The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class.  You'll attend any puppy or basic training class at least 6 weeks. Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you'll get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds.   Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal (for display or memento purposes; not suitable as a collar tag). You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records.  Classes are taught by AKC approved evaluators.  To register click on button link above.  To learn more about the instructors for this class click on "Our Trainer" page. 
Basic Obedience is the foundation for all other dog sports and is offered to dogs 4 months and older.  A dog that works comfortably with his handler is a much easier dog to introduce to Agility, Rally, Flyball, Barn Hunt, & Trick Doggin', etc.  In addition, a dog that knows what is expected of him/her is a much happier dog in the long run.
In this class you will learn the basic commands.... Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Walking on a loose lead, Turns, Leave it as well as basic manners around the house.
PLUS we will continue into higher commands as the dogs progress.  You will also learn several exercises to enhance your dogs focus on you.

AKC Rally is a competitive dog sport that is judged in 3 levels.  This NOVICE RALLY CLASS teaches the signs of the first level.  The sport offers a valuable successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of obedience or agility and a great way to enhance your skills in working together as a team.  Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. 

A rally course includes 10 to 20 stations, depending on the level. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. Unless otherwise specified in these Regulations, handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler's arms need not be maintained in any particular position at any time. The handler may not touch the dog or make physical corrections and at any time during the performance, loud or harsh commands or intimidating signals will be penalized in competition