The Persuaded Pooch Covid-19 Policies

Updated August 23rd, 2022 -  effective until further notice

  • We acknowledge and respect the ability and desire of our clients to make responsible choices regarding their health and safety, and of those around them. We encourage all private clients, group class students and training attendees to reference the CDC's guidance and local mandates regarding their personal safety for both indoor and outdoor activities, and take appropriate precautions, where needed.
    • Private Lessons - Our trainers are up-to-date on their vaccinations. Trainers will consult with their clients on an individual basis to determine if they are comfortable with trainers not wearing masks in indoor and outdoor settings. Trainers are happy to wear masks in private sessions to improve the comfort level of our clients. (Clients and trainers may still choose to wear a mask, judgement-free, of course!)
    • Group Classes - We are following the guidance of our host facility, the Webster Groves Recreation Complex. They currently do not require all individuals to wear masks inside, effective as of February 28th 2022, regardless of vaccination status. Attendees per dog is currently limited to two.
        • Employees will hand wash with soap and water in between sessions/classes, or sanitize if soap and water are not available.
          • Disposable, single-use masks and hand sanitizer (70% alcohol minimum) will be made available to clients free of charge, provided that the supply is available. Clients are also encouraged to provide their own.
          • We will attempt to operate as contactless-ly as possible. This means:
            • Online invoicing and credit card payments are the preferred methods of payment
                  • Where possible in coaching sessions, we may ask the client to use their own smartphone to record video of pertinent training demonstrations for their review, or to document specific training techniques
                  • Other forms of communication may be suggested or utilized to safely improve communication between trainer and client including, but not limited to, the use of phone communication aided by hands-free communication devices
                • Please do not participate in training if you are sick, have symptoms or have tested positive within the last 10 days. See the CDC's guidance on Covid-19 exposure for additional information. Please contact your trainer if you will not be able to participate in training.
                • Phone or Online Consultations via Zoom will continue to be available, should clients wish to take advantage of a safe, effective, contactless training alternative.
                • Please consider following all the guidelines for individuals according to your respective entity’s ordinances, so that you may best protect yourself and those around you: