The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their new puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic dog training class.
The Benefits of Training with the STAR Puppy Program
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other puppies. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, proper socialization and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as sit, down, stay, and coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural primer to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program.
How It Works
You’ll attend S.T.A.R puppy or basic training class at least 6 weeks. (All six classes are required to test for the S.T.A.R. Puppy) The instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you’ll get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds.
Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal (for display or memento purposes; not suitable as a collar tag). You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records. In addition, so that you can continue learning, you’ll receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:
A beautiful, frameable certificate designating your puppy is in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records at AKC
AKC Puppy Handbook, a valuable resource
Discount to enroll in AKC Companion Animal Recovery Corporation, a 24-hour recovery service
Ongoing Monthly Email Newsletter: Your AKC. This includes training tips and up-to-date information every dog owner needs to know. We want you and your puppy to continue learning beyond puppy classes.
How to Get Your Puppy in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
We have new S.T.A.R. Puppy classes coming up this fall! Call or email us to enroll your puppy.
