S.T.A.R Puppy Class

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together.
STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills:

Owner Behaviors:

  1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
  2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
  3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
  4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
  5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
  6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.
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Puppy Behaviors:

  1. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
  2. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
  3. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
  4. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
  5. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy

Pre-Canine Good Citizen® Test Behaviors:

  1. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
  2. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
  3. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
  4. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
  5. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
  6. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
  7. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
  8. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
  9. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. For example, in STAR, puppies must walk on a leash in a straight line. In CGC, the task becomes more advanced with dogs walking in a pattern that includes right and left turns and stops. The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.

Classes start April 11, 2023 @ 6:45pm – 7:35pm w/Steve!

Space is limited to 6 lucky puppies so sign up today! Class starts Tuesday nights at 6:45 pm – till 7:35 pm 

This class will meet at 1085 Gravel Road Webster and has 6 spaces available

Week 1:04/11/23

1)    Attention (Hand Signals & Voice Commands)

2)    Loading the Marker

3)    Sit (Hand Signal Only)

 

Week 2: 04/18/23

1)    Handling Skills

2)    Loose leash walking

3)    Sit for greet

 

Week 3: 04/25/23

1)    Leave it/take it

2)    Drop it

3)    Wait

 

Week 4: 05/02/23

1)    Loose leash walking/leave it

2)    Greeting other dogs

3)    Come when called

 

Week 5: 05/09/23

1)    Down

2)    Tricks

3)    Fad the lure

 

Week 6: 05/16/23

1)    Talent show

2)    Come when called contest

3)    Review/questions

 

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New puppy classes for one dog: $192.00 + sales tax

Total: $207.84

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