Health or Medical Issues
Grooming can sometimes reveal a concealed medical condition or aggravate an existing one. This might happen while grooming or afterward. Please notify us of any current or previous problems so that we can keep an eye out for them. When you check the box here, the pet's owner will bear all medical fees for veterinarian care.Accidents
Although accidents are extremely rare when working with animals, they do occur. Grooming equipment is sharp, and while we employ extra caution and care in all cases, cuts, nicks, scratches, quickening of nails, and other issues are conceivable when an animal is wiggling or moving around. In the unlikely event that an accident occurs, you will be alerted. If we believe the situation is critical and the owner is unavailable, we will seek immediate veterinary care for your pet at the nearest veterinarian clinic at our cost.Authorization from a Veterinarian in Case of a Medical Emergency
In the event of a medical emergency while in our care, this release grants us full authority to seek medical attention from the nearest vet clinic.Vaccines
We ask that your pet be in compliance with your veterinarian’s recommendations for your pet. We also ask for a copy of your most recent vaccination records.Refusal of Services for Dangerous or Aggressive Animals
At any time, we reserve the right to refuse any service. We reserve the right to refuse grooming services, suspend grooming services, or cancel grooming services at any time before, during, or after grooming. The client will be charged a grooming fee if your pet is too agitated or becomes unsafe to groom (for what was done up until that point).Muzzles
We don't muzzle unless muzzling is indicated by your pet’s behavior and other techniques of calming your pet have failed. Muzzling your pet is very harmless, and it protects both the pet and the groomer. Muzzling a scared animal can sometimes calm it down, allowing the grooming process to continue. The muzzle also prevents the pet from accidentally licking the scissors or other grooming tools. If your pet bites continually at the tools, the dryer, or the groomer, we reserve the right to terminate grooming and charge a service fee. Dogs who require muzzling or additional employees to manage will be charged at a higher fee than usual. This is due to the fact that grooming aggressive or frightened dogs takes significantly longer.Interruptions During Grooming Services
We request that you do not interrupt the groomer during grooming services for the safety of the animals being groomed as well as the professional pet groomer.Satisfaction
Your satisfaction is extremely important to us. If you are dissatisfied with your groom for any reason, please contact us within 48 hours and we will organize a time for a groomer to return for a free adjustment.Photographs
By signing this release form, you give us permission to photograph your pet for use in customer files, as well as for the company's website and social media pages.Anal Glands
External gland expression is included in our standard grooming services. With an external expression, the anal glands are squeezed from the outside of the rectum and the liquid is expressed. Please be aware that with thicker anal gland liquid or where an infection is present, this method may be insufficient to completely empty the glands. The ideal way to express anal glands is by internal expression under the care of your veterinarian. Only your vet can express the internal glands.Acknowledgement
I affirm that I have reviewed this Grooming Release Form for accuracy and understand the contents of this contract. I affirm that I am the rightful legal owner of the dog(s) for which services are being rendered. I authorize this contract to be valid approval for future grooming services, permitting us to accept telephone reservations for service without additional signed contracts or written authorization. I understand that pricing is subject to change. This agreement is valid for all pets that I currently own or will own in the future. I have read, and agreed to the above. I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above terms.