Such an exciting time having a new puppy come into your lives! It is very important to start them on a good path with health and wellness and an important part of that is their mental training and socialization. We are going to be training you and your puppy on a variety of new skills and behaviors.
Basic obedience such a sit, down and stay will be taught as well as impulse control, grooming skills, loose leash walking and play are all included. Focus is on building a healthy relationship with our puppies so we can have a harmonious life with them! We will also cover good socialization skills and how to encourage them.
On the final week, week 6, you and your puppy will take the A.K.C S.T.A.R Puppy Exam by an A.K.C Evaluator.
We also encourage you to attend as many of the socialization events we offer during your 6-week training class and beyond. These events are designed for you and your puppy to experience a variety of safe and new stuff. We have wobble boards, tunnels, obstacles to climb on and go under, station for nose work and more.
AKC STAR Puppy Exam Requirements
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
Puppy is free of aggression towards people during at least 6 weeks of class
Puppy is free of aggression toward other puppies in class
Tolerates collar or body harness of owner's choice
Owner can hug or hold puppy
Puppy allows owner to take away a treat of toy
Allows (in any position)petting by a person other that the owner
Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
Walks on a leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line
Walks by other people
Sits on command
Down on command
Comes when called
Comfortable with Distracting noises and objects
Stays on a leash with another person.