Crossbones Dog Academy is Providence’s premier positive dog training school, helping puppies and adult dogs go from chaos to calm with modern, reward-based methods. Our certified dog trainers and behavior consultants will teach you AND your dog! Services include Puppy Day School, group classes, private lessons, and Intensive Training Programs tailored to real-life goals like polite greetings, loose leash walking, coming when called, and resolving reactivity. We focus on effective, dog-friendly training that builds confidence and manners while teaching owners like you how to maintain results at home.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Group classes
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Beginner training
Class options
Weekend classes
Dog sports
Agility
Trick training
Additional services
Daycare
Other listed services
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Animal Behavior
Boot Camp
Coaching Lessons
Dog Academy
Dog Behavior Consulting
Dog Park
Dog Safe
Dog Showing
Dog Sports
Dog Trainer Program
Dog's Evaluation
Dog's Health
Flex Classes
Group Instruction
Intensive Training Programs
Potty Breaks
Private Coaching
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Do you do therapy dog tests or training here?
At this time (April 2017), we do not offer therapy dog testing. However, we do offer AKC Canine Good Citizen testing which is a prerequisite for some therapy dog tests, and some of our group class students have gone on to pass the therapy dog test. We can help you train your dog toward this goal.
Community answer · Crossbones Dog Academy · 2018-09-21
5/5If you want a well-behaved dog, this is the place. They're expert trainers who not only give you the tools to train, but also the "why" behind it. Their policies can be a little difficult to navigate, and the prices can make your jaw drop. However, once you get over the initial s…Read full reviewClose full review
If you want a well-behaved dog, this is the place. They're expert trainers who not only give you the tools to train, but also the "why" behind it. Their policies can be a little difficult to navigate, and the prices can make your jaw drop. However, once you get over the initial shock, the policies make sense and you absolutely get a good return on the investment. The people are super nice. The training is quality. The retail shop has it all and is reasonably priced (I was actually shocked by how reasonably priced the products are).
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Pelican Bishop
5/5
Great service! A little spendy, but my dogs behavior speaks for itself. They've been super supportive throughout the training process.
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Caitlin Shanley
5/5If you're searching for a safe, fun, and loving environment for your pup, look no further. I cannot say enough good things about Crossbones! The staff clearly know their stuff and treat the dogs so kindly. I have felt very comfortable leaving my puppy in their care, knowing he wi…Read full reviewClose full review
If you're searching for a safe, fun, and loving environment for your pup, look no further. I cannot say enough good things about Crossbones! The staff clearly know their stuff and treat the dogs so kindly. I have felt very comfortable leaving my puppy in their care, knowing he will be well-looked after while simultaneously being taught good behaviors. The facilities are top-notch, with ample space for play, both indoors and out. Hygiene and safety are clearly priorities here. The experience Crossbones offers is second to none!
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Arleen Quinlan
5/5
Wonderful attentive staff fully committed to working and training my pup in the most positive environment . My puppy started here at 8 weeks old. Now at six months he is the most lovely, well behaved little teenager. Crossbones has taught him all the fundamentals and we continue to build on them daily.
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Not Saying
1/5
Company charges $80 to fill out an intake form. For that price there should be some value added, there is not. I understand that their time is worth something, as is others such as an attorney who will consult with you for no fee prior to taking you in as a client. The attorney does this because he or she understands that this is the cost of doing business.
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