Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm
This course is suitable for all dogs over 46 weeks. There is no upper age limit for this course.
If your dog is under 46 weeks on the start date of the course, see our Puppy Courses.
Rising STARS lays the foundations for basic training and assists Guardians in understanding basic training techniques. It's a great starter course for dogs who have missed some of their basic training, have not been training before or would like a refresher.
- 16 April to 21 May
- 28 May to 02 July
- 09 July to 13 August
- 20 August to 24 September
- 01 October to 05 November
- 12 November to 17 December
Dogs who successfully complete the course are encouraged to continue their learning in the Bronze STARS course.
More About This Course
The 6 week course will cover:
- Basic positions (sit, down, stand)
- Recall
- Walking in a controlled manner
- Take article away
- Food manners
- Play
- Stay for approximately 30 seconds
- Handling and inspection to maintain health
- Cleanliness and identification
- Socialisation with a placid dog unknown to the dog
- Socialisation with an adult person unknown to the dog
- Socialisation with noise distraction
- Responsibility and care (recognition of basic health problems, health protection for the dog, separation anxiety, socialisation with people and other dogs)
Guardians must show that they have means of cleaning up after their dog and that they have proper identification. It is a legal requirement to inscribe the name and the address of the owner on the collar or on a plate or disc attached to it. Dogs are also required to have a microchip which is registered on a Defra-approved database, in the UK.