PUPPY S.T.A.R. PROGRAM
On March 24, 2015, six puppies at Michigan Dog Training in Plymouth, Michigan passed the American Kennel Club (AKC) S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. They attended the Puppy 1 and Puppy 2 Manners classes which included eight weeks of puppy and owner education on responsible dog ownership, how to raise a puppy, how to provide proper socialization and puppy obedience lessons. They are now ready to participate in the Intermediate Manners class which will prepare them for the AKC Canine Good Citizen title.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Kim Dusablon and Bronx, Vizsla of Northville, Michigan
- Staci Schaeffer and Maizey, Golden Doodle of Plymouth, Michigan
- Lisa Kerszulis and Oger, Chocolate Labrador Retriever of Westland, Michigan
- Rachel Dean and Coby, Yorki of Canton, Michigan
- Nancy Davis and Henry Alan Davis, Cattledog Shepherd mix of Plymouth, Michigan
- Steven Sykora and Maizee, Golden Retriever of Canton, Michigan
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
On March 24, 2015, four dogs passed the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen evaluation after attending the Intermediate Manners class. The CGC consists of ten exercises in which the 
dog needs to show basic commands such as walking on a loose leash, meeting another dog team appropriately, remaining calm while separated from their owner for three minutes, stay and come when called, etc.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Annette Stopa and Danny, Beagle/Collie mix of Allen Park, Michigan
- Janet Thomson and Kracken, Rottweiler of Brighton, Michigan
- Austin White and Copper, German Shepherd/Pitbull mix of South Lyon, Michigan
- Julia Jagger and Morgan, Bernadoodle of Plymouth, Michigan
ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
On March 25, 2015, two dogs passed the American Kennel Club (AKC) Advanced Canine Good Citizen evaluation at the end of their Advanced Manners dog class. This test evaluates the dog’s ability 
to demonstrate good obedience in community settings. Exercises include passing another dog team in a hallway, having people approach carrying bags, being able to wait at a doorway without pulling while the handler steps through with a cup of favorite brew, etc.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Julie Nelson and Bentley, German Shepherd of Plymouth, Michigan
- Elizabeth Reihman and Tifari’s Racing the Rain, Rhodesian Ridgeback of Brighton, Michigan
April classes are filling up fast. Train and socialize your dog at Michigan Dog Training and earn titles along the way. You’ll be glad you did so your dog can go and enjoy more places with you this spring and summer.
