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MONDOUCU ANIMAL TRAINING OFFERS NEW AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAM TO WEST MICHIGAN DOG OWNERS

Owners Train Their Pups to Be Stars

Allegan, MI, January 23, 2009 — MondouCu Animal Training announced today that it is administering a new American Kennel Club® (AKC) training program geared towards puppies and their owners. The AKC S.T.A.R.sm Puppy Program rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new puppies. The program is the puppy level of the AKC’s well-known Canine Good Citizen® program. “S.T.A.R.” stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all of the things a puppy needs to have a good life.

“The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program teaches dogs and their owners the first important steps to becoming responsible members of the community,” said Dawn Wieck, Head Trainer for MondouCu Animal Training. “It is our hope to diminish the number of dogs relinquished to shelters through the education offered by the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.”

To get started, owners enroll in the S.T.A.R.Puppy training class instructed by MondouCu trainers. Classes will include valuable training tips for puppy owners - such as how to housetrain - and lessons on practical skills for puppies -such as coming when called. The program is open to all dogs. Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines and they can enroll in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy at any point up until their first birthday.

“Early training and socialization are key to having a well behaved dog,” added Dawn Wieck. “We hope to teach owners how to start their pups off on the right paw from the very beginning.”

At the end of the training course, the instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Upon passing, owners and their puppies will be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and will receive an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package which includes:

• A frameable certificate
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal
• AKC Puppy Handbook
• Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery, a 24 hour recovery service if the puppy gets lost
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy graduates will be encouraged to continue working towards the next step in training, AKC’s Canine Good Citizen award. Canine Good Citizen training emphasizes responsible owners and welll-mannered dogs.

To sign up for classes visit http://www.animalbeh­aviortraining.com.­

For more information on AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, see
www.akc.org/starpupp­y

CGC EVALUATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON JANUARY 28, 2009 AT THE GULL ROAD PET SUPPLIES PLUS IN KALAMAZOO, MI. PLEASE CALL TO HOLD YOUR PLACE. PRE-REGISTRATION (FEE RECEIVED BEFORE 1-28-09) $12.00, DAY OF REGISTRATION $15.00. SPACE IS LIMITED. CALL TO SCHEDULE 269-793-9222. 4PM - 8PM

Media Contact:
Dawn Wieck
Head Trainer
MondouCu Animal Training
269-793-9222

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