American Kennel Club
Certification Testing
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. It is an excellent first in-person training class for puppies and owners. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title.
AKC CGC
All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty of praise along the way. Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.
AKC Scent work
The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds of dogs, and is a wonderful way to build confidence in a shy dog.