Puppy S.T.A.R. Program
Is a new puppy in your future? Perhaps your child asked Santa to fulfill a holiday wish. If so, please take a look at the new AKC S.T.A.R.sm Puppy Program. (www.akc.org/starpuppy)
Designed to offer new pets a paws-up on their road to becoming a Canine Good Citizen, “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.
Any puppy is eligible. Owners enroll the youngster in any puppy or basic training class that is at least six weeks long and instructed by an AKC Approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. To find a CGC evaluator in your area visit http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/cgc_bystate.cfm
Could this puppy be a S.T.A.R.?
Puppies can begin training once they’ve received necessary vaccines and they can enroll in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy at any point up until their first birthday. The program encourages early training and socialization to help make well-adjusted dogs that won’t end up in shelters because of behavior problems, says Dr. Mary Burch, AKC CGC Director.
After finishing the training course and passing the STAR Puppy Test, you’ll receive:
• A frameable certificate
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal
• AKC Puppy Handbook
• Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery (microchip identification)
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips
Recent Posts
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your Pets
WEEKLY CUDDLE CHAMPIONS: Monroe and Buckeye
Introducing Caplin: The World's Largest Rodent
Loyal Canine Rescues Drowning Kitty
Shakti: The Cat that Lived Up to her Name
"You're Fat": Vet Hits Me With Hard Truth
The Cat who Owns an R.V.: Luxurious Travel
Lazy Dog Owner Arrested for Walking His Dog
Petside: Get Started
-
- 2010 NCAA Mascot Tournament
Vote for your favorite pet mascots to determine the ultimate NCAA mascot champion!
-
- Find a Breed
Browse dog and cat breeds to find your perfect pal.
-
- Diagnose a Condition
Use PetVet to research what's ailing your pet.
-
- Locate a Hospital
- Find the nearest accredited animal hospital.
Specials
Check out these deals picked by petside.com just for you!
Comments (0)
add your comment