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
