Crossbones Dog Academy

Crossbones Dog Academy offers comprehensive training programs for puppies and adult dogs. For puppies, they provide socialization, manners training, daytime care, and expert guidance through programs like Puppy Day School and a Complete Puppy Raising Program.

For adult dogs, training aims to transition from chaos to calm, enhancing the bond between dog and owner. Behavior consulting offers one-on-one training specifically for fearful, aggressive, and anxious behaviors.

Group Flex Classes are available for basic manners, offering a budget-friendly and convenient option. Intensive Training programs, lasting 5 or 8 weeks, allow owners and their dogs to learn together and make significant progress. Additionally, Educational Daycare provides exercise, enrichment, rest, and socialization while reinforcing good manners. The academy also offers specialized training in Agility and Canine Good Citizen preparation.

Crossbones Dog Academy is a team of professional dog trainers and canine care staff dedicated to providing exceptional care and positive education for dogs and their owners. They specialize in puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, dog sports, and addressing behavioral issues such as fear, aggression, and anxiety.

The academy uses positive training methods that are safe, effective, and dog-friendly, adhering to CCPDT’s Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics. They believe that early socialization, consistent training, and regular physical and mental enrichment are key to bringing out the best in any dog.

Located in Providence, RI, right off I-95, Crossbones Dog Academy offers various programs including group Flex Classes for basic manners, Intensive Training programs (5- and 8-week options), and Educational Daycare to maintain training and provide exercise, enrichment, and socialization. They also offer private, one-on-one training for specific behavior problems.

Accomplishments

Crossbones Dog Academy has been providing positive, effective dog training since 2010. The team includes certified trainers such as Katherine Ostiguy, who holds KPA CTP and CPDT-KA certifications. The academy adheres to CCPDT’s Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics.

How to Get Started!

Clients can start by scheduling a free phone call to discuss their needs and learn more about the programs offered.