Getting puppies off to a great start with graduation

By Linda Vanderlaan

Guest Writer

  • Celebrating the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy class graduation are, from left, Jim and Paige Welling and "Roxy;" trainer, Mitzi Shephard, Michelle Poole and "Ash;" trainer, Linda Vanderlaan and Andy and Debbie Accetturo and "Gertie.”
    Celebrating the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy class graduation are, from left, Jim and Paige Welling and "Roxy;" trainer, Mitzi Shephard, Michelle Poole and "Ash;" trainer, Linda Vanderlaan and Andy and Debbie Accetturo and "Gertie.”
    Sunday, April 24 marked the date of our first AKC S.T.A.R. puppy class graduation. Trainers Mitzi Shepherd and Linda Vanderlaan had a fun six weeks playing and training with these owners and puppie...

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