AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class is designed to help you communicate with your puppy and teach him/her some basic skills for happily living in your home and community. At the end of the class, your puppy will be given the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy examination. For puppies 3 to 12 months of age.  Handlers of all ages with instructors’ approval.
Some of the behaviors to be tested include:

• Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
• Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
• Walks on a leash. Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
• Walks on a leash past other people 5-ft away
• Sits on command
• Down on command
• Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
• Walking with handler through a crowd with distractions.

Equipment:

• Soft, small-size treats
• 6-foot leash
• Buckle, martingale, or slip collar; prong collar with instructor approval
• Water bowl

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