Refunds, Returns & Exchanges

Online training promise:
Sessions begin with simple, but important beginner training. After you and your dog master the "focus", the sessions become more complex and must be practiced 15 minutes a day. Zoom training is available at any stage to help master the techniques, give advice, and answer questions.

Cost will be refunded, no questions asked, within 30 days of purchase during access to the first
three training sessions. Refund requests for online training must be made in writing to us prior to accessing the
fourth training session. Send refund request to training@calik9.com within 30 days.

No refunds
for online training after 30 days or once the fourth session as been accessed. When you check out in our store, you agree to these policies and training terms prior to checkout, and making your payment.

No refunds
for Training Packages and Board & Train contracts after 72 hours of checking out in our store. You agree to policies and training terms prior to checkout and making your payment. If included with Training Package or Board & Train, online training cost will be deducted from refund amount if the fourth session is accessed prior to cancellation.

No refunds
for unused portions of expired packages. No refunds for free bonuses included with packages, like online courses, etc.

Required paperwork:
Manual copies of training package agreements or board & train agreement and policies emailed to you after your In-Person Training Package or Board & Train purchase must be printed out, initialed, signed, dated, and returned to us within three days of purchase and prior to scheduling your training. You must provide your dog's health documentation prior to training.

If included with Training Package or Board & Train, online training cost will be deducted from refund amount if fourth session has been accessed prior to cancellation.

Services included
with our 4-Week Board & Train Program expire 30 days after pick-up date. In Person Training Packages expire 3 months after date of purchase.

No exchanges of services
once training has already started, except in rare circumstances, which will be handled on a case-by-case basis. No exchanges of services that will cause any time gap in training. No exchange of services purchased at regular prices for other services at discounted prices during a sale. If an exchange is warranted for any reason, it will be done at regular pricing.

We have a 72-hour refund policy on all contracts for training packages and board & train programs after checking out in our store, agreeing to policies and training terms prior to checkout, and making your payment.

You agree to all terms, conditions and policies during the checkout process. Your written notice of cancellation must be submitted within 72 hours of checkout, even if your training is scheduled at a date in the future. Payment will be refunded to the same person using the same method used for payment.

Dogs who demonstrate aggression of any kind must get an Evaluation. Services can be exchanged for Board & Train when adult dogs demonstrate severe 'human-directed' aggression, severe separation anxiety, and/or constantly escaping during the program, unless an Evaluation determined your dog was approved for Board & Train.

Dogs who growl, snarl, bare their teeth, lunge, charge, snap, bite or attempt to bite, stare, raise their hackles, or display rigid body posture directed at trainers or other humans may have to be removed from the program and sent home at the owner's expense, unless the dig has been approved for the Board & Train program through an Evaluation. Training may not be transferred to another dog. Note: Leash-pulling is not considered lunging if not human-directed. Puppies who "nip and bite" will must get an Evaluation before being accepted into our program.

We make every effort to be very transparent about when your dog can he dropped off for Board & Train. Once the 72-hour cancellation window is closed, there are no refunds.

Evaluation fees
are not refundable or deducted from cost of training and are subject to our Cancellation Policy below and will be forfeited if you no-show or fail to cancel with less than a 48-hour notice. One Evaluation per dog.

Discounts, sales, promotions, and offers: Sale discounts cannot be used with other discounts or offers. Two discounts cannot be used together. No exceptions.

Multiple dog discounts: A multi-dog discount is occasionally available when purchasing more than one training packages for two or more dogs from the same household at the regular price, if purchased and paid for on the same day, at the same time, with a single transaction. This discount cannot be used with other offers, sales, or discounts. Training must be consistent and uninterrupted prior to expiration date, which applies to both dogs. Handlers MUST be in same household. One package per dog. Packages expire together, on the same day.

Getting started: It's easier to train your dog if your training schedule can be flexible. Daily training practice at home and consistent attendance at sessions and group classes without interruption is essential for success. Training Packages and Board & Train programs are designed to be continuous and consistent and cannot be broken up into smaller segments or spread out over a longer period of time.

