06/22/2026
🐾🎓 Congratulations to Our AKC Puppy STAR Graduates! 🎓🐾
What a wonderful group of puppies this has been to watch grow!
When class began, some of these youngsters weren't quite sure what to make of each other~or the world around them~especially the larger pups😁 Fast forward a few weeks, and they were chasing, playing, learning, and showing off some serious confidence.
Lance found his courage and blossomed into a brighter, bolder young dog.
Juniper surprised everyone when she discovered she had some pretty impressive wrestling skills and wasn't afraid to join the fun.
Kai was always ready for a chase, a game, or an adventure with his puppy pals.
Nash grew more confident each week and may have already started practicing his natural herding instincts by keeping track of everyone else's business. 😉
Ellwood, our tiniest graduate, desperately wanted to join the puppy parties. While we obviously protected him from the bigger play groups, he never lacked enthusiasm, happily inviting everyone to play (from the safety of his protected space) and bravely taking on every challenge, including confidently walking the "gauntlet" during his AKC Puppy STAR evaluation.
And then there was Misty—better known to us as Ms. Demenor. 💕 Arriving a little later than the rest of the class, she quietly worked her way through each challenge. Though naturally shy, she grew a little braver with every class and successfully completed her Puppy STAR evaluation. We couldn't be prouder of her progress.
We'd also like to give a special shoutout to Juno, who moved on from this group and has already continued her education in Basic Obedience. We love seeing our Puppy STARs move on to their next adventures!
Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families. Watching puppies gain confidence, learn new skills, and build positive experiences is one of our favorite parts of what we do. 💚🐾
