| Herding Lesson Information and Releases |
| Quality Dog Training GemStar Ranch |
| Thank you for your inquiry about herding! On the following pages, you will find directions, general information and releases. Please print and fill out all forms and bring to your first lesson. Please real ALL the information included. Please fill out the Forms, and bring to your first or next lesson. All people in your group must sign Release Indemnity Agreement and Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement & the Still Photography and Video Agreement, and everyone working a dog must sign ALL THREE OF THE FORMS. If your printer says these pages are outside the margins, please click on "ignore" and continue to print. It should print out ok. If not, I have forms here you can fill out when you get here. The weather can change quickly here, going from hot and sunny to (very) cold and windy. Some things you may wish to bring: Jacket, hat, folding chair, sunscreen, a shade umbrella, water, drinks, etc. Our weather is very different from that of the lower elevations. We are at 3,500 ft. Please wear closed toed shoes, (no sandals). Most dogs do best when left in a quiet place between working, so I suggest you bring a crate. If you have to cancel or reschedule your training lesson, please EMAIL (or call) at least 24 hours in advance so someone else may have that time. QualityDogTraining@Gmail.com Class Rates: $40.00 for each dog. Your dog will probably work twice, OR one longer session. (There is no discount rate for a dog working one time only) Dogs (and their humans!) learn best in short successful training sessions. You will also learn what to do with your dog, by watching the other handlers. If you do not wish to work your dog, I will work your dog for you, in that case the rate is $45. per dog. Instinct tests are $40.00. Since it is a class atmosphere, please plan on being here the whole class time. You will be alternating working dogs with other dog/handler team(s), so please be ready to work your dog when it is your turn. Private Lessons: If the lesson times do not suit you, or you wish to schedule a private lesson, that is also available. Rates are $60.00, (65.00 if I work your dog) and the lesson is a full 45 minutes. (the dog does NOT work that whole time) Private lessons must be pre paid, and there are no refunds, except for instructor illness, or weather cancellations. Contact me if that is what you prefer. That lesson time is yours and yours alone, and includes instruction both in and out of the ring. Lesson Times: Vary by the weather and time of year. However, we do have lit arenas. Auditing: You are welcome to stay and watch other dog handler teams on your lesson/class day. However, spectators are not allowed, and there will be a $20.00 auditing fee for those who are here on a non lesson day. This auditing fee does NOT apply to spouses, or family members who come to your lesson with you, and would be considered “co owners” of your dog. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. QualityDogTraining@gmail.com Page 1 |
| Important Information for Herding Please read. These “rules” are for the safety and comfort of all dogs and humans. Once in the driveway- Please drive SLOWLY LOOSE DOGS, LOOSE LIVESTOCK 5 MPH maximum!!! Sheep are unpredictable, a situation that appears to be safe, may suddenly change with a dog or sheep suddenly darting out in from of your car! STOP if you see loose sheep, or a dog moving sheep! Please: 5 MPH MAXIMUM SPEED Please call or email at least 24 hours ahead if you must cancel a lesson. (661.270.9281) and QualityDogTraining@Gmail.com. We are located in a wildfire area. Please- NO Smoking on the property. If you smoke, please do so inside your vehicle. Put cigarettes out in your vehicle, and the buts in your ashtray. Please do not leave cigarette buts on the ground! Thank you! • Dogs must remain on leash when not working. Please take your dogs to the “potty area”. The dog potty area is directly in front of the parking area, on the hill. This INCLUDES male dogs marking. If in doubt, please ask. Please do not let dogs urinate/mark on anything “man-made”, (or in the parking area),. I.e. MY GOLFCART!, chairs, wheelbarrows, car tires, tractors, sheds, pens, fences, cones, block walls, patios, or the hay, etc. – (My own dogs are not allowed to pee “just anywhere” either.) • Please do NOT visit the dog kennels. • Please keep dogs away from the sheep, llama pens and pasture. • We Do have Chickens… please keep your dog leashed… Please be aware there may be rattlesnakes in the area. Use caution for both yourself, and your dog. Snakes like to hide in woodpiles, brush etc. Cancellations due to weather: If you think the class may be cancelled, please call the recording at 661.270.9281 The message will state if lessons are proceeding as scheduled, or cancelled due to rain, etc. I will not be able to call everyone back, so please call and listen before you leave for the ranch. Page 2 |
| DIRECTIONS: Reminder- for your safety and for the safety of others, both human and canine, once on the property: PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY- 5 MPH MAXIMUM SPEED – LOOSE DOGS- LOOSE SHEEP- STUDENTS AND DOGS AT WORK- AND CHICKENS!!! THE GATE: Opens IN - TOWARD the house. Please LIFT PIN on the inside before you open it. Please close after you drive thru and re clip the chain. Thanks! Address: Quality Dog Training GemStar Ranch 39314 Bouquet Canyon Road, Leona Valley, CA. QualityDogTraining@Gmail.com Phone: 661.270.9281 How to get here: 14 Fwy to Palmdale (you can take the 405 North. from the LA area, merges w/ the 5) Exit: Palmdale Blvd/138 East Go west (Left if you are coming from the South, or Right if coming from the North) on Palmdale Blvd. (it turns into Elizabeth Lake Road-you will be going towards “Lake Hughes”) Turn left on Bouquet Canyon Road. (Approx 8 mi. from freeway) There is NO stop sign. Go south approx. 1 mile. Turn LEFT into the driveway. PULL FORWARD off road • SEE DIRECTIONS ABOUT THE GATE. Be sure to close it and re-clip the chain. Please drive - SLOWLY - LOOSE DOGS, LOOSE LIVESTOCK. Sheep are unpredictable, a situation that appears to be safe, may suddenly change with a dog or sheep suddenly darting out in from of your car! If we are moving sheep, and they are in the driveway when you get here- please wait until they are penned to come in the gate. Parking: Park on the left, just past the cement pile. Page 3 |
| HERDING RELEASE and STUDENT INFORMATION |
| RELEASE, INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |
| Karen has been a wonderful Friend to all of the dogs at BCR-CA. Lizzy one of the many that Karen has worked with and helped. All the Dogs Say "THANKS" to Karen |