Trainers: All of our dog trainers use the same training techniques. Due to work load, availability, your schedule, staff work schedules, and other factors, clients may work with more than one trainer. It is not possible to keep the same trainer for all sessions and all group classes.

Guarentees: We cannot give any promises, timelines, or guarantees for training results. Successful dog training includes learning our vocabulary and techniques, attending professional dog training on an uninterrupted set schedule, 15 minutes of consistent daily practice during and after training, multiple owners being on the same page, frequent socialization, ongoing guidance, follow-up training when needed, the health and age of your dog, and more.

Ongoing training help: Semi-private sessions, ongoing weekly group classes, board & train, online dog training, and private zoom training sessions are available to help address problems and maintain lasting results.

We can’t “go home with you” to monitor daily training, consistency, or the dog's environment. Based on these critical factors, we’re unable to offer promises or a “Money Back Guarantee” on training packages, board & train, training sessions, group class, online dog training, or any combination of these. Successful dog training requires daily practice and training on a long-term basis to be successful.

Dog owners must notify the office in writing (with complete documentation) within 48 hours in the unfortunate event your dog is stolen, lost, becomes ill, is injured or dies, and these situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

If you decide to give your dog back to a breeder, shelter, or rescue organization after purchasing training or completing some or all of the training, no refunds will be given and remaining training, if any, is not transferable to another dog.

If you move out of the area after you’ve purchased a training package or before you’ve completed your package, or you decide you live too far away, no refunds will be given, and the package or remaining training is not transferable to another dog.

No refunds for paid zoom or in-person evaluations if you have started and/or completed the evaluation, are a no-show, arrive late, or cancel with less than a 48-hour notice.

Expiration Dates

Online Dog Training Courses do not expire. You do need to create an account to access online training.

Expirations dates: Training packages, refresher packages, semi-private, and private sessions have strict expiration dates from your kickstarter date to complete all training sessions, even if you are training more than one dog. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies to all private, semi-private, and zoom sessions. If you are approaching your expiration date, you must train without interruption.

You must begin your Training Package or Board & Train as soon as you can be scheduled by our staff. Because our schedule is tight, you may not request scheduling later than 30 days after we have a drop off slot for you. We cannot postpone drop off dates unless there is a true emergency.

Services includes with 4-Week Board & Train Programs expire 30 days after the pick-up date In-Person Training Package expires 3 months from date of purchase.

Our Semi-Private Training expires in 3 months from date of purchase. Our 5-session Private Zoom Training expire in 3 months from date of purchase. No exceptions.

All Training Programs are non-refundable, are non-transferable to other owners, new handlers, or other dogs, and are subject to our 48-hour Cancellation Policy, Expiration Policy, and other company policies. No exceptions.

Product Orders We ship starter kits and boxes by UPS ground to street addresses in the continental US only. Kits usually arrive within one to two weeks in two separate shipments. We don't ship kits or boxes to Hawaii, Alaska, US territories, or outside of the US.

Note: Items in kit may look or be different than those depicted in the photo.

Products including training equipment (except boxes), tug toys, and apparel ordered separately are shipped to all 50 states. Some apparel can be shipped internationally.

Did a product arrive damaged or defective?
You must notify us of a defective or damaged item within 10 days. Email the office (training@calik9.com) and include digital photos of the damaged item, the shipping box, and all packing material. You must keep shipping box and all packing material. No returns or exchanges after 10 days or without all off the original packing materials. No returns for used toys or chewed equipment.

With authorization, and within 30 days of purchase date, a product (except our made-to-order apparel and special orders) can be returned and/or exchanged if the product is brand new, unused, not damaged, and in original packaging and shipping box. All parts, pieces, inserts, printed materials, and product packaging must be returned in original condition. Unless defective or damaged upon arrival, kits and training boxes and boxes returned to each vendor at customer expense and must be insured. Returned product may not be altered or used in any way. No product returns or exchanges after 30 days. Please request the shipping address(es) for your return.

