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**bonsmom** · 08-28-2010, 07:08 PM

Rocco completed his Star Puppy program today and passed! He had a blast and learned a few things, too. The tunnel was a favorite activity.
I know his brother Finn also completed the program. Anyone else share their home with a "Star?"

**Silkmalteselover** · 08-28-2010, 07:22 PM

Congratulations Rocco!! I just have a star "Hopeful" with Miss Paula in Pink... later this Fall we will start showing and see if she can become a "star" Telll us all Rocco had to do to become a Star Puppy...

**bonsmom** · 08-28-2010, 07:47 PM

Jeanne, I may miss a few points, but Rocco had to: show he could meet a stranger, allow examination of his paws, teeth and body, walk on a leash in front of other dogs, sit, get into the down position, come when called, allow a toy to be taken from him without growling, and allow me to leave him with the trainer for a short amount of time without him showing anxiety.

The first week we went to class, Rocco would not stop barking at the other dogs. By the second week he was so busy socializing with them that he forgot to bark. That alone was worth the price of admission!

The next step is basic obedience training, and then training for therapy dog. He can't be certified for that (in this program) till he is a year old, so we have plenty of time to decide what to do.

Your pup is already a star, as are all the sweet pups! I meant "star" only as in the title of the program!

**Snowbody** · 08-28-2010, 08:00 PM

Congrats Rocco.

I'm so impressed with his progress as you've written how long a way he's come. Great job.

I think Tyler's more a walk-on or extra then a Star right now.

I've been wanting to get him into obedience but am too busy with work both day and night. If they had a class at midnight, I'd be in. Hopefully late fall.

**Matilda's mommy** · 08-28-2010, 09:08 PM

ROCCO I love your little Rocco

**Johita** · 08-28-2010, 09:53 PM

YAY Rocco!! Congratulations on your big achievement!

**Katkoota** · 08-29-2010, 01:03 AM

Wohoooo way to go Rocco ^_^

**silverhaven** · 08-29-2010, 02:49 AM

Awwwwwww! what a clever little boy.

and cute too, he has it all

**Miss_Annie** · 08-29-2010, 02:53 AM

Congrats Rocco!!

You've made us all proud!

**mary-anderson** · 08-29-2010, 03:54 AM

Oh Rocco what wonderful news. Congratulations on your achievment!

08-28-2010, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
bonsmom Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Rocco Sugar (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Great Lakes Region Posts: 546	Star Puppy Rocco completed his Star Puppy program today and passed! He had a blast and learned a few things, too. The tunnel was a favorite activity. I know his brother Finn also completed the program. Anyone else share their home with a "Star?" Attached Thumbnails __________________ A joy filled heart.

08-28-2010, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silkmalteselover Maltese Guru Name: Jeanne Dog's Name: Joy, Billye, Glory Girl, Vinnie, Simon, Paula In Pink, Rocket Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 985	Congratulations Rocco!! I just have a star "Hopeful" with Miss Paula in Pink... later this Fall we will start showing and see if she can become a "star" Telll us all Rocco had to do to become a Star Puppy... __________________

08-28-2010, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
bonsmom Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Rocco Sugar (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Great Lakes Region Posts: 546	Jeanne, I may miss a few points, but Rocco had to: show he could meet a stranger, allow examination of his paws, teeth and body, walk on a leash in front of other dogs, sit, get into the down position, come when called, allow a toy to be taken from him without growling, and allow me to leave him with the trainer for a short amount of time without him showing anxiety. The first week we went to class, Rocco would not stop barking at the other dogs. By the second week he was so busy socializing with them that he forgot to bark. That alone was worth the price of admission! The next step is basic obedience training, and then training for therapy dog. He can't be certified for that (in this program) till he is a year old, so we have plenty of time to decide what to do. Your pup is already a star, as are all the sweet pups! I meant "star" only as in the title of the program! __________________ A joy filled heart.

08-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 12,942	Congrats Rocco. I'm so impressed with his progress as you've written how long a way he's come. Great job. I think Tyler's more a walk-on or extra then a Star right now. I've been wanting to get him into obedience but am too busy with work both day and night. If they had a class at midnight, I'd be in. Hopefully late fall. __________________

08-28-2010, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Matilda's mommy Maltese Guru Name: Paula Dog's Name: Matilda and Buttons and Bows Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16,125	ROCCO I love your little Rocco __________________

08-28-2010, 09:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johita Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Aolani Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Joysey Posts: 3,375	YAY Rocco!! Congratulations on your big achievement! __________________ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Click here to see some of Aolani's videos

08-29-2010, 01:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Katkoota Super Moderator Name: Katkoota Dog's Name: Snowy & Crystal Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oasis in the desert Posts: 13,495	Wohoooo way to go Rocco ^_^ __________________ xoxo Kat & the Malts "catch me if you can" Click here for Crystal & Snowy Videos

08-29-2010, 02:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
silverhaven Maltese Guru Name: Maureen Dog's Name: Cherry Lola, (Bonnies Angels) Penny Lane, (Spunsilk) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,439	Awwwwwww! what a clever little boy. and cute too, he has it all __________________

08-29-2010, 02:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Miss_Annie Maltese Guru Name: Annie Dog's Name: Trinket Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,729	Congrats Rocco!! You've made us all proud!

08-29-2010, 03:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
mary-anderson Maltese Guru Name: Mary Anderson Dog's Name: Chloe Louise, Liberty (Libby), Alvin James, Reginald Dewayne(RIP) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,247	Oh Rocco what wonderful news. Congratulations on your achievment! __________________

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