Sit Means Sit Icon AKC STAR Puppy Class

Official AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program

Austin Puppy Training ClassesBuild Confidence, Focus & Lifetime Obedience

Give your puppy the ultimate foundation during their critical 8-week to 12-month development window. Taught by certified AKC Evaluators at Sit Means Sit Austin.

6 Weekly ClassesSaturdays @ 9:00 AM
Max 7 PuppiesPersonal Coaching Guaranteed
$250 Total TuitionComplete 6-Week Course
Official AKC RibbonCertificate & National Registry

Reserve Your Puppy’s Seat

Austin Saturday Class Registration

Sit Means Sit Austin Facility • 8222 N Lamar Blvd (Lead Trainer Kayla)

Registration Open

Next Series Starts

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Class Time

Saturdays @ 9:00 AM

Course Length

6 Consecutive Weeks

Class Limit

7 Puppies Max

Select Your Preferred Saturday Start Date Below

Classes are capped strictly at 7 puppies per series so our trainers can provide individual attention to every dog and owner. Secure your registration via our official booking calendar below.

What Your Puppy Will Master

Our structured 6-week curriculum satisfies all 20 required points of the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy framework.

01

Socialization & Confidence

Positive, controlled exposure to unfamiliar people, other puppies, new sound stimuli, and novel physical surfaces.

02

Obedience Foundations

Establishing reliable Sit, Down, Name Recognition, Focus/Attention, and loose-leash walking mechanics early.

03

Enthusiastic Recall (Come)

Building a reliable recall command so your puppy turns away from distractions and comes directly to you when called.

04

Gentle Handling & Vet Prep

Conditioning your puppy to enjoy paw touches, ear inspection, mouth checking, and calm handling for vet visits.

05

Behavior Problem Solving

Proactive solutions to nip play biting, jumping, house-soiling, demand barking, and crate whining in the bud.

06

AKC S.T.A.R. Graduation

On Week 6, pass your evaluation to receive your official AKC Ribbon, frameable certificate, and national registry listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before attending your first class.

What vaccination records are required before class?
Puppies must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have received at least their 1st puppy vaccine (DHPP/Parvovirus) prior to the first session. You can upload vaccine records online after completing registration.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Full refunds are granted up to 7 calendar days before your series start date. Transfers to a future 6-week series are available up to 48 hours prior to Week 1.
Where are classes held and who should I contact?
Classes take place at Sit Means Sit Austin, located at 8222 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753. For questions, contact Austin Location Lead Kayla at kayla@sitmeanssitaustin.com or call (512) 348-7833.