*Waiver, Assumption of Risk and Agreement to Hold Harmless*

*Terms & Agreements For All Dogs*

I understand that dog boarding, training, and/or doggy daycare at The Doggy Den Suites ( 3520 S Gateway Lane, Sioux Falls South Dakota 57106) or on any property owned by Ann Anderson is not without risk to myself, members of my family, my guests who may be present, or my dogs, because some of the dogs to which I (we) will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest care. In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the acceptance for my registration for boarding, training, and/or doggy daycare, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless, and hereby waive and release THE DOGGY DEN, INC., ANN ANDERSON, ROBERT ANDERSON, MIKE GROSSMAN, and each of the above named persons/entities’ employees, owners or agents (hereinafter “RELEASEES”) from any and all liability of any nature, for injury or damage which I, my family or guests or my dogs may suffer, including specifically, but without limitation to, lost dogs, any injury or damage resulting from the action of any dogs including my own, and I expressly assume the risk of any such loss, damage, illness, or injury while boarding/training/or attending doggy daycare or other function, or while on the grounds of any property owned or controlled by The Doggy Den or Ann Anderson. 

I hereby acknowledge that participation by my dogs in boarding, training, and/or doggy daycare involves an inherent risk of and exposure to property damage and/or bodily or personal injury, including injury that may prove fatal, to me, to my child, my dogs, or to others. Dangers involved include, but are not limited to: DOG BITES, death, illnesses, heat related illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains, bruises, fractures, puncture wounds, etc.), stings/bites, and cuts/lacerations, theft, fire, and lost dogs. I fully assume all risks of loss, injury, sickness, or death to me, my family, and/or my dogs associated with participation in the above stated voluntary activity and I fully consent to my dogs’ participation. I hereby consent that RELEASEES have authority to bring my dogs to any veterinarian if RELEASEES deem that medical attention is needed. I further agree and acknowledge that I am fully liable for all veterinarian expenses incurred on behalf of my dogs and that I will be billed directly by the veterinarian or reimburse RELEASEES for any and all expenses. I understand that if my dog(s) excessively barks that spray bottles and bark collars may be used on my dog since this behavior could lead to a dog fight. For the sole consideration of RELEASEES’ allowing my dogs to board, train, and/or participation in boarding/daycare, I hereby waive, release, forever discharge, hold harmless, covenant not to sue, and indemnify RELEASEES from any and all liability, claims, damages, demands, rights, and causes of action of whatever kind, arising from or by reason of any personal injury, property damage, lost dogs, death or the consequences thereof, resulting from or in any way connected with my dogs’ participation in training/daycare/boarding, including theft or fire. I understand that this Agreement shall be effective every time my dogs participate in training, boarding and/or daycare at The Doggy Den Suites, or property owned or controlled by Ann Anderson. If I do not pick up my dogs by the date promised, then I understand that that I will continue to be responsible for the boarding costs and for attorney fees and costs associated with any and all lawsuits initiated against me. Further, should I fail to pick my dogs up as promised, they may be deemed abandoned after 20 days and may be turned into the humane society or rehomed by RELEASEES.  

I expressly agree that my dog(s) may be kept in the same kennel with other dog(s), if I bring another family dog, and/or kept in the same areas with another dog(s) if my dog participates in doggy daycare. Pick up of dogs must be completed by 7:00 PM – no exceptions. If I pick my dogs up earlier than planned I will not receive a credit/or refund toward my dogs’ next stay. No refunds are given because other dogs may have been turned away based upon my reservation.

I acknowledge and represent that I have fully informed myself of the contents of this Agreement, that I freely and voluntarily sign this Agreement, and that it is my express intent that this Agreement shall contractually bind my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, as well as myself. I acknowledge and represent that it is my express intent that this Agreement shall be contractually binding upon me and the above each and every time I train/board/attend doggy daycare with my dog(s), including any new dog(s) I may acquire or any dog(s) I allow to be trained/boarded/attend doggy daycare.