Puppy Basics & AKC Puppy STAR Prep

Class Description: 

All my classes are going to be reward-based, games-based, concept-building classes. If you don't know what all this this means, please ask! We will find and grow rewards, experiences, and reinforcers that your pup is willing to work for! We will focus on your pup practicing and rehearsing concepts like focus, calmness, and self-control. 

The Puppy Basics / AKC Puppy STAR Prep is a 6-week class where we will cover and practice all of the items on the AKC STAR Puppy test. If you want to take the test at the end of the class, we will schedule a time to do it! Even more important for me though, is that you feel set up to continue your pup's training journey. 

Some of the test items include: Sit, down, basic handling, beginning leash skills, calmness around other dogs and humans, and beginning recall (the "come" cue). 

We focus on building the foundations from the ground up for: 

-A pup who can listen even with distractions 

-A pup who finds focusing on you enjoyable 

-A calm, confident, friend who is set up to make good choices in most of the situations they will find themselves in

Class Dates and Times: 

All classes will be held at Bigger Road Veterinary Center in Springboro in the big playroom, unless otherwise noted. 

Tue Jan 9th at 6:15pm 

Tue Jan 16th at 6:15pm

Tue Jan 23rd at 6:15pm

Tue Jan 30th at 6:15pm

Tue Feb 6th at 6:15pm

Tue Feb 13th at 6:15pm - 6th class, schedule test date for those interested! 

Tue Feb 20th at 6:15pm

Tue Feb 27th at 6:15pm

Tue Mar 5th at 6:15pm

Tue Mar 12th at 6:15pm

Tue Mar 19th at 6:15pm

Tue Mar 26th at 6:15pm - 6th class, schedule test date for those interested! 

MORE DATES TBD

I want to make this as easy as possible for you! You can buy buy a block of 6 classes for $250. If you'd like to continue after this, you are welcome to buy in to another round. Some pups could definitely benefit from a bit more practice. If you would like to test after 6 classes, we will get you scheduled for a test date. 

Get started by filling out the form above. Or email me directly with any questions you may have: katie.schalk@lifewithpup.com. Payment is required to hold your class enrollment opening.