Saturday Group Gatherings
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy & Canine Good Citizen Classes
‘A Trained Dog is a Happy Dog’
Fundamentals includes 15 group gatherings; Advanced includes the full season. Basics can add 8 gatherings for $189. Sessions meet at Bark Park, area #3, Heritage Park in Henderson.
Classes meet Saturdays 9–10 am, seasonally from October through April. Work covers the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program and the Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA) and Urban CGC (CGCU) titles, with Ira Smith evaluating as an approved AKC evaluator and instructor.
What the Saturday group covers
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program for puppies
- AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation and testing
- AKC Community Canine (CGCA), the advanced CGC title
- AKC Urban CGC (CGCU), manners in a city setting
- Command reinforcement around other dogs, people and park distractions
- One hour, once a week, Saturdays 9–10 am, October through April
AKC programs offered
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
AKC Community Canine (CGCA)
AKC Urban CGC (CGCU)
Progress varies with each dog’s temperament, background and needs. Regular practice between sessions is essential, and a specific outcome is not guaranteed. Contact Ira before joining a group if your dog has severe fear or aggression.
Group training: common questions
Can I sign up for group training only?
Group gatherings are built into the training packages, and the registration page lists an 8-week class at $240 per person per dog. Call 702-882-3694 to confirm the current group schedule and what is forming now.
When is the group season?
Saturdays 9–10 am, October through April. Summer heat in Henderson makes park sessions unsafe for dogs, so the groups pause May through September.
Where exactly do we meet?
Bark Park area #3 at Heritage Park, 350 S. Racetrack Rd, Henderson NV 89015. Use the entrance off Burkholder Blvd.
Find the right group option for your dog
Fundamentals and Advanced include group gatherings. Basics can add 8 gatherings for $189. Contact Ira to discuss suitability and availability.
Questions? Email Ira