The undersigned (“you” or “Participant”) acknowledges that he/she is voluntarily participating in dog training provided by the Louisiana SPCA with knowledge of the potential dangers. Participant represents that he/she is the owner or guardian of the dog(s) identified in this Agreement. You acknowledge that dogs are unpredictable animals with their own will and drives, and therefore, regardless of training, handling, or environmental circumstance, the Louisiana SPCA or its trainers cannot protect against every potential injury, risk or accident to you, to other persons participating in the training or on the property where the training is taking place, or to dogs. These may include dog attacks, dog bites and the responsive actions and complications that arise from them, and you understand and acknowledge that such risks are inherent and cannot be eliminated. This Agreement is intended to shift the risk of participating in dog training to you. Do not sign it unless you are willing to assume the risk to yourself, your dog, and others accompanying you of your participation in dog training, including the associated risks of bodily injury, death or property damage while participating in the dog training and related activities on the property of the Louisiana SPCA, in your own home, or in a public space.

Participant agrees that in consideration for being permitted to participate in dog training provided by the Louisiana SPCA and/or to use any of Louisiana SPCA’s facilities in connection with dog training, Participant, for himself/herself, and his/her heirs, next of kin, executors, and personal representatives (collectively, “Releasors”), assumes the entire risk associated with participating such an activity and waives, releases, discharges and covenants not to sue the Louisiana SPCA, its directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents, sponsors, organizers, volunteers or other representatives, their successors and/or assigns (collectively, “Releases”), from any and all liability to Releasors for any loss, harm, damage, claim, injury (including death) or accident to the person or property of Participant, Participant’s dog, and any other persons accompanying Participant at the dog training, including any minor children, arising out of or related to participating in dog training or using any facilities or equipment of the Louisiana SPCA or its trainers, even if caused by any negligent act or omission of Releases. Nothing herein is intended to release Releases from any harm, injury, claim or damage caused by intentional, wanton or reckless misconduct.

You agree that you are and will be responsible for your conduct and the conduct of your dog and others accompanying you (including minor children) at all times. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Louisiana SPCA, its directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents, sponsors, organizers, volunteers and other representatives (“Louisiana SPCA Personnel”), from any and all claims of injury (including death), loss, cost, expenses, or damage to persons, dogs, or property caused by the acts or omissions of you, your dog, and any other persons accompanying you, including any minor children, during the course of training or related activities, as well as by the conduct of your dog under your own care as a result of following training instructions. This provision applies whether the claims are made by you, members of your family, your accompanying guests, Louisiana SPCA Personnel, or third parties.

In consideration for being permitted to participate in dog training and related events at Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans, LA (the “Premises”), you agree that your release and indemnification obligations set forth above will be extended to cover the owner of the Premises and his/her/its directors, officers, members, managers, employees, agents (collectively, “Owner Parties”). In addition, the Releasors (as defined above) waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage, including injuries (including death) to you or your dog(s) or damage to your vehicle which you may incur, against the Owner Parties as a result of any activities while on the Premises, before arriving on the Premises, and after departing the Premises, whether or not as a result of any condition on the Premises.

NO GUARANTY OF RESULTS. You recognize that the role you play in your dog’s learning process is integral to achieving desired results. You acknowledge and agree that there is no guaranty that your dog will achieve the desired level of training, despite the best efforts of the Louisiana SPCA and its trainers. You further understand that the recommendation of any other product or service by the Louisiana SPCA and its trainers is not a guaranty of satisfaction with that product or service.

MARKETING: You recognize that photos and videos of training sessions may be captured for marketing purposes and agree that any images captured are property of the Louisiana SPCA. You grant permission to use your likeness in a photograph or video in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. Additionally, you agree to receive communications from the Louisiana SPCA, including but not limited to emails for marketing purposes.