Class Length: Six weeks (45 minutes per session) — $249
For Puppies: Ages 8–21 weeks

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is designed to help you and your puppy with socialization, training, activity, and responsibility. This class lays the foundation for lifelong learning while creating a strong bond between you and your puppy.

Focus Areas:

• Socialization with people, puppies, and new environments
• Understanding basic behavior and body language
• Basic cues: sit, down, come, and off
• Good manners: biting, barking, chewing, and house training
• Confidence-building activities and playtime
• Introduction to responsible ownership practices

Graduates are eligible to move directly into Level 1 Training, even if under 6 months.

REGISTER FOR PUPPY TRAINING

Class Length: Four weeks (45 minutes per session) — $219
For Dogs: 6 months and older (S.T.A.R. Puppy graduates may start earlier)

With the purchase of a Paws Inn Level 1, you'll receive the training and support you need to succeed with your dog at a pace that suits you. Each Level is four weeks. At the end of the four weeks, we'll test the set criteria; once met, you can advance to the next level or continue in Level 1 until ready.

Criteria to Advance to Level 2:

• Responds to name with small distractions
• Sit for 20 seconds without a lure
• Down for 20 seconds without a lure
• Off — responds to open hand signal and maintains off on the floor for 20 seconds
• Comfortable with handling and touch
• Beginning stay — 20 seconds in sit or down
• Loose leash walking basics
• Finish — moves into sit at your side

REGISTER FOR LEVEL 1 TRAINING

Class Length: Four weeks (45 minutes per session) — $219
For Dogs: Must have completed Level 1 criteria

Level 2 develops impulse control, distraction management, and real-world manners. Each Level is four weeks. At the end, we'll test the criteria to determine advancement.

Criteria to Advance to Level 3:

• Loose leash walking at different paces (slow, normal, brisk)
• Sit & down with stay — 20 seconds, handler 3–5 feet away, with distractions
• Off/Take It — leaves food/object until released, maintains eye contact
• Off (Walk Away) — moves away from food/object on command
• Sit to Stand — smooth transition, holds 3 seconds
• Recall with distractions
• Finish — consistent sit at your side
• Door Manners — waits politely for permission

REGISTER FOR LEVEL 2 TRAINING

Class Length: Four weeks (45 minutes per session) — $219
For Dogs: Completed Level 2 with Paws Inn OR demonstrate strong stay with distractions, loose leash walking, and no dog reactivity

Level 3 emphasizes real-life application through games, proofing exercises, and fitness activities. Each Level is four weeks. At the end, we'll test the criteria to determine advancement.

Focus Areas:

• Distraction proofing: advanced stays, recalls, leash walking
• Training games: teamwork and focus challenges
• Impulse control: advanced "off" and self-control setups
• Fitness & conditioning: safe activities indoors/outdoors
• Real-life scenarios: practicing commands in daily life situations

REGISTER FOR LEVEL 3 TRAINING

Class Length: One-hour session, once a week, for six weeks — $199
For Dogs: 5 months and older (must have attended one prior PIR Class)

Physical activity is the cornerstone for keeping muscles and joints functioning and all systems working together for both human and canine athletes. This is where balance products and indoor dog treadmills are useful tools and help canine fitness be more attainable.

Focus Areas:

• Proper warming up & cooling down
• Balance, flexibility, coordination & confidence
• Enhancing relationships
• Achieving mental focus
• Injury prevention for runners and dog sports (agility, herding, flyball, dock diving, retrieving, hunting, etc.)
• Creating a program that you can do at home

Who Would Benefit:

• Dogs who have extra energy without jobs
• Active dogs (in sports)
• Hunting & retrieving dogs (help prevent injuries)
• Couch potatoes

REGISTER FOR BALANCE & FITNESS TRAINING

Class Length: Two nights
For Dogs: All ages and breeds, puppies to seniors (no prior experience required)

Nose work allows dogs to use their strongest and most natural sense—their nose—to search, problem-solve, and engage their brain. This two-night beginner series introduces dogs and handlers to the foundations of scent work in a fun, positive, and confidence-building environment.

Dogs work one at a time and progress at their own pace, making this class a great option for shy, busy, or high-energy dogs.

Focus Areas:

• What scent work is and how dogs naturally use odor
• Understanding food drive vs. toy drive
• Building motivation and engagement
• Discovering what rewards your dog values most
• Introduction to a simple foundation scent game

REGISTER FOR NOSE WORK