ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & TRAINING COURSE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT

Directions: Please print this form and fill it out completely. If you are paying by credit card you can fax it to: 661-252-4509 otherwise please mail it with your deposit to Hollywood Animals P.O. Box 2088 Santa Clarita, CA 91386. PLEASE INCLUDE A CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH OF YOURSELF.

 
 

Minimum Requirements for Admission
Working with exotic animals requires some moderate lifting and other physical work, students should be able to lift 40 lbs. Students must be healthy and free from any physical handicaps which could effect their ability to safely and satisfactorily perform the responsibilities required.

  • 14 Day & Weekend Courses: Minimum age is 18 years. Students must be a High School Graduate or GED.
  • 8 or 10 Day Course & Trainer For The Day: Minimum age is 16 years.
  • Teens: Teen applicants must have a B average in school with a letter of recommendation from their teacher and permission from their physician. Parents must co sign the application, general release, and ranch rules & policies. Click here for additional forms for minors.

Application and Process
Upon acceptance students will be required to provide proof of a recent physical examination, tetanus shot and tuberculosis test

 
Admission & Fees
Weekend
14-17 Day
Private 8 Day
(Year Round).
Private 10 Day
(Year Round)
Trainer for The Day
(Year Round)
Number of Days
18 Days
14-17 Days
8 Days
10 Days
1 Day
Registration
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
Text Book & Supplies
$ 195.00
$ 195.00
N/A
N/A
N/A
Manual & Supplies
N/A
N/A
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
N/A
Tuition
$ 3415.00
$ 2740.00
$ 2875.00
$ 3575.00
$ 625.00
Totals*
$ 3710.00

$3035.00 (14)
$3725.00 (17)

$ 3050.00
$ 3750.00
$675.00
*All prices are subject to change    

Agreement
Hollywood Animals, as HA, agrees to lease to the undersigned, HA animal(s), trainers and/or property for the rates listed above for photography and educational purposes.
Refund Policy
A full refund is given if; a) if the applicant is not accepted by the school b) if the applicant withdraws no later than midnight on the fifth business day after signing this agreement or made full payment provided the student has not started the school. After five business days, the school may retain the registration and school supplies fees. Students that have attended 1 day of the course will receive 50% of the tuition and after the first day there is no refund. Students must send the school a formal letter of withdrawal requesting a refund within the time restraints.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend and be punctual for all scheduled classes. Students not attending more than 2 scheduled classes will be withdrawn from the course. A student late to class with out contacting the office will be counted as tardy. (Three tardies = one absence).
Code of Conduct
Students will be working very closely with other people and around potentially dangerous animals therefore safety is our primary concern. Students will be given a list of rules and ranch policies which they are expected to strictly adhere to at all times. This is to ensure the safety of the other students, animals and trainers. A violation of these rules for any reason deemed of a dismissal will be at the discretion of the trainers / instructors due to the clear and present dangers involved in and around the animals. Any student willfully causing harm to or threatening to cause harm to any animal at the ranch will be immediately dismissed from the program and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Should any student be dismissed there will not be any refund. Students must send the school a formal letter of withdrawal requesting a refund within the time restraints.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend and be punctual for all scheduled classes. Students not attending more than 2 scheduled classes will be withdrawn from the course. A student late to class with out contacting the office will be counted as tardy. (Three tardies = one absence).

 
Read & Accepted: ________ (Applicant initials)
 

 


Course 14 Day Private 8 Day Private 10 Day Trainer For The Day Weekend

 

First Choice (For Private Courses & Trainer For The Day only)

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Second Choice

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First Name Last Name Social Security
     
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Address
 
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City State Zip
     
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Home Tel Work Tel Cell/Pager
     
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________
     

Married Single

Male Female

Date of Birth __________________

Height ________

Weight _________  

Education List all school and universities attended - All Courses

High School Diploma Yr
GED Year
Score Received
High School Grade Point Ave
College Units Completed
         
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College & State
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Degree(s)
Yr Graduated
 
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Work Experience List in reverse chronological order (14 Day, Private & Weekend Courses only)

     
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Company From                To Position
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Address  
Telephone
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Company From                To Position
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Address  
Telephone

Write a brief history of your animal experience and do you own or work with any exotic or domestic animals. (14 Day, Private & Weekend Courses only use extra paper if necessary)

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What are your career goals?

   
                   
Animal Trainer
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Zoo keeper
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Humane Officer
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Conservation
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Educator
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Animal Handler
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Veterinary
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Research
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Dog Trainer
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Zoo Keeper
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Behaviorist
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Management
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Other
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Payment

   
  Course
Tuition & Fees
Totals

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Weekend Course 2007
$3710.00
$ _______________

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14 Day
$3035.00
$ _______________

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14 Day Extension
$690.00
$ _______________

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Private - 8 Day
$3000.00
$ _______________

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Private - 10 Day
$3700.00
$ _______________

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Trainer For The Day
$675.00
$ _______________

Minimum Deposit

     
14 Day: $ 600.00 Private:: $ 600.00 Trainer For The Day : $ 150.00 Weekend: $ 600.00
       
Amount Enclosed $ _________ Payment: Visa MasterCard Check
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Name as it appears on credit card
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Credit card number Exp. Date
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Billing Address City
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State Zip Country
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Home Tel:
Amount to Charge:
 
(Please note that international credit cards & currency are subject to a surcharge of 2.5% & any currency exchange fees)

I understand and agree to have my credit card charge for services/ products contracted with Hollywood Animals, Inc. I promise to pay subject to and in accordance with the agreement governing the use of such card. I certify that I have read and understood the information and terms on this contract and I meet all the requirements for admission. I, the undersigned, certify under the penalty of perjury that the information on this application agreement is correct and I am over the age of 18 years old.

 
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Signature of Credit Card Holder Print name of credit card holder Date
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Signature of Applicant Date