Walker Handbook & Non-Solicitation

Walker Handbook - Best Practices for Good Dog Walkers

General

Love the pets we get to visit!
Read the client notes for a reminder of the specifics of each pet/visit/home.

In the Home

Be respectful of the trust that clients place in us to be in their home; don’t enter spaces unless it is relevant for the care of the pet.
Act as if each home has a camera watching/recording you, because many do! Focus your attention and words on the pet.
Leave doors as you found them. If a door is locked when you arrive, make sure it is locked when you leave!

In the Car

Have leash control of the dog(s) every time the car door is open.
For example, do not open the back door and then reach for the leash. Rather, hold the leash then open the front door and bring the dog through the front door with you.

On the Walk

Use a waist leash and harness whenever possible.
Pick routes that include green space and shade.
Avoid busy roads, road crossings, and dog parks (unless the owner specifically requests visits to the dog park).
When passing another dog, 1) create a ‘body block’ by positioning your dog on the outside edge of the path & 2) gain ‘short leash’ control where you hold the leash tout a short distance from its connection point to the harness or collar.
Be aware of your surroundings, the outside temperature, and the behavior of your dog.
Have fun and interact with the pets!

Non-Solicitation Agreement

Name

First Name

Last Name

Date

YYYY

Non-Solicitation Agreement

This is an Agreement between the above named person (“You”) and Good Dog Boarding & Walks (“Company”). The Agreement is effective on the above listed date (“Effective Date”). In consideration of the employment opportunity provided by Company, You, intending to be legally bound, agree to the following: Term of Agreement. This Agreement is effective on the Effective Date, and shall remain in effect throughout the term of your employment with the Company and for a period of one year thereafter. Limitations of this Agreement. This Agreement is not a contract of employment. Neither You nor the Company are obligated to any specific term of employment. This Agreement is limited to the subject matter of a covenant not to solicit as described in this Agreement. Non-solicitation. During the term of your employment, and for a period of five (5) years immediately thereafter, You agree not to solicit any employee or independent contractor of the Company on behalf of any other business enterprise, nor shall you induce any employee or independent contractor associated with the Company to terminate or breach an employment, contractual or other relationship with the Company. Soliciting Customers After Termination of Agreement. During the term of your employment, and for a period of five (5) years immediately thereafter, You shall not, directly or indirectly, disclose to any person, firm or corporation the names or addresses of any of the customers or clients of the Company or any other information pertaining to them. Neither shall you call on, solicit, take away, or attempt to call on, solicit, or take away any customer of the Company. Injunctive Relief. You hereby acknowledge (1) that the Company will suffer irreparable harm if You breach your obligations under this Agreement; and (2) that monetary damages will be inadequate to compensate the Company for such a breach. Therefore, if You breach any of such provisions, then the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief, in addition to any other remedies at law or equity, to enforce such provisions. Severable Provisions. The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any one or more provisions may be determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions and any partially unenforceable provisions to the extent enforceable shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing executed by both You and the Company. Prior Understandings. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. The Agreement supersedes all prior understanding, agreements, or representations. Waiver. Any waiver of a default under this Agreement must be made in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy shall impair such right or remedy or be constructed as a waiver. A consent to or approval of any act shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary consent to or approval of any other or subsequent act. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement is to be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction and venue of any court of competent jurisdiction in Bexar County, Texas without regard to conflict of laws provisions, for any claim arising out of this Agreement. By checking the box below you acknowledge that you have read and understand the foregoing Agreement, that you agree to comply with all of the terms of the Agreement.

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