Dog Boarding & Services Agreement
Dunbow Country Kennels Waiver Form. Please review the terms below carefully before submitting your digital signature at the bottom of the page.
1. Payment Terms & Release Policy
The Owner agrees to the following payment structure for services at Dunbow Country Kennels:
- Stays Less Than Two Weeks: Payment is required in full, up front at the time of check-in.
- Stays Longer Than Two Weeks: A deposit of 50% of the total estimated cost is required at the time of check-in.
- Final Balance: Any remaining balance, including grooming charges, emergency veterinary fees, or other additional costs incurred during the stay, must be paid in full before the Facility will release the dog(s) to the Owner or authorized agent.
2. Detailed Risk Disclosure
The Owner understands that certain risks are inherent in a communal boarding and play setting:
- Physical Injury: Risks include, but are not limited to, scratches, puncture wounds, bite marks, torn ligaments (such as CCL tears), broken nails, and sore paw pads.
- Communicable Diseases: Despite vaccination requirements, the Owner acknowledges the risk of transmission of viruses and bacteria, including Canine Cough (Bordetella), Canine Influenza, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis.
- Stress-Related Issues: Boarding can lead to digestive upset (diarrhea), decreased appetite, or weight loss.
3. Personal Items (Bedding & Toys)
Dunbow Country Kennels is not responsible for any bedding, blankets, toys, or other personal items provided by the Owner. The Owner acknowledges items may be lost, soiled, or destroyed and agrees that the Facility will not provide reimbursement or replacement.
4. Shared Kennel Authorization
If the Owner requests that their pets be housed together in the same kennel, the Facility reserves the right to separate pets for their safety if signs of aggression or stress occur. Additional boarding fees for separate kennels will apply.
5. Medication & Health
- Medication: The Facility will administer Owner-provided, labeled medications at no extra cost.
- Vaccinations: Current Rabies, DA2PP, and Bordetella are mandatory.
- Emergency Authorization: If the Owner is unreachable, the Facility is authorized to seek veterinary care at the Owner’s expense.
6. Photo and Video Release
Permissions granting or denying the Facility permission to take and post photos/videos of the Pet(s) to social media (Facebook) or the website for updates and marketing are collected during your registration form process.
7. Abandonment & Liability Waiver
- Abandonment: Per the Alberta Animal Protection Act, any animal not claimed within 7 days of the scheduled departure without contact is considered abandoned.
- Waiver: The Owner releases Dunbow Country Kennels, its owners, and staff from all liability for injury, illness, or death of the Pet, except in cases of proven gross negligence.
Digital Signature & Agreement
Please complete the form below to officially accept the Dunbow Country Kennels boarding policies.