S.T.A.R. Puppy

“The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class.”  For additional information, please visit the official AKC website.

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S.T.A.R. Puppy class is for puppies ages 12 weeks to 5 months. T

Other obedience classes are also offered for dogs over 6 months of age.

Next Class Session

Spring 2023 classes will start Wednesday, May 17, 2023, and will end June 28, 2023.  There will be no class on June 14, 2023.

Classes will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings. Classes are 45 minutes long. All classes will be held at Sandy Downs near the grandstands.  This is a 6-week course.

  • 5:45 pm STAR Puppy class

Registration

  • PRE-REGISTRATION is required.
  • Classes are limited to space available.  Register early to secure your spot.
  • Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Registration should be completed online using the online store.  Your slot is reserved when you have finished checking out.  You will receive a confirmation email when your order is complete.
  • If the class shows as “Out of Stock”, the class is full
  • If the class is full you may add your name to a waiting list in the case that a slot opens up.
  • Online payment options for PayPal are available.  If you plan to use a credit card, select the PayPal option.
  • Once the online registration is complete, you should receive a confirmation email, including your order number. Save this confirmation for future reference. Should you not receive this confirmation email, please contact the training director listed below.
  • Class registration will be closed no later than one week prior to the class start date.

Classes

The available classes are listed below.  To register, please select the class in which you are interested.

Cost

Costs are for the entire duration of the class, not a weekly rate.

  • Standard Rate: $100.00
  • Senior Discount (55 and older): $80.00
  • Dog Adopted from Shelter or Humane Society: $65.00 (must show adoption papers, reduced price is for first time through classes only)
  • Second Dog in Same Family for a single class: $85.00
  • Inactive Club Members: $50.00

Cancellation Fees

Attention: If you cancel your registration, there will be a cancellation/processing fee which will be deducted from the refund. Cancellation fees are as follows:
  • $20.00 if cancelled at any time.
  • $25.00 if cancelled 14 days or less before start of class.
  • NO refunds if cancelled 10 days or less before start of class.

Location:

Spring/Summer/Fall classes will be held at Sandy Downs.  Enter at the second entrance.  It is marked as “Stalls / Office”.  STAR puppy class will be held in a similar area as the obedience classes.

Winter classes are held at the 4H building at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds.

Requirements

  • Proof of 2nd series of vaccinations are required
  • For the STAR Puppy class, the puppy must be ages 12 weeks to 5 months at the start of class

Contact:

If you have any questions about our STAR Puppy classes, please feel free to contact us.

Obedience Training Director
Heike
208-528-0770
obedience@usrvdtc.org

AKC 20 Steps to Success

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:

  1.  Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
  2.  Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
  3. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
  4.  Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
  5. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy

PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:

  1. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
  2. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
  3. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
  4. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
  5. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
  6. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
  7. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
  8. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
  9. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

STAR Puppy Brochure (from AKC)