Puppy STAR Training Classes

Puppy STAR training classes are a lot of fun for you and for your puppy. It will make a lifetime difference! You will both be surprised how much you really learn while you are playing with your puppy in our classes! This eight-week Puppy Training Class at MHVC follows the American Kennel Club STAR program, which revolves around (S)socialization, (T) training, (A) activity, (R) responsibility.

Early, puppy style training, at a young age, when their concentration span is so short, involves more socialization and problem solving. As your puppy develops its ability to focus, we work on more obedience training. Young puppies are learning all the time, so we play a lot of games to teach them more concepts than the specific exercise training you find in traditional adult obedience classes. In addition to learning about your puppy and how it learns, you will receive the latest veterinary information from Meadow Hills about general health care for your dog.

"I have been a dog trainer for over 40 years, and puppy classes are not only the most fun, but the most rewarding type of class," says instruction Leslie Couch. "Even though it seems we play most of the way through them, if you work with your pup at home, you will find that at the end of eight weeks your pup will know everything that is taught in an adult class. Our goal is to help you redirect troublesome behaviors before they become major problems. I hope that you will find this a very fun and rewarding experience."

New classes begin each month. Call us to learn about dates and fees for our next session.

Our 2010 Seventh Class Graduates

We proudly present graduates of our Seventh Class in 2010 class. Congratulations to Apple Farley, Danika Halverson, Sophie Madsen, Mia Ross, Jade Harris, Jumbuck Walker, and Joy Stansfield!

Our 2010 Fifth Class Graduates

We proudly present graduates of our Fifth Class in 2010 class. Congratulations to Ellen Carwein, Wally Flanigan, Mr. Butterman Pederson, Maizi Sportelli, and Bailee Luckman!

Our 2010 Fourth Class Graduates

We proudly present our graduate of our Fourth Class in 2010 class. Congratulations to Scout Lewallen!

Our 2010 Third Class Graduates

We proudly present graduates of our Third Class in 2010 class. Congratulations to Nala Foos and Bailey Myers!

Our 2010 Second Class Graduates

We proudly present graduates of our Second Class in 2010 class. Congratulations to Pippen Prignano, Cricket Thammond, and Stella Moore!

Our Spring 2010 Graduates

We proudly present graduates of our January-March, 2010 class. Congratulations!