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S.T.A.R. Puppy Training
posted 02/28/2009 by Leader of the Pack Dog Training
Leader of the Pack Dog Training OFFERS NEW AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAM TO VALLEY DOG OWNERS
Owners Train Their Pups to Be Stars
(Staunton, VA), (2/28/09) — Michelle Carter, owner of Leader of the Pack Dog Training, announced today that it is 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.
“The state of VA has already passed a resolution endorsing the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, recognizing that responsible dog ownership is the key to resolving problems in the community,” said Michelle Carter. “It is our hope to diminish the number of dogs relinquished to shelters through the education offered by the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.”]
To get started, owners enroll in the Leader of the Pack training class instructed by certified trainer Michelle Carter. Classes will include valuable training tips for puppy owners - such as how to housetrain - and lessons on practical skills for puppies -such as coming when called. The program is open to all dogs. Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines and they can enroll in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy at any point up until their first birthday.
“Early training and socialization are key to having a well behaved dog,” added Carter. “We hope to teach owners how to start their pups off on the right paw from the very beginning.”
At the end of the training course, the instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Upon passing, owners and their puppies will be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and 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.
To sign up for classes visit www.leaderofthepacktraining.com
For more information on AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, see
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Media Contact:
Michelle Carter
President
Leader of the Pack
540-448-2036
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