AKC S.T.A.R.      Puppy Program!

Be A Good Dog University is proud to announce that we are currently administering a new American Kennel Club® (AKC) training program geared towards puppies and their owners. The AKC S.T.A.R.sm Puppy Program rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new puppies. The program is the puppy level of the AKC’s well-known Canine Good Citizen® program.  “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.

To get started, owners enroll in the 8 Week Interactive Basic Obedience  training class instructed by Be A Good Dog University trainers. Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines and are elligable for the  AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program at any point up until their first birthday.

At the end of the Interactive Obedience course, our certified evaluators will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test for those who qualify. Upon passing, owners and their puppies will be enrolled in the Be A Good Dog U. Scholarship Program, and the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. Graduates 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, a 24 hour recovery service if the puppy gets lost

Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy graduates will be encouraged to continue working towards the next step in training, AKC’s Canine Good Citizen award. Canine Good Citizen training emphasizes responsible owners and welll-mannered dogs.

Our 8 Week Interactive Basic Obedience Program covers all 20 of the test items to pass the AKC STAR Puppy Test as well as vital information about health and nutrition, fun games and a lifetime of priceless training information!