Train Your Pet with Silver Creek Dog Training
STAR Puppy Class
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together.
STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills:
OWNER BEHAVIORS:
1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.
PUPPY BEHAVIORS:
7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:
12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. For example, in STAR, puppies must walk on a leash in a straight line. In CGC, the task becomes more advanced with dogs walking in a pattern that includes right and left turns and stops.
The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.
Fall Class TBD. Instructor: Jean Freeman
Cost is $100 for 6 weeks
Train Your Pet with Silver Creek Dog Training
AKC Canine Good Citizen Class
Canine Good Citizen Test Items
1. Accepting a friendly stranger Evaluator approaches and pretends to shake hands with handler (hands 6- 12” apart). Evaluator does not touch dog.
2. Sitting politely for petting Evaluator pets dog; dog must show no shyness or resentment.
3. Appearance and grooming Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot.
4. Out for a walk Handler takes dog for a short walk including right turn, left turn, about turn and stop.
5. Walking through a crowd Dog and handler walk close to several people; dog may show causal interest but not jump up.
6. Sit and down on cue/Staying in place Handler shows that dog can do both sit and down, then chooses a position, leaves dog and goes to the end of a 20 ft. line, and returns immediately.
7. Coming when called With dog still on 20 ft. line from Test 6, handler walks out 10 ft. and calls the dog. 8. Reaction to another dog Two handlers and dogs approach, pretend to shake hands (hands 6-12” apart), exchange pleasantries, then move on.
9. Reaction to distractions Distractions are presented; dog may not panic or show aggression.
10. Supervised separation Handler goes out of sight for 3-minutes
Fall Class TBD Instructor: Jean Freeman
Cost is $100 for 6 weeks
Therapy Dog Preparation Class
August 31 6:00 -7:00 PM
A five-week series taught by Alliance of Therapy Dogs AKC Canine Good Citizen Instructor and Evaluator and professional therapy dog handler, Jean Freeman. Dogs must be one year of age or older, hold a CGC title, have excellent basic obedience skills (heeling, down, and sit), and possess a quiet and calm demeanor.
· 1st class August 31: Classroom at K9 Care Camp instruction (humans only) Learn about therapy dog interactions, the difference between emotional support, therapy, and service dogs and the legal and liability aspects of each.
· 2nd class September 11th: Located at Silver Creek Dog Training Building your teamwork
Learn and practice therapy visits procedures and techniques
· 3rd class September 18th: Simulation practice located at Silver Creek Dog Training
Practice therapy dog handling within simulated real world scenarios
· 4th class September 25th: Exploratory field trip at location TBD
Practice working with your dog in a facility with environmental challenges
· 5th class October 5th : Capstone fieldtrip at LIFE EMS
Visit a real setting with EMS workers and medics for an authentic therapy dog handling experience
$200 for dog and handler teams
Beginning Obedience
A 6 week course based on building the foundation for a well behaved house pet. You will learn the basic obedience skills, walking nicely on leash, sit, down, stay and come. Along with the basics, there will be some added fun things and useful tools to form a good bond with your dog and have a well behaved companion.
Class starts on September 9th at 6 pm. Instructor: Jerrie Lee Jarvis
Cost is $100 for 6 weeks
Intermediate Obedience
6 weeks of fun and learning with your dog.
I like to call this continuing education for both you and your dog. Keeping up with the basics obedience skills as well as learning more difficult skills. We will do some Rally Obedience and some Agility obstacles. This is a fun class where we work on things that you are interested in doing with your dog. If you want to compete in obedience, we can work on polishing your skills. If you want to come to class and just enjoying doing things with your dog, we can do just that. A well trained dog is a happy dog with a happy owner.
Class starts on September 9th at 7:30 pm. Instructor: Jerrie Lee Jarvis
Cost is $100 for 6 weeks.
Beyond Beginning Obedience
This 6week course is a continuation of skills learned in the beginning class. We will be working towards more solid and consistent obedience that will be helpful at home and in public. You may or may not be interested in competing with your dog, but we will learn some of the skills used in the show ring. These are fun to teach your dog and enjoy the time spent with them. Along with obedience we will add in a few simple Agility obstacles.
Class starts on September 10th at 6:30pm Instructor: Jerrie Lee Jarvis
Cost is $100 for 6 weeks
Beginning Nosework Class
This is a six week course designed to teach your dog how to imprint and recognize target odors.
In this class, your dog will learn to recognize three target UKC Nosework odors; Birch, Anise, and Clove. The class includes a working kit to use at home. During this course we show you how to teach your dogs to recognize the odors, start searching for odors and begin showing handling techniques needed for competition.
Fall Class starts on September 8th at 6:00pm
Cost is $150 for 6 weeks
Advanced Nosework Drop-In
This is a six week drop-in class offered to students who have completed a Beginning Nosework Class.
During the six weeks we will offer a variety of search scenarios designed to teach handling skills and challenge your dog in a wide range of elements including interior, exterior, vehicle and container searches.
Class starts on September 8th at 7:30 pm ongoing for 6 weeks. Instructor: Jean Freeman
Cost is $25 each night
Rally Obedience Beginner Class
Have you been interested in learning Rally Obedience but you are not sure how to start. Then this is the class for you where you will learn the Novice Rally exercises, rules and training techniques to help you compete in the show ring.
Rally Obedience is all about teamwork and this class will focus on team building skills as well as the Rally exercises.
Class starts on July 24th at 7:15 pm and runs for 6 weeks.
Instructor: Jean Freeman
Cost is $100 for 6 weeks