AKC S.T.A.R Puppy class

Name: AKC S.T.A.R Puppy class
Start: 2025-09-27T14:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-27T15:30:00-05:00
Location: East Fremont Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 02:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

East Fremont Street, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401 | Galesburg, IL

Do you have a puppy who need to learn some basic obedience and get some socialization? If so, the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy group class is for them. In this class, we will cover all the basic commands and start them out thru food luring. You will receive a three-ring-binder with all the commands we will cover in class. We will meet for 1 hour every Wednesday for 6 weeks. It is recommended this class be for 5 months and younger but those up to 9 months are still welcome. On week 6, you are offered a chance to take the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy test thru me at no extra cost to evaluate you.
To reserve your spot, text, call (309-351-1025) or email me
([email protected]) today.
Itinerary for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Group Class (Tentative)
Week 1
• Introduction to clicker/marking behavior
• Duration, Distance, and Distractions
• Sit
• Watch Me
• Leave It
• Touch
• Self-Regulating Down (behavioral down/calming exercise)
• Walk pups together/playtime
Week 2
• Introduction to leash/collar pressure
• Down
• Introduction to Stay
• Stand
• Drop it
• Introduction to Place
• Walk pups together/playtime
Week 3
• Loose leash walking (15 steps) past other people and dogs (turning for correction if they pull).
• Stay (instructor holding leash) while owner walks ten steps and returns).
• Introduction to doggie handling (owner checking ears, eyes, feet).
• Walk pups together/playtime

Week 4
• Walks by other people and dogs with them 5 feet away.
• Introduction to come (with short leash/5-6 feet) to owner.
• Reaction to distractions (door slamming and something being dropped from 15 feet away.
• Walk pups together/playtime
Week 5
• Come on 15-foot-longline past distractions (puppy popcorn).
• Wait (thresholds/doorways/crate).
• Take it (introduction to treat puzzles & mental stimulation).
• Approach of another person and allows petting time.
• Walk pups together/playtime
Week 6
• Introduction to the quiet time exercise (calming exercise).
• Review of class commands.
• AKC S.T.A.R. puppy test administered (optional).
• Walk pups together/playtime