Watch and learn what the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program can offer you and your pup.
Welcome to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program!
At the American Kennel Club庐, we鈥檙e not just champion dogs. We鈥檙e the dogs鈥� champion 鈥� all dogs. We believe that all dogs deserve training and a responsible owner and our goal is to reward responsible dog ownership.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners聽and their puppies off to a good start. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent聽first in-person training class for puppies. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a聽good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title.
The Benefits of Training
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 dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you鈥檒l be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC庐 Canine Good Citizen庐 Program.
How It Works
Attend an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class for at least 6 weeks. Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you鈥檒l get an application to send to AKC庐 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.
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鈥檒l receive our 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
- 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
So that you can get started in your AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training, here are our 蜜桃视频 CGC Approved Evaluators.
For more information on AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy庐, contact starpuppy@akc.org.
Resources
For Owners: Training Classes, Earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy庐 Award
After AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy庐
Products (for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy庐-patches, etc.)
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For Evaluators/instructors of AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy庐
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- Test Summary Form (online- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy庐)
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- Press Release Sample (PDF)
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