Puppy Preschool
I have been training puppies for over forty years using positive reinforcement. This program teaches puppies during their most important phase and lays the groundwork for more advanced training. Puppies will complete a 6-week AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes. 

 

Puppies Learn the Following Behaviors and Skills

• Free of aggression toward people and other puppies

• Tolerates collar or body harness of handler’s choice

• Handler can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)

• Puppy allows handler to take away a treat or toy

• Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the handler

• Grooming-Allows body handling and brief exam (ears, feet)

• Walks on a Leash-Follows handler on lead in a straight line (15 steps)

• Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away

• Sits on command

• Down on command

• Comes to handler from 5-ft when name is called

• Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away

• Stay on leash with another person (handler walks 10 steps and returns

• Crate trained

• House broken

• Rides well in cars

• Extensively socialized​

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For more information contact:

Joanne Ruthsatz

419-656-3031