Training toys: No exchanges or returns on training tug toys, pillows, or balls if they have been used at all. These are not chew toys. Training toys and equipment like leashes are designed for supervised training session use as training tools, for motivation, or as a brief reward only and should never be left alone with the dog after the training session is over. No returns for chewed or used equipment or toys.

Apparel returns: All apparel is custom and 'made to order' and can't be returned or exchanged.

Apparel can only be returned if damaged due to a shipping mishap, if the vendor sent you the wrong size (other than the size you ordered), or there is a manufacturing defect. All packing material, including original shipping box, must be returned and apparel must be brand new and unworn. Please request the address to ship your return.

Returns sent to us without prior written authorization cannot be accepted. Returned items are subject to inspection by our staff and/or the vendor.

We reserve the right to deny returns or exchanges on the same products purchased and returned more than once. Returns that do not meet our Refund, Return and Exchange Policy criteria will not qualify for return or exchange and may be returned at the client’s expense or destroyed upon request.

We are not responsible for returned packages that may be lost or damaged in transit. It is highly recommended that you choose a method of shipping with tracking and insurance. No refunds or credits on shipping and handling costs.

Custom orders, including the import of working or companion canines: Cancellation and amount of refund will depend on the vendor, status of the order, and location of the product at the time of cancellation. Deposits, cost of the transportation to and from the vendor, and other fees already paid may not be refundable. In addition, a minimum 15% restocking fee will be charged.

Cancellation and No-Show: We attempt to send an email and/or a reminder text to your cell phone number prior to your appointment when possible. Whether or not you receive a reminder, you must be available on the assigned date and time. If you’re unable to keep your appointment for any reason, we require a full 48-hour notice in writing to training@calik9.com. If you are a no-show to your scheduled appointment or fail to cancel with adequate notice, your evaluation or training session may be forfeited.

We must be able to contact you: We require a cell phone number with voicemail that you check regularly and a current email address.

If you’re unable to keep your scheduled evaluation or training session, private session, or semi-private appointment for any reason, we require a full 48-hour notice by email to training@calik9.com. If you are a no-show or fail to cancel in with 48 hours notice, your session will be forfeited.

In a true emergency, please contact the office immediately. We will handle your situation on a case-by-case basis. However, keep in mind that lack of childcare, getting stuck in traffic, last minute requests to reschedule your session, and failure to check emails, voicemails, and/or text messages are not valid reasons to miss any appointment.

Our 40-hour cancellation policy allows us sufficient time to contact another client who may be waiting for an appointment. If your training was included in a package or gift certificate, failure to cancel without a full 48-hour notice will void that session.

Lateness: Clients who arrive late for evaluations, training sessions or groups may have a shorter appointment time.

Group ClassesGroup classes are for dogs who are currently training with us, have completed one of our training programs, who know our training method, and have been approved by their trainer.

Arrival at group class: When possible, please book your group appointment in advance online and arrive no more 15 minutes before group classes and no later than 5 minutes after class begins. If you arrive late to a group class, please do not disrupt the class or interrupt the trainer with questions until after the class.

Electronic devices: Handlers who participate in or household members observing group classes may not use electronic devices (cell phones, camcorders, cameras, tablets, recorders, etc.) during training. Cell phones must be turned off or silenced. Please, no harnesses, retractable leashes, gentle leaders, or ecollars (unless they are trainer-approved) at training sessions or group classes.

Please clean up after your dog! Do not bring children, guests, or other dogs to sessions or group classes.

Group class schedule changes: We reserve the right to change our Group Class schedule and notify clients at the previous class or via social media.

Rainy day policy for group classes NOT held at our indoor facility: If it’s raining the day of an outdoor class, the class may be canceled.

Subscriptions to ongoing group classes are $97 per month for up to 4 group classes, auto-payed every 30 days from date subscription is purchased. 30-day written notice to cancel. Classes do not carry over to next month if missed. If a class must be canceled, there are other groups to attend. Advanced students may attend intermediate classes off leash if approved. All attendees must sign company policies. No refunds if handler must miss classes under this plan. No refunds for unused classes.

