Name: Puppy Kindergarten
Ages: under 6 months of age
Length: 7 Weeks (1 night of orientation, 6 nights of training) 45 minutes per class
Price: $45
Location: GFKC Training Center - Grand Forks
Prerequisite: None
Description: Puppy kindergarten is enormously helpful to humans and dogs, and provides about the best entertainment possible. For a small fee you get to participate in something that is mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy for you and your dog. Your puppy needs this learning environment during critical development stages. If socialization during these stages is missed, some puppies will never be as successful as they could otherwise have been at fitting into your home or whatever else you hope to do with your dog.
This class starts with a registration/orientation session. You will meet your instructors, and they will provide the guidelines for the class and the rules of the Training Center. This is an ideal opportunity to ask questions and get great advice! The class has two components - a training session and an informational portion. In training we start with the very basics such as leash training, sit, down, and coming when called. In the informational portion we provide you with the proper tools to raise a healthy, happy, well-behaved puppy. Topics that may be covered include grooming, crate training, toys, vet visits, and nutrition.
Notes: No dogs first night!
Name: Puppy Essentials
Ages: 4 1/2-9 months of age
Length: 6 Weeks
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - Grand Forks
Prerequisite: None
Description: This will be a fun class for both you and your puppy (not hilariously funny) but challenging enough to keep you interested. The skills will build on what you've learned in Puppy K...nice to experience first but not necessarily a pre-requisite... Bonding takes place between the two of you! You are really "playing" with your puppy while you learn. This class is great for the team that wants to continue with training but feels at this time the puppy is not mentally mature enough for the structure of Basic Obedience.
Notes: Puppies come the first night!
- This new class provides a motivational bridge between Puppy Kindergarten and more advanced levels of learning.
- Class size is limited, please pre-register to reserve a spot.
Name: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Ages: 4 - 12 months of age
Length: 6 Weeks
Price: $50
Location: GFKC Training Center - Grand Forks
Prerequisite: None
Description: The American Kennel Club® announced today that it is rolling out a new training program geared towards puppies and their owners. The AKC S.T.A.R.sm Puppy Program will reward responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new puppies. The program is a natural pre-curser to the AKC Canine Good Citizen® Test. "S.T.A.R." stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all of the things a puppy needs to have a good life.
Start life on the "right paw." "The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program will provide dog owners with the tools to raise and train their dog responsibly and prepare the puppy to become an AKC Canine Good Citizen," said Dr. Mary Burch, AKC CGC Director.
To get started, owners enroll in any puppy or basic training class that is at least six weeks long and instructed by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator. Classes will include valuable training tips for puppy owners – such as how to housetrain – and lessons on practical skills for puppies -such as coming when called. The program is open to all dogs. Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines and they can enroll in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy at any point up until their first birthday.
"We want to do our part to make sure all puppies have a good life," added Dr. Burch. "Early training and socialization along with teaching the owner the necessary skills is the key to having a well-behaved, well-adjusted dog and ensuring that dogs don’t end up in shelters because of behavior problems."
At the end of the training course, the CGC Evaluator will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Upon passing, owners and their puppies will be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and will receive an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package which includes:
• A frameable certificate
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal
• AKC Puppy Handbook
• Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter
Notes: Puppies come the first night!
- Class size is limited, please pre-register to reserve a spot.
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