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The S.T.A.R Puppy Class is designed to get you and your pup off on the right paw. This class is open to those age

12 weeks to 9 months. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program.

Upon completion of the 6 week course, your pup will be tested by a CGC evaluator. Successful completion of the

exam will earn your pup a diploma and metal signifying their accomplishment. Your puppy will be listed with the

AKC as having completed this certification and you will also receive the AKC Puppy Handbook.

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Visit www.akc.org/starpuppy for more info.

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Date: Course runs 6 weeks, attendance is mandatory at 6 sessions to qualify for course completion.

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Location: Off The Leash; view start dates and times on our class schedule 

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Cost: $225, testing fee is included in the course cost.

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Instructor: Jenni Coes, CPDT-KA

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Course will cover the following in preparation for the AKC S.T.A.R puppy certification test:

• Settle

• Controlled walking

• Sit

• Bite inhibition

• Leave it

• Down

• Dominance

• Coming when called

• Fears

• Quiet

• Spay & Neuter

• Grooming

• First Aid

• Crate training

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Prerequisite and Requirements

No previous training is required. STAR Puppy, is a first class of 2 required classes, needed to take if you are thinking of doing any pet therapy work.

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• Class is open to all dogs up to 12 weeks - 9 months in age

• Proof of current vaccinations (rabies, distemper, kennel cough) is required to participate 

• Dogs are required to wear a simple flat collar and standard 6 foot leash. Front fastening harnesses, such as the Easy-Walk, are permitted in class but may not be used during the test. Please, no retractable leashes, choke or pinch collars.

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Please contact OTL at 508-223-1600 or submit our online application to enroll!

A 50% non refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.