AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: $195 8-Week Course
​(Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility)

Pending Start Dates:
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Starting July 31st
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Starting June 6th

Duration: 8 Weeks / Class Series with Evaluation on Last Class
Cost: $195 / Class Series 
Location: DePaw Dog Sports in Leander, Texas
Prerequisites:  Puppy is less than 1 year old.

Description:
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program was developed by the American Kennel Club to help puppy owners, instructors, breeders, shelter staff and other canine professionals understand and meet the needs of a remarkable, extraordinary creature — the puppy. S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, everything a puppy needs to have a good life. Puppy owners and their dogs (up to one year old) attend a puppy class for at least 8 eight weeks. You’ll go to class once a week for about an hour, and in between classes, practice with your puppy at home. In the last class, your instructor will administer the twenty item non-competitive AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation. Upon graduation/completion of paperwork you will receive a Gold AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal. 
Criteria for Graduation:
  • Owner Maintains Puppy’s Health
  • Owner signs responsible dog owner’s pledge
  • Owner describes adequate daily play/exercise plan
  • Owner and puppy attend at least 8 classes
  • Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up
  • Owner has obtained some form of ID for Puppy
  • Puppy free of aggression toward people
  • Puppy free of aggression toward other puppies
  • Puppy tolerates collar or body harness
  • Owner can hug or hold puppy
  • Puppy allows owner to take a treat or toy
  • Puppy allows petting by another person
  • Puppy allows grooming-owner handling and brief exam
  • Puppy allows walk for at least 15 feet
  • Puppy allows walks by other people (5 feet away)
  • Puppy sits on command
  • Puppy down on command
  • Puppy comes to owner from 5 feet
  • Puppy reaction to distractions
  • Puppy stays on leash with another person