Our AKC Star Puppy Class is for puppies 6 months to 1 year of age. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title.

6-week course - Please sign up 24 hours in advance. Each class is 40-minutes.

Only 4 spots available. 

Summer Session - Thursdays at 5:30pm - July 11, 18,  25, August 1, 8, 15 - Full

Fall Session - Thursdays at 6:15pm - August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19 - (Only 4 spots available)

Cost: $200 for a 6-Week Course / Each class is 40-minutes long. (pre-registration is required)  

Course Description: Each 40-minute class focuses on a specific topic each week. 

In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll 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 into the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program. At the end of the course we will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. 

What to bring to classes: Blanket or mat, lots of treats, a clicker, 6ft leash, collar and/or harness. Limited to two people per dog (children under the age of 10 are not allowed at this time). Absolutely no retractable leashes, prong collars, or choke chains allowed. 

For more information about taking the AKC Star Puppy Class please contact Ashley Olson, at aolson@naperhumane.org or 630-420-8989 x1009