About this class
S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent first in-person training class for puppies and an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The S.T.A.R. Puppy Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy and provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as:
- Sitting politely for petting
- Sit & down on command
- Staying in place
- Loose leash training
- Recall
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Walking through a crowd
- Reaction to other dogs
- Distractions
Prerequisite: For puppies 12 months old or younger
All Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. If your dog reacts negatively toward other dogs or people or has severe behavior issues, these classes will not be a good fit. Contact Understanding Your Dog for private sessions, which will be the better option.