Starter Classes

Puppy S.T.A.R. (AKC), Pet Manners,
Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC)

ADOG can meet any of your dog training needs with our wide selection of classes. Our classes are designed to build on one another.

Session Class Fee – $150: Classes are 55 minutes and run for six weeks.

Register now.

Class Handouts: Select your class name above to go to that page section, then scroll down for links to weekly Class Handouts.  A handout that applies to all training levels is “Nothing in Life is Free“.

Puppy  (AKC S.T.A.R. Program)

Our goal is for you and your puppy to learn that training is fun. This class is designed for puppies eight weeks to four-five months old (depending on size) and includes:

  • positive motivational training (quiet, wait)
  • general puppy care
  • socialization
  • puppy problems (nipping, barking, jumping up, leave it)
  • controlled walking on lead
  • sit, down and stay on command
  • come when called
akc star puppy

ADOG began offering the AKC S.T.A.R. Program when it was introduced in January, 2009. S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility. It is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class.

Learn more about the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program on the AKC website.

Register now for Puppy (AKC S.T.A.R. Program) Class:

 

PUPPY STAR CLASS HANDOUTS (PDF file opens in new window/tab) :

Week One – Week Two – Week Three – Week Four – Week Five – Week Six

Pet Manners

Note: Our regular Pet Manners class is offered in the evenings; however, daytime classes are offered from time to time. Check the Class Schedule to see if it is offered for the session you are interested in.

Register now for Pet Manners:

This class is designed for the beginning dog five-six months old (depending on size) and older. Our goal is for your pet to become a pleasure to be around whether at home or on an outing.

Instruction focuses on the following:

  • teach first time skills to young or old dogs or reinforce skills learned in Puppy class
  • positive motivational training (quiet, wait)
  • maintaining good manners at all times (jumping up, barking, leave it)
  • walking (with owner in control) on a loose lead
  • sit, down and stay on command
  • come when called
  • general dog care

 

PET MANNERS CLASS HANDOUTS (PDF file opens in new window/tab) :
Week One – Week Two – Week Three – Week Four – Week Five

Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC)

Note: Our regular CGC class is offered in the evenings; however, daytime classes are offered from time to time. Check the Class Schedule to see if it is offered for the session you are interested in.

In order to enroll in our CGC class, your dog must have the following (not perfect) skills:  sit, down, stay, come and loose leash walking. No reactivity to dogs and/or people.

akc canine good citizen

Register now for Canine Good Citizen.

This class is designed for the beginning obedience dog six months old and older that has already achieved “manners” and has a knowledge of basic skills (sit, down, come).

Instruction includes all behaviors needed to pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test, which will be offered at the end of the session.  All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive the CGC title from the American Kennel Club.

The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you’ll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with-they respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high-quality life.

Learn more about the AKC CGC Program on the AKC website.

 

CGC CLASS HANDOUTS (PDF file opens in new window/tab) :

Week One – Week Two – Week Three – Week Four – Week Five