The AKC STAR puppy program is designed to focus on Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility. All aiming at the goal of setting the puppy and their owners on the best path to successful and joyful life together.

Specific Items of Education:

· Proper Socialization

· Potty Training

· Kennel Training

· Mental, Physical, and Breed Enrichments

· Cooperative Care/Grooming Appropriate for Breed

· Safety/Health and Wellness

· Basic Obedience, such as Sit, Down, Recall, Stay, Polite Leash Manners

This program is offered private In-Home classes and board and train. 

The AKC believes that all dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty of praise along the way.

What is the CGC?

Canine Good Citizen is a 10 - skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.

1.    Accepting a friendly stranger.

2.    Sitting politely for petting.

3.    Appearance and grooming.

4.    Out for walk (loose leash walking)

5.    Walking through a crowd.

6.    Sit and down on cue and stay in place.

7.    Coming when called

8.    Reaction to another dog.

9.    Supervised Separation.

10. Reaction to Distraction.

You are required to participate and pass this program before advancing to the next programs.

Skills we learn in the Community Canine Good Citizen Program:

1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner: Sits at the registration desk.
2. Dog walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) and does not pull.
3. Dog walks on a loose leash through a crowd.
4. Dog walks past distractions and does not pull.
5. Sit-Stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs)
6. Dog allows person who is carrying something (computer bag, backpack, etc.) to approach and pet it.
7. "Leave it." Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, "Leave it."
8. Down or sit-stay distance (owners' choice)
9. Recall with distractions present.
   

Skills we learn in the Urban Canine Good Citizen Program:

1. Exit/enter doorways with no pulling in dog friendly buildings.
2. Walk through a crowd on a busy sidewalk.
3. Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces.
4. Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner) Crosses Street under control.
5. Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, cups, bags, cans, paper in which food was wrapped, etc.)
6. Person walks up and pets' dog. Maybe carrying an item, small dog in bag etc. Unlike in AKC Community Canine, person does not put bag down to pet dog.
7. Public building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface or carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area or waits while owner has a meal or snack.
8. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.
9. House trained for apartment, condo, city living.
10. Transportation. Owner's choice depending on transportation needs.