Aggressive dogs are strongly prohibited. It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure their dog is suited for class. This means each dog must be friendly around humans and dogs.

To minimize possible exposure to Covid-19, Bark-A-Bout strictly adheres to all CDC Guidelines regarding social distancing. Please wear a mask upon entry to Bark-A-Bout, and stand 6 feet or more apart from other patrons at all times. Hand sanitizer will be provided.

To be fully signed up for a Bark-A-Bout Obedience Training Class, you must complete the following THREE tasks: 1.) Please complete this Hold Harmless Waiver and press Submit. 2.) Please create a Customer Portal for your dog. 3.) Full payment must be made by either: calling up Bark-A-Bout and having a receptionist complete your transaction over the phone, or by visiting Bark-A-Bout and paying in person. A fur'endly Bark-A-Bout receptionist is happy to assist you at (586)566-8900.

During this time, we ask that you wear a facemask to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Please arrive to your first class with proof of age-appropriate vaccinations: (Bordetella, 2 Influenzas, Distempers (Minimum 2), Negative Fecal Exam, and Rabies for dogs 6 months or older). You may upload vaccination records onto your pet’s portal, email them to medical@barkabout.net, or bring a hard copy to class.) Please arrive with your dog POTTIED and on a regular 5-6 foot leash. (No retractable leashes or choke/prong collars permitted). We ask that you have a training bag and tiny soft treats. A bully stick is also helpful to keep your dog settled. (We sell leashes, fanny-pack style treat bags, and a wide selection of treats and incentive toys in our Pet Boutique for your convenience). For training purposes, it helps if your dog is well-exercised and HUNGRY for those tasty treats!

FULL PAYMENT is due at the time of class registration. In following social distancing guidelines, limited student count is required. Due to these tight restrictions on class size, refunds will only be given if cancelled 48 hours or more in advance. To redeem credit, participant must move to another class. Class duration is kept short to accommodate busy schedules. Kindly plan accordingly as we build on behaviors and skills each week.

The Undersigned Participant hereby acknowledges that he/she is voluntarily participating in an event with Bark-A-Bout and will exercise all necessary and proper care and precautions to keep Participant and dogs safe during said event, and to prevent injury to any person, property, other dog or person. However, because dogs are unpredictable animals with their own will and drives, Bark-A-Bout cannot protect against every potential injury, risk or accident. This Release and Waiver is intended to shift the risk of participating in an event to the Participant/Owner/Guardian of the dog in the event. Do not sign it unless you are willing to accept assumption of the risk of participation and the risk of bodily injury, death or property damage while upon the property of Bark-A-Bout, in your own home or a public space. Participant agrees that in the consideration for being permitted to participate in such event herein, and/or with participating such an activity and waives, releases and discharges and covenants not to sue Bark-A-Bout, its directors, officers, employees, agents, sponsors, organizers,volunteers, or other representatives, their successors and/or assigns, (herein collectively the "Releases") from any and all liability to the Undersigned for any loss, harm, damage, claim, injury or accident, to the person or property of the Undersigned, whether caused by any ordinary neglect act or omission of the Releases while the Undersigned or his/her dog is engaged in or participating in any Business facilities in connection therewith.The Undersigned expressly agrees that the foregoing release and waiver, and assumption of risk are intended to be as expansive, broad and inclusive as permitted by Michigan law. Nothing herein is intended to release from any harm, injury, claim or damage caused by intentional torts or wanton or reckless misconduct. Further, Participant agrees to hold harmless Bark-A-Bout from any and all claims of injury, loss, cost, expenses, or damage caused by the actions of Participant's dog during the event, or the care, custody or control of Bark-A-Bout.