S.T.A.R Puppy Program

Owners Train Their Pups to Be Stars

The AKC S.T.A.R.^sm Puppy Program rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new puppies.  The program is the puppy level of the AKC's well-known Canine Good Citizen® program.  "S.T.A.R." stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all of the things a puppy needs to have a good life.

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program teaches dogs and their owners the first important steps to becoming responsible members of the community and it is our hope to diminish the number of dogs relinquished to shelters through the education offered by the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.

Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines and they can enroll in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy at any point up until their first birthday.  To get started, just enroll in any of our Puppy or Beginner training classes.  Classes will include valuable training tips for puppy owners - such as how to housetrain - and lessons on practical skills for puppies -such as coming when called.   The program is open to all dogs.

At the end of the training course, the trainer will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test.  Upon passing, owners and their puppies will be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and will receive an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package which includes:

• A frameable certificate
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal
• AKC Puppy Handbook
• Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery, a 24 hour recovery service if the puppy gets lost
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy graduates will be encouraged to continue working towards the next step in training, AKC's Canine Good Citizen award.  Canine Good Citizen training emphasizes responsible owners and well-mannered dogs.

To sign up for classes just click on the (Puppy Class) Registration link at this website.