YOUR PUPPY CAN BE A S.T.A.R.!
The Animal Welfare Society in conjunction with the American Kennel Club offers an exciting program. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is designed for loving dog owners of all breeds and mixes who have taken the time and effort to take their puppies through a formal training class. S.T.A.R. represents: Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility. When you complete a training class with your adolescent (up to 5 months old) your puppy is eligible to be enrolled in the AKC S.TA.R. Puppy Program. The Animal Welfare Society Obedience Department has three Certified Professional Dog Trainers who are also AKC Approved Evaluators for the S.T.A.R evaluation. Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your adolescent puppy and provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs.
The AWS basic obedience is the next logical step after the S.T.A.R. Puppy class and then the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, also available at AWS. For more information call Kim at 985-3244 x 111.
During the first months of a dog's life, they learn many lessons that they will need as they grow and mature. AWS uses positive reinforcement training methods to start your puppy off on the right paw! Your dog will learn:
- How to socialize with other dogs
- How to socialize with their family and other people
- To build self confidence and trust
- Simple obedience commands
General Information
- Class meets once a week for 6 weeks
- The cost of the class is $95.00, payable to AWS
- The class is available for dogs up to five months old
- Puppies must be up-to-date with immunizations. Kennel cough vaccine is recommended.
- One primary handler is recommended
- Family members may come to watch - children must be supervised
Class Content
- Understanding of Puppy Behavior
- Housetraining, chewing and biting advice
- Proper leadership skills
- Simple obedience skills
- Puppy play time
- Simple problem solving skills using obstacles
- Socialization
Materials Needed for Class
- Small pieces of soft treats
- Regular collar or a Gentle Leader head collar if appropriate. (may be purchased at AWS)
- Nylon leash- no chains, ropes or flexi-leads
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