{"id":5216,"date":"2023-12-21T21:05:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prairiepeakkennels.com\/board-and-train-2\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T21:14:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T21:14:01","slug":"star-puppy-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prairiepeakkennels.com\/star-puppy-program\/","title":{"rendered":"STAR puppy Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e5216-e1 m40w-0 m40w-1\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-angle-in\" style=\"top: 0px; height: 50px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"angle-top-in\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><polygon points=\"0,100 100,100 0,0\"\/><polygon points=\"100,100 100,100 100,0\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e5216-e2 m40w-3 m40w-4 m40w-5 m40w-a m40w-b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e5216-e3 m40w-g m40w-h\"><div class=\"x-row e5216-e4 m40w-3 m40w-4 m40w-6 m40w-c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e5216-e5 m40w-g m40w-h m40w-i\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e5216-e6 m40w-n m40w-o m40w-p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Welcome to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program!<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"x-image e5216-e7 m40w-s m40w-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prairiepeakkennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/puppy.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"880\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-embed e5216-e8 m40w-v m40w-w\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sqklEJ0HROw?si=O-430QaMIHHZEODt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e5216-e9 m40w-3 m40w-5 m40w-7 m40w-8 m40w-a m40w-d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e5216-e10 m40w-g m40w-h m40w-j m40w-k\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e5216-e11 m40w-x m40w-y m40w-z\"><p>At Prairie Peak we believe that all dogs deserve training and a responsible owner and our goal is to reward responsible dog ownership.<\/p>\n<p>AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners&nbsp;and their puppies off to a good start. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent&nbsp;first in-person training class for puppies. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a&nbsp;good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e5216-e12 m40w-1 m40w-2\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-curve-in\" style=\"top: 1px; height: 68px; color: #e5e5e5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"curve-top-in\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 50\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,0v50h50C22.4,50,0,0,0,0z\"\/><path d=\"M50,50h50V0C100,0,77.6,50,50,50z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e5216-e13 m40w-3 m40w-4 m40w-5 m40w-a m40w-e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e5216-e14 m40w-g m40w-h m40w-i m40w-j m40w-k\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e5216-e15 m40w-n m40w-o m40w-p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The Benefits of Training<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e5216-e16 m40w-x m40w-y m40w-10\"><p>Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/puppies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.akc.org\/puppies\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703268903636000&amp;usg=AOvVaw35FaVppjWDULAnWMJTP1dk\">puppy<\/a>. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you&rsquo;ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC&reg; Canine Good Citizen&reg; Program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e5216-e17 m40w-3 m40w-5 m40w-8 m40w-9 m40w-a m40w-f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e5216-e18 m40w-g m40w-h m40w-j m40w-l\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e5216-e19 m40w-n m40w-o m40w-q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">How It Works<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e5216-e20 m40w-y m40w-z m40w-11\"><p>Attend our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class for 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&rsquo;ll get an application to send to AKC&reg; for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the program including purebreds and mixed breeds.<\/p>\n<p>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. In addition, so that you can continue learning, you&rsquo;ll receive our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:<\/p>\n<br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>A beautiful, frameable certificate designating your puppy is in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records at AKC<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing Monthly Email Newsletter: Your AKC. This includes training tips and up-to-date information every dog owner needs to know. We want you and your puppy to continue learning beyond puppy classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e5216-e21 m40w-o m40w-q m40w-r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">How to Get Your Puppy in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e5216-e22 m40w-y m40w-z m40w-11\"><p>Submit an email to:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Prairiepeaktraining@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prairiepeaktraining@gmail.com<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e5216-e23 m40w-o m40w-q m40w-r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Resources<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e5216-e24 m40w-y m40w-z m40w-11\">\n<p><strong>For Owners: Training Classes, Earning the AKC S.T.A.R.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Puppy&reg; Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/starpuppy\/test_items_pledge.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Test Items and Pledge for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg; - opens in new tab\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.akc.org\/starpuppy\/test_items_pledge.cfm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703268903636000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YtjJn77fKgaooXYqLHdJJ\">Test Items and Pledge for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/images.akc.org\/pdf\/starpuppy\/brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Brochure: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg; Overview - opens in new tab\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/images.akc.org\/pdf\/starpuppy\/brochure.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703268903637000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rpOIyIms6PjB_F-ghrMY_\">Brochure: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg; Overview<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>After AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-owners\/training\/canine-good-citizen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"After AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg; (Canine Good Citizen&reg;) - opens in new tab\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-owners\/training\/canine-good-citizen\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703268903637000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TELJs4zHoyN0yJl3w8x-Y\">After AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg; (Canine Good Citizen&reg;)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Products (for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy&reg;-patches, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/americankennelclub\/Training\/AKCSTARPuppyBook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Book - opens in new tab\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/americankennelclub\/Training\/AKCSTARPuppyBook.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703268903637000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0gFsyMdfzZG1VLEsXB25k_\">AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Book<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>for more information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Call 218-535-5290<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Prairiepeaktraining@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prairiepeaktraining@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e5216-e25 m40w-g m40w-m\"><span class=\"x-image e5216-e26 m40w-s m40w-u\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prairiepeakkennels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_2842.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program!At Prairie Peak we believe that all dogs deserve training and a responsible owner and our goal is to reward responsible dog ownership. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners&nbsp;and their puppies off to a good start. AKC S.T.A.R. 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