PROFESSIONAL K-9 TRAINING SERVICES

Puppy Star Program Package Fee – $500: Classes are 30 to 45 minutes and run for six weeks.

Build a bond with your new puppy while learning that training is a fun and positive experience.  This class is designed for puppies eight weeks to five months old (depending on size) and includes: 

• Positive Motivational Training (quiet, wait)

• General Puppy Care & Grooming

• Puppy Behavior Management (nipping, barking, jumping up, leave it)

• Proper Leash Walking

• Sit and Down on Command

• Recall (come when called)

Attend an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class for at least 6 weeks with one class minimum per week.  We will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you’ll get an prepared approved application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. 

All dogs are welcome to participate in the program including purebreds and mixed breeds.

Upon finishing, 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.

The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program boasts over 1 million dogs who have passed the CGC test. If you’re a responsible dog owner looking to build your relationship with your dog, then investing a little time in training CGC skills is well worth your time and is also a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications, as well as a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities. Some homeowners’ insurance programs even offer discounts for CGC dogs, and an increasing number of apartments and condos see CGC awards as a major bonus for becoming a resident.

A canine good citizen is a dog who knows how to be well-behaved at home, in public, and around other dogs. The two-part CGC program includes a pledge from the handler to be a responsible dog owner, and the CGC exam that tests the dog on ten basic skills.

Our program will prepare a dog that has had basic obedience training and is non-aggressive toward humans or dogs, to achieve the coveted AKC CGC title.  

We offer 30 min CGC Readiness classes at $35 per class.  The number of classes needed varies for every dog and their owner. 

The final evaluation fee is covered with the purchase of any amount of classes.  If you believe your dog is ready, the test can be scheduled and administered separately for $20.   

The CGC test has ten steps or tasks which must be evaluated by an approved AKC CGC evaluator. You and your dog must pass all ten of these steps for a passing score.

• Task #1: Accepting a friendly stranger:

  Your dog must sit politely by your side while a friendly stranger approaches you and shakes your hand. Your dog may not rush to greet the stranger or show signs of resentment, aggression, or shyness.

• Task #2: Sitting politely for petting:

   Your dog must sit politely by your side as a friendly stranger pets him. Your dog may stand once petting begins, but may not jump on the person or rush toward them.

• Task #3: Appearance and grooming:

   Your dog must show that he will allow a friendly stranger to handle his front paws, check his ears, and gently brush his coat.

• Task #4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead):

   Your dog must show that he’s paying attention to you while walking on a leash. He must appropriately respond to your movements and changes in direction.

• Task #5: Walking through a crowd:

   Your dog must show that he can move politely in a public space and remain under your control. While your dog may show interest in people, he may not jump on them, pull toward them, or hide behind you.

• Task #6: Sit and down on command and staying in place:

   Your dog must show that he listens to your commands to sit, to lie down, and to stay while you walk 20 feet away.

• Task #7: Coming when called:

   You dog must demonstrate his recall ability. Your dog must show that he will come when called from 10 feet away.

• Task #8: Reaction to another dog: 

  Your dog must show that he will behave politely when another person and their dog approach you. You will need to stop to shake the other person’s hand and exchange a few words while your dog shows nothing more than awareness of the other dog’s presence.

• Task #9: Reaction to distraction:

   Your dog must show he’s confident when presented with distractions, both visual and auditory. While your dog may notice the distractions, he may not overreact by panicking, pulling at his leash, or barking excessively.

• Task #10: Supervised separation:

   Your dog must show that he can be left with a friendly stranger, and maintain good behavior for three minutes.

Our 5-Level Obedience Course is open to canines of all ages and breeds.  

Level 1: Foundation Skills
Level 2: Skill Building
Level 3: Reliability
Level 4: Intermediate Skills
Level 5: Advanced Skills

One-on-one classes can be done in your home or in a safe public agreed upon area like your local dog-friendly park. Each class is approximately 45 min and number of classes needed varies by dog and owner.  $100 per class. 

Private boarding classes may also be available at certain times. Please contact us for more information regarding boarding training.