- Seven week session - $95 non-member/ $80 member
- Wednesdays 6:00- 6:45 PM
- Classes start on Nov 1, 2023
- Registration for Members opens Oct 9, 2023
- Registration for Non-Members opens Oct 16, 2023
- Registration closes Oct 21, 2023 After which no registrations will be accepted
- No Refunds or changes after registration closes except where provided by Policy 15 "Refunds
- Instructor: Julie Hughes email dogsplaytraining@gmail.com
Diane Bryant email dbryant5595@gmail.com
- To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button.
- If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible.
- If you have trouble registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at DirectorofTrainingMadta@gmail.com
Class Description:
This class is for Puppies up to 10 Months by Oct 21. This class follows the AKC guidelines for the Star Puppy Program. This program focuses on the bond development between puppy and owner.
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class
Below is listed the 20 steps to success with your puppy
20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® TEST
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.
PUPPY BEHAVIORS:
7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS
12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)
