Candy,
I believe this to be only a matter of "Contract Law", and
could be settled in small claims court.Small claims(anything
under $2000 ) is handled by this court.No attorney is needed
in this court. I personally would feel better talking to a good
"Contracts" attorney before filing a case in court. They would
need to read the wording in the actual contract. Contract law
is pretty "cut & dried". The Judge would decide whether they
fufilled their end of the contract. It's not up to you to prove
anything. You should however get supporting letters from
the school that the dog attended stateing the class was not
completed. Also the biting & stitches incident should be
verified for the Judge. Don't be too intimidated by the fact
that they are lawyers. "There are lawyers& then there are
Lawyers". They might not know "diddley about"contract law"
My daughter is a very knowledgeable attorney. If you want,
you can e-mail me a copy of the original contract & I will forward
it to her to read & offer advice. All The Best, Liz.