Foundations Classes

Prepare your puppy for a lifetime at your side! Did you know the best time to socialize your puppy is between 7 to 16 weeks of age? Experiences during this time can influence how your dog will interact with the world for the rest of their life! 

This program is for dogs 4 months and older as well as any dog that is new to training with us.  S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all of the things a dog  needs to have a good life.  You will learn valuable training tips as well as basic skills such as loose leash walking, come when called, sit, down, stay, polite greeting, and leave it.  

This class will build the skills learned in our STAR class.  We will add some fun tricks and games to help enhance the lessons.  We will add more distractions, distance and duration to challenge you and your dog’s basic skills.  It is a great next step for the STAR graduates and a terrific way for you and your dog to Build Your Bond!  Building the Bond class is a prerequisite for CGC and Therapy Dog Classes.