms cover who can use the training plans, what can be shared as a de-identified case example, and the safety limits that matter with bite risk and day-to-day handling.
Scope of work: Says what the Bite History Consult includes and what training methods are off the table. Payment: Points to the proposal price in EUR, explains deposits and due dates, and says when work pauses for overdue invoices. Changes: Explains how plan updates work and when extra goals get treated as an add-on that needs written approval. Safety and limits: Sets expectations around risk, responsibilities in the home, and when vet input may be needed. Ending the project: Covers how either side can end the work and how delivered sessions, refunds, and final notes get handled. Signature: Gives the client a place to sign online so the agreement is on record.
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What this contract contains
1) It covers our in-home dog behaviour…
Frames the agreement around an in-home behaviour training and safety plan for a Bite History Consult, plus any agreed follow-ups. Links the contract to an accepted proposal so the practical terms read in context.
2) Scope of work
Describes the Bite History Consult deliverables, including safety and management planning, handling resets, and written notes. States what training approaches won’t be used and how safety tools like a muzzle get introduced.
3) Payment
Explains that pricing sits on the proposal, billing is in EUR, and a deposit may hold a booking. Covers invoicing, due dates, and what happens to non-urgent work when payments go overdue.
4) Changes
Defines how behaviour plan adjustments get handled as consolidated updates, and what counts as a new add-on. Says extra work gets quoted and needs written approval before booking.
5) Who owns what
Gives the household the right to use the written plans and notes once paid, and allows sharing with relevant caregivers for safety. Keeps ownership of underlying methods and restricts resale or publication of materials.
6) Portfolio and case notes
Allows de-identified case summaries for education or portfolio use by default, with an opt-out in writing. Covers how specific media like videos only gets shared with permission.
7) Safety and limits
Sets expectations around outcomes, bite risk, and the client’s responsibilities for day-to-day handling and safe setups. Notes what information needs to be disclosed before a visit and that medical diagnosis isn’t provided.
8) Ending the project
Explains how either side can end the project and the conditions that can trigger an end for safety or non-payment. Covers payment for completed work, refunds or final invoices, and access to paid-for notes on request.
9) Signature
Provides the signature block so the client can accept the terms and sign online.
Who it is for
Dog trainers and behaviour consultants running in-home work like a bite history consult, where the household needs clear safety terms and written expectations before sessions start.
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Questions about this contract
What should a dog training contract include for behaviour cases?
A dog training contract should cover the scope of work, payment terms, how changes get approved, who owns the written plans, privacy for case notes, safety limits, and how the project can end. Behaviour work also needs clear language about risk and day-to-day handling responsibilities.
Can a dog trainer guarantee results or that a dog won’t bite again?
A trainer can’t guarantee that a dog will never bite, lunge, or react, because outcomes depend on health, history, environment, and follow-through. A contract usually sets expectations and focuses on safety steps and management responsibilities.
How do deposits and overdue payments usually work for dog training?
A deposit may be used to hold a booking, with the remaining balance due as set out on the invoice or proposal. When an invoice goes past due, non-urgent work like follow-up support and future visits can be paused until the account is up to date.
How do you handle extra sessions or new training goals after the consult?
Extra goals or additional training beyond the agreed scope get treated as an add-on and quoted as a change. The contract can require written approval before any extra work gets booked or delivered.
Who owns the training plan and written visit notes?
After payment in full, the household can use the written plans and notes for their own dog and caregivers and share them with relevant people like a vet or daycare for safety. The trainer still owns their underlying methods, templates, and training materials, and the household can’t resell or publish the materials as their own.
Can a dog trainer share a case study from our training?
A contract can allow a trainer to describe the project as a de-identified case example by default, without names or details that point back to the household. An opt-out in writing can stop even anonymous sharing, and anything specific like a progress video should require approval first.
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