CeCe is a STAR!

 CeCe has something to smile about - she passed her AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy!  Congratulations to KellyAnn for doing a fabulous job of training  six-month old, CeCe, Grayhart's Almost Famous, (Parker x Savi) to her first title!

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test is a pre-Canine Good Citizen test for puppies under one year of age., who complete a basic puppy obedience class and can demonstrate specific skills.

20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® TEST

 S ocialization 

 T raining 

 A ctivity 

 R esponsibility

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)