question about trainer ? - Page 1

I'm very interested in using this trainer ,Tami McLoed Stephenson, & I was wondering if anyone has every trained with her or knows her ? Thanks.

Havent really trained with her, but I have trialed with her and she seems like a nice lady,  Dogs did well at the shows that i remember.  She has good skills as a handler and her dogs did nice obedience. Hope that helps some.

Thank You, Habanaro.

1. A written contract. Not just an email or verbal agreement
2. A contract that stipulates
   1. What will be done and within what timeframe. This is needed so that the trainer does not constantly extend the timeframe and gets to charge more money and hold the dog “hostage”
   2. Timing of when the trainer will get the dog. Does this work with the trials that are available?
   3. Costs of titling and due dates – needed if the trainer charges by the month.
   4. Extraneous costs (vet, food, traveling, charges, etc) – ask for receipts.
   5. Accountability for the health and welfare of the dog.
3. Ask the trainer to provide written recaps and videos of what the dog is doing each month. A good and ethical trainer will not have an issue with this.
4. Ask the trainer if they are legally able to house the dog.
5. Video tape the trial at which the dog is titled at.
6. If the dog is not titled, what is the recourse? Is the trainer just stringing you along?????????