Puppy STAR Training Classes
The 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.
Because we begin to train puppies at a young age, and their concentration span is so short, the first weeks involve more socialization and problem solving, but as the puppies develop focus, we work on more obedience training, and less play time. Puppies this young are learning all the time, but we play a lot of games with them to teach them, as opposed to traditional adult obedience classes. In addition to the dog training, puppy problem solving, you receive the latest veterinary information from Meadow Hills about puppy shots, worming, and the general health care of 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 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 graduates 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!
