American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is for healthy
pups 8 weeks to 20 weeks old.
You may register online (see link below at bottom of this page),
but you must speak to me directly in order to confirm your dog's enrollment (609) 280-9338
Orientation on Sunday with your puppies, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
Graduation will be on Sunday, July 18th
(due to holidays & personal commitment, there will be no classes on May 30th, 6/20th or July 4th.)
Class fee is $135.00 paid in advance.
No refunds once class has started.
“STAR” is an acronym for:
Socialization
Training
Activity and a
Responsible owner.
These are all the things every puppy needs.
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program is for owners who graduate from puppy or basic training classes taught by AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluators. That's me :-)
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is open to purebred and mixed breed dogs.
Enrolling in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy means the puppy is listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records.
In addition, the owner receives:
* A gorgeous gold olympics-style medal with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy logo
* An attractive, frameable AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate
* An AKC Puppy Handbook
This 64 page booklet is full of information on raising puppies. What to expect each week during the first year, housetraining, crate training, and grooming tips are just some of the many topics.
* Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery, and a
* Subscription to AKC's monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips and other valuable information.
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What are the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test items?
The test items are in 3 sections- Owner Behaviors, Puppy Behaviors, and Pre-Canine Good Citizen Behaviors
20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test is as follows:
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)
