S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.
When: Thursday evenings — Sign up at 6:30pm, Class at 7:00pm (for 5 months to 1 year of age).
Cost: $150.00 includes written material and the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy.
Limit 10 puppies. For 5 months to 1 year of age.
Rabies Vaccinations are required for any dog over 4 months old.
For those who successfully complete the S.T.A.R. Puppy exam, you will have the option of testing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen. This will take place during an additional 7th class. The fee for this is $10.00. For more info: STAR Puppy program.
Instructor: Gail Katz
Upcoming class schedule:
Starts up again on January 8th, 2025
STAR Puppy Test Items
The STAR Puppy test consists of “20 Steps to Success,” a total of 20 test items. The first six are owner behaviors, and the other 14 are puppy behaviors. The items are:
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 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)
We are pleased to announce that starting in January 2025, dog owners will have the option to choose AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy as an official AKC title that is listed on the dog’s title record.
To get STAR as an official title, dogs must have an AKC, PAL, or Canine Partners number.
Dog owners may still elect to get the STAR certificate only without it being a title.
For dogs who have earned their AKC S.T.A.R.
Puppy award in the past, there will be a grandfathering option.