New Puppy STARS

On November 18, 2009, the American Kennel Club's S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation was conducted at the Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor, Michigan by their professional dog trainer and S.T.A.R. Puppy program evaluator, Michael Burkey.  All three puppy teams passed with flying colors:  Kelly Rayes-Velez and her puppy "Zoey", a lab mix; Matthew Ross and his pup "Tank", a Pittbull; and Jennifer Rutkiewicz and her puppy "Haley", an All American mix.

During a six week Basic Manners group class, puppies and their owners are evaluated for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility ( S.T.A.R.).  At the conclusion of the course, owners and their puppies are tested on various beginning obedience skills such as:  coming when called, sitting, laying down, walking on a loose leash, willingness to be handled by strangers and more.  Congratulations to Kelly, Matthew, and Jennifer and their new S.T.A.R. Puppies!


You too can train your puppy to be a S.T.A.R. Puppy.  Enroll today in the next available Basic Manners group class held at HSHV.  For more information, contact Michael Burkey at 734-634-4152.