Health Policy Due to some dogs being carriers of certain transferable infectious illnesses, and to protect all dogs in our care, we require all dog owners to follow this updated protocol:

Completed series of all standard vaccines and current boosters.Up-to-date rabies vaccine after 4 months of age.Recent de-worming.Ongoing monthly flea and tick prevention.New vaccine for bordetella bacterium (kennel cough) or up-to-date booster with documentation for both.Recent vet visit for (a) complete physical, (b) skin check-up (staph infections, sarcoptic mange, mites, lice, ringworm, fleas, ticks, severe hot spots, etc.) and (c) fecal lab test to rule out intestinal challenges like giardia, coccidia, and other contagious parasites. Must be signed by your vet.Recent nail trimming.Recent sanitary cut and anal gland expression if required.All immunizations, preventative maintenance, procedures, lab tests, and exams must be completed and detailed documentation from your vet is required before your dog's training can start. No exceptions.

Notice! Female dogs in heat
are not allowed in the training facility or in any group classes for the full duration, usually a minimum of 21 days. No exceptions.

Children, Guests, Other Dogs & Safety

Who can attend: To maintain a safe environment for everyone and to minimize distractions, we must limit who can accompany you to the facility.You may not bring guests, children, friends, relatives not in your household, other dogs, dog walkers, dog trainers, or dog breeders to sessions or classes.

Exceptions: The household or family member financially responsible for training and those who will handle the dog at home and during training sessions at Cali K9®. Only handlers involved in the day-to-day training process are permitted to attend training sessions, only if they are handling the dog regularly in all training, and must be accompanied by the contract holder every time.

Handlers in attendance must participate in all training and group classes in order to be eligible. Handlers who participate may not use their electronic devices (cell phone, tablet, iPod, camera, camcorder, etc) during training. All cell phones must be turned off or silenced.

For your safety while in the facility, parking lot or outdoor group classes, do not pet, touch, call, talk to, feed, play with, or attempt to interact in any way with dogs that don’t belong to you. Do not allow family members or others to do so.

Handlers: No new, additional, drop-in, or substitute handlers will be permitted to attend or participate in training once the training package sessions have started. No exceptions.

Children and other dogs: No unattended children or other dogs are permitted in the facility. No exceptions. Guests, unattended children, and dogs may not be left in the lobby, in your car, in the back parking lot at the facility, or outside in front of the facility. Dogs may not be left in a parked car for any length of time for any reason, even for just a few minutes, and even if it doesn't seem hot and your windows are cracked.

Please make reliable childcare and pet care arrangements, and back-up arrangements in advance. Keep in mind, lack of childcare or pet care is not a valid reason to miss or cancel your appointment or class at the last minute.

Petting policy: While in our facility, parking lot, or at outdoor group classes, absolutely no petting, touching, calling, talking to, feeding, playing with, or attempting to interact with other dogs for any reason.

Privacy & Security

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and your privacy is important to us. Part of our commitment to you is to respect and protect the privacy of the personal information you provide to us. We make every effort possible to assure the privacy of any information submitted to us. We have systems in place to protect this website and our office from anyone attempting to obtain personal information.

We do not use personal information in any way that would allow it to be obtained by others. For this reason, we do not keep credit card information on file for future purchases. This does not apply to payment methods stored with external payment apps like PayPal, Sezzle, Shop Pay, Amazon, Google, and PayWhirl.

We will never provide your personal information to any company or individual not directly involved in your transactions with us unless you specifically request us to do so in writing. Parents and others may not ask team members to discuss, share information, or book appointments for our young adult clients over 18.

We do not share our mailing list with third parties under any circumstances.

To create an account and for Online Dog Training, it is necessary to collect some basic information to allow you to login and access your course and view past online purchases.

DisclaimerThe information provided by this website is intended for educational purposes and not intended to address individual problems. Policies, protocols, schedules, and prices are subject to change at any time without notification. California K9 Solutions® reserves the right to refuse to do business with anyone.

Miscellaneous

Personal belongings: Please keep your belongings with you at all times. We are NOT responsible for lost or stolen items. Do not leave any valuables or personal belongings in your car.

Payment is due at the time of purchase, whether online and at our locations.

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