{"id":26,"date":"2017-10-03T06:58:31","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T12:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:14:03","slug":"s-t-a-r-puppy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/training\/s-t-a-r-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"S.T.A.R. Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program\u00a0designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.\u00a0The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for\u00a0loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies\u00a0through a basic training class.\u201d\u00a0 For additional information,\u00a0please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akc.org\/starpuppy\/about_the_program.cfm\">official AKC website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong> ocialization<br \/>\n<strong>T<\/strong> raining<br \/>\n<strong>A<\/strong> ctivity<br \/>\n<strong>R<\/strong> esponsibility<\/p>\n<p>S.T.A.R. Puppy class is for puppies ages 12 weeks to 5 months.<\/p>\n<p>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/training\/obedience-training\/\">obedience<\/a> classes are also offered for dogs over 6 months of age.<\/p>\n<h3>Next Class Session<\/h3>\n<p>The next STAR puppy class starts April 15, 2026. Classes will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings. Classes are 45 minutes long. Classes will be held at Tautphaus Park.\u00a0 This is a 6-week course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STAR Puppy class &#8211; 6 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Registration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>PRE-REGISTRATION is required.<\/li>\n<li>Classes are limited to space available.\u00a0 Register early to secure your spot.<\/li>\n<li>Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis.<\/li>\n<li>Registration should be completed online using the online store.\u00a0 Your slot is reserved when you have finished checking out.\u00a0 You will receive a confirmation email when your order is complete.<\/li>\n<li>If the class shows as &#8220;Out of Stock&#8221;, the class is full<\/li>\n<li>If the class is full you may add your name to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/class-waiting-list\/\">waiting list<\/a> in the case that a slot opens up.<\/li>\n<li>Online payment options for PayPal are available.\u00a0 If you plan to use a credit card, select the PayPal option.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Class registration will be closed no later than one week prior to the class start date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Classes<\/h3>\n<p>The available classes are listed below.\u00a0 To register, please select the class in which you are interested.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-4 \"><ul class=\"products columns-4\">\n<li class=\"product type-product post-14744 status-publish first instock product_cat-star-puppy product_cat-training has-post-thumbnail sold-individually shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable has-default-attributes\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/product\/star-puppy-april-2026-600-pm-class\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC_0072-e1507040883909-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"STAR Puppy (April 2026) \u2013 6:00 pm Class\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC_0072-e1507040883909-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC_0072-e1507040883909-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC_0072-e1507040883909-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DSC_0072-e1507040883909-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">STAR Puppy (April 2026) \u2013 6:00 pm Class<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>0.00<\/bdi><\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&ndash;<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#36;<\/span>100.00<\/bdi><\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Price range: &#36;0.00 through &#36;100.00<\/span><\/span>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/product\/star-puppy-april-2026-600-pm-class\/\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_14744\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_variable add_to_cart_button\" data-product_id=\"14744\" data-product_sku=\"OB-PUP-202208-600-1-2\" aria-label=\"Select options for &ldquo;STAR Puppy (April 2026) \u2013 6:00 pm Class&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\">Select options<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_14744\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\tThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page\t<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Cost<\/h3>\n<p>Costs are for the entire duration of the class, not a weekly rate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Rate: $100.00<\/li>\n<li>Senior Discount (55 and older): $80.00<\/li>\n<li>Second Dog in Same Family for a single class: $85.00<\/li>\n<li>Inactive Club Members: $50.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cancellation Fees<\/h3>\n<div>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:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>$20.00 if cancelled at any time.<\/li>\n<li>$25.00 if cancelled 14 days or less before start of class.<\/li>\n<li>NO refunds if cancelled 10 days or less before start of class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3>Location:<\/h3>\n<p>Class will be held at the Tautphaus Park.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2895.371976612035!2d-112.03872598420843!3d43.473706979127854!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x535459230f1c5ff1%3A0xa45324acfecf2822!2sFountain+View+Dr%2C+Idaho+Falls%2C+ID+83402!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508473853306\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of 2nd series of vaccinations are required<\/li>\n<li>For the STAR Puppy class, the puppy must be ages 12 weeks to 5 months at the start of class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Contact:<\/h3>\n<p>If you have any questions about our STAR Puppy classes, please feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:david.r.ppool@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">david.r.ppool@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-owners\/training\/akc-star-puppy\/test-items-pledge\/\">AKC 20 Steps to Success<\/a><\/h3>\n<h4>OWNER BEHAVIORS:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Maintains puppy&#8217;s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)<\/li>\n<li>Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner&#8217;s Pledge<\/li>\n<li>Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan<\/li>\n<li>Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator<\/li>\n<li>Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy<\/li>\n<li>Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>PUPPY BEHAVIORS:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Free of aggression toward other puppies in class<\/li>\n<li>Tolerates collar or body harness of owner&#8217;s choice<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)<\/li>\n<li>Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN\u00ae TEST BEHAVIORS:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner<\/li>\n<li>Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)<\/li>\n<li>Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)<\/li>\n<li>Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away<\/li>\n<li>Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure<\/li>\n<li>Down on command-Owner may use a food lure<\/li>\n<li>Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called<\/li>\n<li>Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away<\/li>\n<li>Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usrvdtc.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/STARPuppyBrochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STAR Puppy Brochure (from AKC)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe AKC S.T.A.R. 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