information related to covid-19

student considerations

  • As of March 1, 2021 and based on current CDC recommendations (2/25/22), face masks are optional for all who enter our building. Should the community level of COVID become “High”, face masks will again be required for all students & staff.

  • Practice social distancing at all times. Look for markings on the floor for guidance. This should be easy to do in our large 8600 square foot building.

  • PLEASE STAY HOME AND DO NOT ENTER OUR FACILITY IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:

    • You or anyone in your household has knowingly been exposed to anyone who is COVID-positive. We ask that even if you receive a negative COVID test result, please complete a full 10 day quarantine from the last known exposure.

    • You or anyone in your household feels sick with COVID-like symptoms.

    • You or anyone in your household is awaiting COVID test results.

    • You or anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID within the last 10 days.

  • When in doubt, please stay home!! We will be happy to catch you up, send you online lessons, or help you to reschedule your class if your absence is prolonged.

  • Plan ahead that only one adult (over 18 years old) per dog will be allowed inside our facility. We will enforce this policy and ask others to wait in your vehicle.

  • Realize that when training your dog, the only things you absolutely need to touch are your dog and your own personal belongings and equipment. Avoid touching anything else.

  • Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently. Look for the Hand Sanitizer placed throughout the facility.

  • Do not bring personal items into the facility (jackets, purses, bags). Please leave those locked in your vehicle, or at home. Only bring in what you can carry in your pockets.

  • If you plan to pay for anything, be prepared to use a chipped credit card.

TAILS UP COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

  • Following federal and state guidelines regarding the usage of face masks.

  • To allow for increased social distancing, we have:

    • Reorganized our facility to make two larger spaces for classes, instead of the normal three spaces we had previously.

    • Designated the front door as “entrance only”, and designated two side doors for a dedicated “exit only” for each training space to best organize traffic flow.

    • Adjusted class schedules to eliminate “passing time” between classes.

    • Further limited class size to a maximum of 12 dogs (previously 14).

    • Enforced a one-to-one ratio of humans and dogs; only one human per dog will be allowed to attend class. The human must be older than 18 years of age.

    • Added markings on the floor to designate appropriate social distance from others.

  • To ensure continued cleanliness, we will:

    • Ensure hand sanitizer dispensers are located throughout the building.

    • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces frequently.

  • Practice contactless services:

    • Vaccination records must be submitted electronically before your class begins; we will no longer accept paper copies on the first day of class.

    • Participation waivers and agreements must be submitted electronically before your class begins; we will no longer accept paper copies on the first day of class.

    • Class registrations and payments should be made online through our website.

  • Furthermore, we will:

    • Disable drinking fountains

    • Remove chairs in the seating area

    • Eliminate loaner items such as extra leashes & collars