S.T.A.R Puppy Class Information
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Class Details
- Puppy class is an excellent opportunity to provide puppies with some of the exposure they need to become confident dogs.
- AKC S.T.A.R Puppy provides a good lead-in to learning the Canine Good Citizen requirements.
- Puppies 12 weeks to 1 year old
- 6 week course (1 hour sessions)
- Public $90 / MOTC Members $54
- Mondays 6:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am to 10:00am
- Walk on loose leash amid distractions
- Obey basic commands (sit, down, come)
- Stay in a sit or down while the handler walks 20 feet away
- Politely greet another person with a dog
- Allow another person such as a vet or groomer to handle the dog
- Stay with another person as the handler goes out of sight without excessive pulling, whining or barking
- Arrive about 10 minutes early
- Do not feed your dog before class; bring your dog hungry
- Bring lots of high value soft treats (hotdogs, string cheese, etc.)
- Remember to practice what you’ve learned each week
Socialization is defined as 1) the activity of mixing socially with others or 2) the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society. It is the second definition that applies to puppy socialization.
Puppies should be exposed to a variety of sights, sounds, people, environments, and to calm, friendly dogs. This helps to ensure that, as they develop, puppies will be comfortable in a wide variety of situations, thus reducing fear reactions.
Puppy class is a good opportunity to provide puppies with some of the exposure and experiences they need to become confident dogs. We do not allow puppies to play with each other as this can cause anxiety and fear aggression in some.
Unsure of what you can do to help socialize your new puppy? Here is a Puppy Socialization Checklist put together by the Louisiana SPCA.
