S.T.A.R. PUPPY | Dog Up In This Bitch

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.

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.

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

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PUPPY BEHAVIORS

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PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:

OWNER BEHAVIORS

Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.
Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

GETSTARTED

6 WEEKS OF CLASSES

$250

Weekend and Weekday classes available.

1 person per dog per class.

only 4 slots open per class on a first come first serve basis.

Your puppy doesn't need to be a purebred to get registered with the AKC through their partner program.