Sit, Stay, S.T.A.R.!
At Pet Alliance BarkU featuring S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes, we give dogs ages 2 months – 6 months the ability to build confidence and grow their obedience skills in a group class environment alongside their owners.
In each six week course, puppies will master behaviors like sit, coming when called, stay, and more! Puppies will also have the chance to learn valuable social skills by participating in supervised interactions with other members of their class. Our expert trainer will be there every step of the way to answer any questions and help you through those potty-training and separation anxiety growing pains.
Classes take place at our Sanford shelter, located at 2800 County Home Rd.
Why Train Your Puppy? Imagine you’re a child living in a brand new home, far away from a parent and siblings you barely remember. You don’t speak the language of your new household and the instincts that come naturally to you sometimes get you scolded.
Now, what if there was a way for your new family to teach you their expectations in a way you not only understand, but find rewarding? Training builds trust between animal and handler, eases anxiety, and helps your puppy grow into a more confident adult.
Our Trainer
Meet Isabella! She is passionate about puppies and believes that early socialization and training are key to raising a well-behaved adult dog. Isabella is dedicated to helping owners and their new best friends build a strong foundation for a happy and confident life together. With her experience in dog training, she understands that many common puppy issues can be easily resolved with the right guidance and care. In her puppy classes, Isabella focuses on making the learning process fun and rewarding for both puppies and their owners.
Isabella is also certified in AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. She has over a year’s worth of dog training experience and more than two years of dog handling experience. Isabella is committed to helping owners achieve success with their dogs through patience, guidance, and positive reinforcement.
F.A.Qs
Puppies 8-16 weeks of age should be enrolled in Puppy Preschool.
If your puppy is 16 weeks of age or older and has a Rabies vaccination, they may be enrolled in Puppy Kindergarten.
Yes. All pet owners must provide proof that puppies have current Distemper and Bordetella vaccinations.
If the puppy is over 16 weeks of age, proof of Rabies vaccination is also required.
Make-up classes can be scheduled with Terra within two weeks of the missed class date, provided the class is still being offered. If you know you will miss a class, email Terra at [email protected] and they can work with you
to find a make-up date.
Six classes are required to be eligible for the STAR Puppy certificate. However, if the certificate is not a priority to you, you are allowed to attend fewer than 6 classes.
Up to two people per puppy can attend class, including children. Attendees can be swapped each week, but it’s important that those who don’t attend are informed of the material covered to ensure consistency.
We welcome children to class, provided they are non-disruptive and will follow instructions.
Children 12 years and older are allowed to hold the dog’s leash (with an adult present). Children 5-12 are allowed to participate, but the adult must remain in control of the dog.
If your child is being disruptive or not following instructions, we will ask you to have them not attend in the following weeks. If you do not think your child can sit quietly on a chair and listen for an hour, then it is best to leave them at home.
- A treat pouch (not plastic bag or in pocket)
- Treats that are not used at home
- A standard 6 foot or 4 foot leash (no retractable leashes)
- A comfortably fitting collar and/or harness (no slip leads, choke chains, or prong collars)
