Crossbones Dog Academy

Training programs include Puppy Day School (for puppies under 6 months), Flex Classes (on-demand group sessions), Intensive Training (5- or 8-week programs with combined private and group instruction), and Behavior Consulting (1-on-1 sessions for reactivity, fear, or aggression). All programs emphasize owner education, with weekly progress reports, trainer conferences, and unlimited access to Flex Classes for continued reinforcement at home. Agility and Reactive Recovery programs are specialized tracks within their offerings.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program: Puppy Day School and Educational Daycare are daily/weekly packages; Flex Classes offer budget-friendly group training; Intensive Training includes 5- or 8-week structured programs with private and group components. Private lessons and behavior consulting are tailored to individual needs. Treats and gear available for purchase in their retail store.

Crossbones Dog Academy is a premier positive dog training school in Providence, Rhode Island, helping puppies and adult dogs transition from chaos to calm using modern, reward-based methods. They offer personalized training for owners and their dogs, focusing on building confidence, manners, and lifelong skills through positive reinforcement. Services include Puppy Day School, group classes, private lessons, and intensive 5- to 8-week training programs tailored to real-life goals like loose leash walking, recall, and reactivity recovery. Their team of certified trainers and behavior consultants also provides Educational Daycare, agility training, and behavior consulting for fearful, anxious, or aggressive dogs. They emphasize teaching owners how to maintain progress at home and foster a supportive community for dog families.

They specialize in helping families navigate common challenges like pulling on leash, crate barking, house accidents, and reactivity around other dogs. With over 600 puppy graduates since 2014 and 10+ years of experience, they’ve helped dogs of all ages and backgrounds—including senior rescues and high-energy breeds—achieve lasting behavioral change without shock collars or punitive methods.

Accomplishments

Co-owner Dan Lombard and his dog Anthem are 2025 Cynosport World Games Biathlon National Champions in dog agility. The team has over 600 puppy graduates since 2014 and over 100 five-star reviews. Trainers hold certifications including CPDT-KA and KPA-CTP.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a free phone call to discuss their dog’s needs and receive personalized program recommendations. After the call, they can enroll in Puppy Day School, Flex Classes, private lessons, or an Intensive Training Program based on their goals and schedule.