​ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST
     After-School Registration  |  Fall 2020
    ​Students have had the opportunity to enjoy in-depth, hands-on learning with
    ​ADW professional assistance dog trainers. Curriculum includes: Training in classroom settings and in the field; leadership and assertiveness skills, basic dog obedience training, service-dog commands and skills, public access     training, disability awareness education and community interaction.

    CLASSES BEGIN ON
    TUESDAY, September 8
    WEDNESDAY, September 9
    THURSDAY, September 10
    CLASSES END ON
    TUESDAY, December 15
    WEDNESDAY, December 16
    THURSDAY, December 17

    ALL CLASSES ARE HELD
    4:00 - 5:30 P.M.

    Little Earth School
    321 W. Zia Road
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
    HOLIDAYS / NO CLASS:  Tuesday, November 24, Wednesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Week.
    FALL PROGRAM FEES:
    SEPTEMBER (4 CLASSES):  $120.00
    OCTOBER (4 CLASSES):  $120.00
    NOVEMBER (3 CLASSES):  $90.00
    DECEMBER (3 CLASSES):  $90.00
    CLASS SCHEDULE:
    SEPT (4 weeks)
    8, 9, 10
    15, 16, 17
    22, 23, 24
    ​29, 30, 1

    ​OCT (4 weeks)
    6, 7, 8
    13, 14, 15
    20, 21, 22
    27, 28, 29

    ​NOV (3 weeks)
    3, 4, 5
    10, 11, 12
    17, 18, 19

    ​DEC (3 weeks)
    1, 2, 3
    8, 9, 10
    15, 16, 17​
    PLEASE SELECT WHICH DAY OF THE WEEK AND MONTHS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND:
    * Please contact our office if you would like to be on the wait list
    * Please contact our office if you would like to be on the wait list
    Space is limited and there are two classes a day to keep the class size down with 5 participants per class NO EXCEPTIONS.
    We are happy to wait list your child and notify you of any openings / cancellations.
    Classes will be filled on a first-come / first serve basis.

    EMERGENCY INFORMATION
    ~~ ADW staff is not able to administer medications, except under the written emergency plan from a physician. ~~

    EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

    Please list TWO  individuals other than parent/guardian.

    MEDIA AUTHORIZATION & RELEASE

    do hereby authorize Assistance Dogs of the West, Dogwood, its successors and assigns, and those acting under its permission and on its authority to copyright, use, and publish for: art sales materials advertising promotion, packaging, or trade any other lawful purpose whatsoever articles written or comments made by me photographs, pictures, portraits, images of me and or my dog(s) or other animal(s) in conjunction with my/our own fictitious name reproductions thereof in color or otherwise, made through any medium Film Video Print Website Social Media Any and all comments made by me are provided to Assistance Dogs of the West without receipt of any promise of consideration. The undersigned warrants that he/she has full power and authority to grant all of the rights conveyed there under and hereby waives any right that he/she may to inspect or approve the finished product or the advertising or other copy that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. The undersigned further agrees that this authorization and release binding upon his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The undersigned warrants that he/she is of full agreement and has every right to contract in his/her own name in the above regard, and further that he/she has read the above authorization and release, prior to its execution, and that he/she is fully familiar with the contents thereof. I, undersigned, hereby consent to the foregoing conditions and warrant that I have the authority to grant such consent.

    COVID SAFETY AGREEMENT

    To keep our student, staff, and canines safe, ADW will be adhering to the New Mexico COVID-19 Safety Guidelines set forth for youth programming during the summer of 2020. You will be receiving an email explaining our ADW-specific procedures for student drop-off, pick-up, check-in, and our health-check protocol.

    An ADW representative will take all students' temperatures each day before they exit their car. Any student with a temperature of 100 degrees or over will not be allowed to join class for the day. Students with any symptoms will need to see a doctor and get a clearance note prior to returning to the program.

    WAIVER OF LIABILITY & INFORMED CONSENT RELEASE

     I, the undersigned, have volunteered myself to participate in dog training classes, private consultations, workshops or other related activities offered by Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW). By signing hereunder, I certify that I have been informed and understand that there is always some unavoidable risk of injury involved when working with animals, especially animals with behavioral issues. I acknowledge that dogs can be inherently difficult to control and that not all dogs will be under control at all times resulting in the possibility of injury to myself, my dog, my family members, or third parties. Additionally, I have had full opportunity to discuss all concerns I have about the foregoing risks with ADW and its authorized representatives. I have also made all inquiries and investigations to my satisfaction related to such risks, including, but not limited to, an examination of the training area (if applicable). I hereby accept and assume, without reservation, all risks associated with my participation in the Classes, including, but not limited to: the risks of any and all injuries to myself, the dog I am working with, and any of my family members or third parties who may attend; the risks that any dog may cause injury to other persons and/or dogs involved in the Classes; and the risks that saliva, water, food, snow and/or other debris may be present in the training area. As lawful consideration for participating in the classes, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns (the “Releasing Party”), hereby waive, release, discharge and agree not to sue and to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW) and their managers, agents, and employees (the “Released Party”) from any and all injuries, losses, claims and damages to any person or persons of any nature whatsoever, including claims arising from the Released Party’s own negligence, and all costs associated therewith, including attorney’s fees, court costs and consultant fees, arising from my participation in the Classes. This Waiver of Liability & Informed Consent Release shall be legally binding on the Releasing Party. Should the Releasing Party assert a claim to the contrary to what I have agreed to in this Waiver of Liability and Informed Consent Release, the claiming party shall be liable for all expenses (including attorney’s fees, court costs and consultant fees) incurred by both the Releasing Party and the Released Party. No waiver or modification of any provision herein shall be valid unless expressly agreed to in writing by both the Released Party and the Releasing Party. Every provision herein is intended to be severable. If any one or more of the provisions herein is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms and provisions hereof, which shall remain binding and enforceable. YOUR TYPED NAME BELOW SERVES AS YOUR DIGITAL SIGNATURE.
    *PLEASE NOTE WHEN SUBMITTING REGISTRATION FORM TO REFRESH THE PAGE AFTER YOU HAVE CORRECTED ANY RED BLOCKS*

Contact ADW
Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 31027 
Santa Fe, NM 87594

​Physical Address: 
1590 San Mateo Lane
Santa Fe, NM 87505


​Phone & Fax: 
505.986.9748
fax: 505.989.9640
toll free: 866.986.3489


Office Hours:
M-Th: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.


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