Good leadership/management means planning ahead to set your puppy up for success, making it impossible to for him to fail, catch him doing good things right and reward him for his success. 

Welcome to the DogStar Training  website. 

It is my hope that you will find useful and helpful information about the dogs you share your home with, great links and recommended reading lists and announcements about dog-related activities and classes.

Training is based on gentle, positive, kind and, of course, fun methods for you and your dog.  Harsh and sometimes violent corrections to behavior problems and training only teach our dog that we can hurt them.  Compassionate training strengthens the human-dog bond and the results help create happy dogs and happy owners.  

Click here to go to DogStar's "Just for Kids" page!

Jim Mulholland, Training Assistant and Media Coordinator

AKC Canine Good Citizen!

Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Beth Mantey, Trainer and Behavior Consultant for 12 years and owner of DogStar Training Center

Greg McDonald, Operations and Finance 

Answers to dog quiz: #1 Mastiff

 #2 Dachshund

 #3 Afghan Hound

 #4 Basenji

How did you do?