David Harper

All Breed Professional Handling

Agent #1064

(281)620 – 0808

HANDLING CONTRACT

This agreement is made between David Harper, hereinafter called “Handler”, and hereinafter called “Owner” - ______. Date: ______

Responsible Party

Owner of Dog: ______

E-mail: ______

Home #: ______Cell #: ______

Address: ______

Co-owners of Dog: ______

E-mail: ______

Home #: ______Cell #: ______

Dog

Registered Name: ______

Call Name: ______Breed: ______

Color: ______Sex: ______AKC#: ______

Date of Birth: ______Country of Birth: ______

AKC Points to Date: ______

Goals for the above mentioned dog: ______

______

If a Special, the length of the dog’s Special’s career will be through: ______

Medical

Please attach a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. It is required by law to accompany your dog during any public event (Whether dog is traveling with handler or is met at ringside). Your signature below is also an authorization for any emergency care needed and/or provided while in care of the handler. All veterinary services fees will be the responsibility of the owner.

All dogs must be kept current on all vaccinations. Bordetella vaccination is required every six months. It is the responsibility of the owner to inform handler that vaccinations have become due. All dogs are required to be on Heartworm preventative, which will be given by the handler and appear on your monthly statement. Owner is responsible for any life/health insurance placed on above dog.

Duties of the Handler
The handler agrees to present your show dog(s) in a professional manner, with both handler and dog well groomed and enthusiastic. The handler agrees to abide by the rules of the AKC and local kennel and breed clubs, and to conduct himself with good sportsmanship. The handler agrees to exercise dog and provide quality care and housing for dog. All kennel premises will be kept clean and properly enclosed. The handler agrees to feed and water dog properly and regularly. The handler will provide a safe travel environment with soft bedding, good air flow, and temperature controls.

Liabilities Excluded

The above animal is boarded, trained or otherwise handled or cared for by the handler without liability of the following: Loss or damage from disease, bloat, death, injury or death while being housed or transported, theft, running away, injury to or from persons, injury to or from other dogs, injury to property, or other unavoidable causes.

Fees

The undersigned owner or responsible party agrees to pay the handler all fees as set forth on the schedule of fees found on his website: Prices are subject

to change without notice. It is also agreed and understood that the undersigned owner or responsible party will pay all entry fees and veterinarian fees. A $500.00 deposit per dog is required for all dogs boarding and traveling with the handler. This is a deposit to be held and credited to your account when this contract is terminated. It will not be considered payment on your bill. Bills are emailed on the 1st and 15th of every month. All bills are due within 30 days. Bills over 60 days will be charged an extra 10% late fee. Payment is due in full before picking up your dog. Payment options are as follows: cash, money orders, checks, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

Photographs

Photos will be made of all major wins, group placements, Best in Shows, Specialty and National wins. The owner is responsible for the cost of all photographs.

Advertising

The owner is required to run one advertisement in the magazine of the owner’s choice during or after the championship is accomplished. Specials being run full time are required to run an advertisement at least every other month in an all-breed magazine. Ads must include image of handler, and handler’s name and handler’s contact info.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be by the client before the close of entries. Handling fees will be invoiced unless the handler withdraws the entry before the entries close. If a dog should finish its championship during a series of shows already contracted for the dog may be shown as a Special for the full handling fee.

Conflicts

All dogs are taken on a first come basis. Our priority dogs are the dogs traveling with the handler and take priority over ringside dogs. Specials will have priority over class dogs. Dogs that have been with the handler the longest will have priority. If a conflict should arise, your dog will be placed with an assistant or another experienced handler and normal fees will apply.

Agreements (Please initial)

I do not have any outstanding debts with any other handlers ______

I have read and signed a payment contract ______

I have read and understand the fee schedule ______

I understand that the above is a legal and binding contract in MontgomeryCounty, Magnolia, TX. I understand and agree to abide by the above terms in this contract.

______Date: ______

Signature of owner and /or responsible party

______Date: ______

David Harper, Agent Code #1064