AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting 6 week program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent first in-person training class for puppies. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title.
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Any dog of any breed- purebred or mixed, is open to participate as long as they are under one year of age. At the end of the 6 week course you will receive a puppy medal and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records once test form has been received by the AKC. Puppies must attend ALL 6 weeks in order to pass the class. No make ups will be allowed unless Ember Paws Dog Training completely cancels one of the sessions.
When: TBD
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AKC CGC CLASSES
AKC CGC classes are a 6 week program designed to help prepare dogs and owners to take the AKC CGC test which is a 10- skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners.
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Any breed of dog- purebred or mixed breed, is able to participate. In order to receive the official CGC title and certificate, your dog must have an AKC number through AKC registration as one of the recognized breeds, AKC Canine Partners for mixed breed dogs and dogs not eligible for AKC registration, PAL ( Purebred Alternative Listing) for purebred dogs that cannot be fully registered with the AKC, and FSS (Foundation Stock Services) for recorded breeds in process of full AKC recognition
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Registration: TBD
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What is CGC Community Canine and Urban?
AKC CGC Community Canine (also known as Advanced CGC or CGCA) and CGC Urban (or CGCU) is the next level in training after passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. This 6 week program will help prepare your dog for both the CGCA and CGCU tests which will be given the last day of class. These tests will test the dogs ability and training in public, pet friendly locations and is designed to test the dog's skills in a natural, real world setting.
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This class is ideal for service dogs in training and pets looking to expand their training out in public.
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When: TBD
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SERVICE DOG CLASS
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This is an 8 week long group class for dogs who have completed the AKC CGCA and CGCU tests and have started task training. This 8 week course will be a mix of both hands on training and classroom classes. Dogs will be learning how to task in public, restaurant manners, airport training, and knowing and understanding each law that protects service dog handlers. There will be a public access test and written test at the end of the course.
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* Please note that due to insurance requirements, only those with proof of disability are allowed to participate in the service dog class. Proof may include a written statement from a treating physician, proof of Social Security Disability, or VA disability rating.*
When: TBD
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* please note that partial or full refunds are not able to be processed for missed group classes or failed tests for ANY of our group classes. Make up classes and tests are only offered if there is a cancellation on Ember Paws Dog Training's part. If there is a complete cancellation of all remaining classes by Ember Paws Dog Training due to weather, health or other extenuating circumstances, and Ember Paws Dog Training is unable to provide services, only then will a partial refund be given for the remaining classes. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or dogs that show aggression and have the right to refuse anyone without a refund.*
