Other Terms and Conditions 

Other Terms and Conditions

1. All owners will be notified of the results with their dog at the completion of each weekend via email, phone call, text message or Facebook messenger.
2. All dogs in my care are required to be treated for flea and tick and heartworm.
3. If a breeding/collection takes place while dog is in handler's care a service fee of $100 will be assessed.
4. Airport charge to/from Baltimore/Washington DC area airports is $50.00. Other airports will be charged $0.56/mile for the first 200miles, $0.28/mile for 201+ miles.
5. A special charge may be required for dog’s first grooming when it enters the kennel for show purposes.
6. Veterinarian appointments $50.00 plus mileage ($0.56/mile for the first 200miles, $0.28/mile for 201+ miles). All  veterinarian charges will be billed directly to client via card on file with vet or via phone call.
7. Bekki Pina will bill clients the out-of-pocket expenses prior to beginning of show. All other fees must be paid before end of show weekend, unless otherwise previously discussed.
8. All checks for handling, boarding and entry fees should be made payable to Bekki Pina. Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal (with 4% fees included) are accepted
9. If a dog is entered and not shown because of inconvenience or personal reasons, the owner will be billed for normal amount of handling fees, expenses, and board.
10. If a show(s) are canceled a 50% discount will be applied to handling fee at Bekki Pina's discretion.
11. If client indicates that dog will be entered at shows and then does not enter, the owner will be billed for normal amount of handling fees, expenses, and board if they did not notify Bekki Pina of the change of plans at least 3 days prior to the closing of entries.
12. In case handler cannot make the ring, a qualified individual will take said dog into the ring. Client will be notified of who is covering if feasible. Client must express in writing if they do not want their dog to be covered by another qualified person.
13. Grooming fees may be charged to clients with breeds that require an excessive amount of time bathing, stripping or trimming. These fees will be quoted depending on the breed and the amount of time required. (25.00 every 20mins extra grooming.)
14. Depending on amount of conditioning the dog needs, a service charge may be added.
15. Expenses are flat rated and split among all clients in van/RV regardless if being shown on that day. Please see Schedule C  for breakdown of expenses configuration.
16. Priority Reservation Fee: (For your dog to be considered a Priority Client) 20.00 per show or 1,000.00 retainer.
17. All campaigned dogs will have a minimum of a one-page color ad in the publication of my choice every quarter and owner will be direct billed.
18. All campaigned dogs will have Chiropractic and Acupuncture Maintenance plans set up at owner's expense, (not a prepaid item)
19. Owner agrees handler shall not be responsible for illness, death or loss of dog unless by handler’s negligence.
20. Owner agrees to pay for any property or items damaged by their dog not covered by Kaije Kennels insurance company.
21. Owner agrees that if dog is distress to the point of causing mental or physical damage to self, other animals, or any humans, they will make arraignments to retrieve the dog from whichever location Bekki Pina is currently located with the dog or otherwise mutually agreed location.
22. Owner agrees that if dog causes disruption while traveling in any manner that causes official complaints, fees and fines will be paid for by owners and dog will be considered in distress, see # 21 above.
23. All accounts have a credit limit of $500.00. Once any of this amount is past due; it is our discretion if your dog   gets shown.
24. For any non-sufficient checks a $35.00 service charge will be added to your account.
25. Any account turned over for collection will be charged all court costs, legal fees and collection fees.
26. A permanent record for each client must be signed and be accompanied by this rate sheet, my contract, and limited power of attorney must be on file with Bekki Pina, before I can show your dog or take possession of your dog.
27. A Mutual Non-Discloser Agreement may be required for signature.
28. All cash prizes under $2,500 will be awarded to Bekki Pina. Over $2,500 will be discussed with client.
29. This is a legal and binding contract in Prince George's County, Bowie, Maryland as of 2 Jun 2021