The bond you build as your dog's leader and companion is unlike any other with training

Training provides mental AND physical exercise, which are greatly needed by our dogs and most of us do not provide enough of each

Your dog will receive all-important socialization with both people and other dogs, which will help create a well-balanced pooch

Training classes teach YOU, not your dog, so you will take valuable skills home with you to use for the rest of your life

Classes are a great stress-relieving activity for dog owners, quality time where there is no stress, just fun and learning with your dog

With this in mind, STAR is proud to announce the implementation of our newest program:

Attention adopters and potential adopters!  Any dog adopted through STAR that completes a training class will earn a $50 adoption fee refund!  Alternatively, for those experienced dog lovers who prefer to complete training at home, a $25 refund as well as a special surprise gift valued at $25 or higher will be sent to families who earn their Canine Good Citizenship award title.

Requirements:

• Dog must have been adopted from STAR with a regular adoption fee.  Retirement program dogs are thus usually ineligible for the refund
• The training class must be a regular 6-8 week course.  Drop in classes or classes that last less than 6 weeks will not receive the refund.
• Attendance must be perfect or near perfect, preferably with make-ups taken for missed sessions if offered.
• Agility or other classes will be considered for the refund.  It’s all about getting your dog out there to have fun and stay socialized!
• Continuing in classes is not required, but strongly encouraged!  You will receive a special gift for every class taken after the first, but the $50 refund applies to the first class only, sorry!

To receive your refund, complete your training course, fill out our simple refund form (copy and paste below and fill in the missing information) and e-mail it back to us at successes@starfishtothesea.org.  Due to the nature of our income (mostly from donations and adoption fees) it could take up to 6-8 weeks for your refund check or money order to arrive.  When funds are available, you will receive your refund in just 2-4 weeks!  Money orders will take longer than checks in most cases.

STAR Pupils Refund Application (just copy and paste!)

Your name and your STAR dog's name:
Address where you would like your refund check sent:

Your Trainer's Name:
Trainer's Business Name and Address:
Trainer's Phone Number:

Type of Training class (basic obedience,  beginners agility, etc):

Number of sessions/weeks in class:
Graduation date:

Do you prefer a check or money order?:

	Student: Nola Handler: Adrienne Class Type: "Family Dog Training Basics" Adopted: 11/26/06 Graduation Date: 2/25/07