s.t.a.r Puppy classes
Raising the dog you want starts now. Don’t wait.
Everyone thinks if they raise a puppy themselves, it won’t be “messed up”.
Newsflash: Parents have been screwing up their kids for decades — and they loved us.
So don’t think you’re immune just because your dog is “a baby.”
The truth is:
Puppies are in a critical developmental window right now.
The choices you make in the first few months literally shape how your dog’s brain wires itself for life — how they think, how they handle stress, and how they see the world.
And while it’s totally normal to make mistakes, it’s a lot easier to prevent them than to fix them later.
I know this because I’ve lived it.
Before I became a dog trainer, I got my dogs as puppies — and I screwed it up.
I loved them, I meant well, but I didn’t know what I was doing. Now, I help dog owners learn from those mistakes, so you can raise a calm, confident dog from day one — not one you have to “fix” later.
🎓 What Are STAR Puppy Classes?
STAR Puppy is a 6-week group class for puppies under 12 months of age.
It’s designed to give you everything you actually need to raise a happy, emotionally healthy, well-behaved dog — the kind that doesn’t end up in behavioral rehab at age two.
You’ll build the foundation for a lifetime of success with your dog — and learn how to parent your puppy in a way that supports their brain, their body, and their emotions.
All of this while working around other puppies — which means your dog learns to stay calm and focused around other dogs, instead of reacting to them. That’s called neutrality — and it’s one of the most valuable skills your dog can ever learn.
📍 Class Details:
For puppies under 12 months old
Must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
Sunday Class Times Available
Location: 550 Grant Ave Suite A in Junction City, KS
Classes are limited to 6 dogs per class — don’t wait to register!
What’s Inside our
S.t.a.r Puppy classes?
6 weeks Packed with Real-World Tips
Our group classes are designed to give you practical, real-life training tools you can use from the moment you walk out the door. Each session builds skills that matter — like leash walking, impulse control, and calm behavior around other dogs — so you're not just learning "commands," you're raising a dog you can actually live with.
🐶 What You & Your Puppy Will Learn:
Critical thinking & problem-solving
Impulse control (no more nipping or jumping)
Sit, down, stand, wait, and come
Loose leash walking (without dragging you)
Cooperative care (handling, grooming, vet prep)
Potty training & crate training
Puppy body language and emotional regulation
How to manage overexcitement, biting, jumping, and barking
How to actually enjoy training your dog — and be proud of them
What you get:
6 Weekly Group classes
These structured sessions give you hands-on coaching and a predictable routine to build real skills in a supportive group setting — so you’re not trying to figure it out on your own.
STAR Puppy Test,
Certificate, & Ribbon
Celebrate your hard work with a nationally recognized certificate and ribbon that proves your puppy has learned focus, manners, and emotional control — and that you’ve done the work to support them.
free 6 Week Membership
to Canine revolution
Get access to exclusive training videos, bonus content, accountability, and live support to keep the momentum going between classes — so you always know what to work on and how to do it.
Real Results from Real Dog Owners
I highly recommend Common Scents Training. We approached Emily due to our dog’s reactive issues. Emily’s approach is straightforward and non-judgmental. Her training instructions were easy to understand and put into practice. She has a deep understanding of dog behavior and has helped us understand our dog better. Walks are getting easier and our dog’s confidence has grown. I only wish we had approached her sooner.
Rebekah M.
“I’ve done some group classes with Emily and it’s been pretty life changing for us. Emily makes training fun and something to look forward to so I’m super happy to have this group as a resource!”
Takara H.
“We have the best trainer in Emily with Common Scents Dog Training. She is so gentle and at ease with Duke. It helps Duke and Mommy.”
Robbie L.
only $200
✔️ 6 weekly group classes
✔️ Access to the trainer in between sessions for help
✔️ 6 weeks of membership to Canine Revolution
✔️ Graduation Certificate and Ribbon
Give your puppy the right start - right now.
For just $200, you’ll get six weeks of small-group classes led by a certified trainer, hands on coaching, and socialization done the right way - calm, structured, and safe!
Frequently asked questions
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Common Scents Dog Trainers are Science-Based Dog trainers. Science-based trainers teach through effectively communicating with the dog in ways they comprehend. A variety of methods are used, including positive reinforcement, shaping, teaching by example, and more.
I do not use any techniques that are considered abuse and believe in LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive).
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I do recommend clicker training your dog because it is 50% faster than other methods. You’re busy! You need all the free time you can get.
If you’re not a fan of the clicker, that’s ok! You can still be successful with your dog. (I hated clickers when I first started training my dogs!)
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The word “positive” in the term “Positive Reinforcement” does not mean EMOTION.
It means ADDITION.
You are adding something to the situation to get a desired behavior to continue.
To ONLY use Positive Reinforcement means that you as a dog parent, has NEVER yelled at your dog.
That you NEVER say “no”.
That you NEVER turn around and walk away when your dog jumps on you.
All of those things are PUNISHMENTS.
Science tells us that dogs learn by reinforcement and punishments. It also tells us that dogs (and people) learn best with positive reinforcement. So that is where we start, and we adjust as-needed based on the dog’s needs.
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If your puppy is a little “barky” when meeting new people or dogs, it’s probably because they’re in a Fear Stage.
If you don’t know what a Fear Stage is, you DEFINITELY needs to be in our group classes so we can help you through them.
If your dog is too stressed or fearful during the class, we will ask you to take them home so that we don’t traumatize them for life. We will convert your classes into private sessions instead. -
Yup! And I’m a stickler about it.
Prior to the first day of class, I will need a photo of their vaccination records. If they’ve had the live Bordatella vaccine (nasal or oral), it will need to have been more than 9 days prior to the start of class.