Beginner Obedience (STAR Puppy)
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Requirements: Puppies must be at least six months old at the time class starts.
Description: This 6-week class is designed to teach puppies how to become well-mannered dogs. Dog/handler teams will be taught how to:
- Sit, down and stand on command
- Stay and come when called
- Walk politely on leash with an introduction to heeling
The class will also focus on the following home manners:
- Grooming and handling, include checking ears, teeth and feet
- Relinquishing toys, food and other items at handler’s request (drop it)
- Teaching door respect (wait) and leave it
This class will also prepare dog/handler teams for the S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC)*. S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsibility. Key components covered include:
- Allowing (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
- Allowing owner to brush/groom dog and handle the ears and feet
- Walking on a leash, following owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
- Walking by other people while on leash and five feet away
- Sitting on command (owner may use a food lure)
- Downing on command (owner may use a food lure
- Coming to owner from five feet when name is call
- Reacting to distractions (distractions are presented 15 feet away)
- Staying on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps away and returns)
* The S.T.A.R. Puppy exam will be given on or after the last night night of class, depending upon the availability of an evaluator. S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluations can be given to dogs up to 12-months old.
Equipment: Owner must bring a leash, collar (no harnesses) and soft treats.
Class length: 1 hour for 6 weeks
Class size: 8 dogs
Cost: $90 for members; $120 for non-members
Location: 4RK9's [map]
Obedience Class Registration Form
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