The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® 

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Socialization
Training
Activity
Responsibility

 

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Get ready to kick off an amazing journey with your puppy!

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program is here to equip you with all the essential knowledge for a fantastic start together. 

 

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class is for pups who are from 8 weeks to 5 months old at the time of enrollment. Handlers should arrive equipped with a leash, a collar, a tug toy, a small rug or mat for the puppy to sit and lay down on, and plenty of small, easily chewable treats that are easy to see on our dark mats.

The class includes the following as well as much more:

• Traditional obedience behaviors such as sit, down, stand, stay and walking on a loose leash 

• Developing a fun relationship with your puppy

• Reliable recalls

• Introduction to different walking surfaces

• Testing for the AKC S.T.A.R. Certification

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