Crossbones Dog Academy

Crossbones Dog Academy Positive dog training in Providence, RI. Day school, group classes, private lessons, and more! We have the ONLY Monday through Friday puppy program in the city!

Crossbones Dog Academy offers dog training, an innovative Puppy Day School program, and Educational Daycare in Providence, Rhode Island. Our Puppy Day School program combines training and socialization to ensure your puppy grows into a well-behaved dog who is a joy to be around. For adult dogs, we have Intensive Training Programs. Our experienced, certified professional dog trainer works with your

dog one-on-one while you're at work or school. Then, meet with one of our trainers for an evening lesson to see what your dog has learned. Our Flex Classes are held 6 days a week! Attend dog training classes when it's convenient for you, and start any time. (Really. Most of our clients start within 7 days!) We also occasionally host seminars and workshops to help you train your canine companion. For more details on our programs, visit our website! We have online registration for our classes & programs.

We are proud sponsors of the 2025 USDAA/UKI Block Party in North Kingstown, RI this weekend! This is RI’s largest agilit...
08/07/2025

We are proud sponsors of the 2025 USDAA/UKI Block Party in North Kingstown, RI this weekend! This is RI’s largest agility trial with 4 rings of action Friday through Sunday.

Best of luck to all competitors, especially those competing for these gift baskets in the USDAA Biathlon tournament!

🔸NOW HIRING! Join the Crossbones Dog Academy team!🔸We’re growing fast to meet the rising demand for our top-notch traini...
08/06/2025

🔸NOW HIRING! Join the Crossbones Dog Academy team!🔸

We’re growing fast to meet the rising demand for our top-notch training, behavior consulting, & daycare services right here in Providence, RI.

🔸We are currently hiring a Dog Daycare Attendant (Full Time + Benefits) 🔸

At Crossbones, we’re not your average dog facility, which is perfect because you’re not an average dog professional.
If you’re passionate about:

🐾 Working in a clean, safe, and modern facility
🐾 Keeping low dog-to-handler ratios for personalized care
🐾 Delivering outstanding customer service to amazing clients
🐾 Using positive, science-based training methods
🐾 Growing your skills and maximizing your earning potential

…then this is the perfect place for you!

Swipe through to see the Top 6 Reasons YOU Should Work at Crossbones, from industry-leading benefits to mentoring and beyond.

Ready to take the next step? Visit our Careers page to learn more and apply online.

Please note: No DMs, calls, or emails about applications — all applications go through the website.

Don’t be in a rush to teach your baby puppy about stairs. ✌️
08/06/2025

Don’t be in a rush to teach your baby puppy about stairs. ✌️

Conclusions and Clinical Relevance- "Results indicated that puppies ≤3 months old should not be allowed access to stairs, but should be allowed outdoor exercise on soft ground in moderately rough terrain to decrease the risk for developing radiographically detectable hip dysplasia."

Meet Storm the Standard Poodle! ✏️ He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School, students. He was really shy at first, but ha...
08/04/2025

Meet Storm the Standard Poodle! ✏️ He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School, students. He was really shy at first, but has started to gain some confidence. He plays in the medium group, and loves chewing on Benebones!

Storm’s owners enrolled him in Puppy Day School so he can meet new dogs and get help with crate training. Welcome to school, Storm! 🐶

Puppy Day School teaches basic manners, boosts crate training & housebreaking, and provides crucial socialization with other dogs. Our manners curriculum includes sit, down, coming when called, loose leash walking, enjoying grooming & nail trims, self-control around food & toys, and politely greeting people. Enjoy having the most well-mannered puppy on the block! Puppy Day School is enrolling now.

For more photos and videos, check out our Instagram: instagram.com/xbonesdog

Meet Celene the Giant Schnauzer! 💡She’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. She was already big enough to start...
08/04/2025

Meet Celene the Giant Schnauzer! 💡She’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. She was already big enough to start in the medium group, and loves playing tug with Ronan the Boxer and Winnie the Lagotto Romagnolo.

Celene’s owners enrolled her in Puppy Day School to get her important socialization with new dogs, people, and environments. Welcome to school, Celene! 🐶

Do you have a puppy at home? Puppy Day School is our comprehensive "private school" experience! Your pup will spend each day learning manners from a team of experienced dog trainers, playing with age-appropriate friends, and gaining valuable socialization in a city environment. Puppy Day School is enrolling now!

For more photos and videos, check out our Instagram: instagram.com/xbonesdog

It's a scorcher out there! ☀️ Here are some summer safety tips for your dog.
07/30/2025

It's a scorcher out there! ☀️ Here are some summer safety tips for your dog.

Meet Niko the Cockapoo! 🚩 He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. He met all the tiny group this week, and mad...
07/17/2025

Meet Niko the Cockapoo! 🚩 He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. He met all the tiny group this week, and made fast friends with Chief the English Bulldog and Josephine the Golden Retriever mix.

Niko’s owners enrolled him in Puppy Day School because their other dog, Milo, is a Puppy Day School alum! So they’ve experienced first hand how much the program benefits both people and puppy! Welcome to school, Niko! 🐶

Curious about Puppy Day School? Enjoy peace of mind knowing our experienced Academy staff is spending the day training your puppy, so you can work or run errands worry-free. Instead of coming home to chewed furniture or soiled carpets, enjoy each evening with a happy, well-behaved puppy who has less energy to devote to nipping, chewing, and other undesirable behavior. Enroll online today!

For more photos and videos, check out our Instagram: instagram.com/xbonesdog

Meet Theo the Miniature Schnauzer mix! 🔵 He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. He plays in the tiny group wi...
07/16/2025

Meet Theo the Miniature Schnauzer mix! 🔵 He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. He plays in the tiny group with Leo the Miniature Goldendoodle and Marie the Cockapoo.

Theo’s owners enrolled him in Puppy Day School to teach him to be comfortable in his crate and that he doesn’t need to narrate his existence! Welcome to school, Theo! 🐶

Puppy Day School teaches basic manners, boosts crate training & housebreaking, and provides crucial socialization with other dogs. Our manners curriculum includes sit, down, coming when called, loose leash walking, enjoying grooming & nail trims, self-control around food & toys, and politely greeting people. Enjoy having the most well-mannered puppy on the block! Puppy Day School is enrolling now.

For more photos and videos, check out our Instagram: instagram.com/xbonesdog

Meet Chief the English Bulldog! ✏️ He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. He romps around the tiny group with...
07/15/2025

Meet Chief the English Bulldog! ✏️ He’s one of our newest Puppy Day School students. He romps around the tiny group with Josephine the Golden Retriever and Pete the French Bulldog.

Chief’s owners enrolled him in Puppy Day School because they’re trying to keep up with is energy and to teach him to chew on appropriate things (not their furniture!) Welcome to school, Chief! 🐶

Do you have a puppy at home? Puppy Day School is our comprehensive "private school" experience! Your pup will spend each day learning manners from a team of experienced dog trainers, playing with age-appropriate friends, and gaining valuable socialization in a city environment. Puppy Day School is enrolling now!

For more photos and videos, check out our Instagram: instagram.com/xbonesdog

Today we’re celebrating Customer Appreciation Day at Crossbones! As a special thank you, all our amazing Educational Day...
07/15/2025

Today we’re celebrating Customer Appreciation Day at Crossbones! As a special thank you, all our amazing Educational Daycare & Puppy Day School clients will be getting a complimentary backpack. (It’s perfect for bringing your dog’s training gear to a class or your next adventure!)

We are so grateful for your support and for being part of our community year after year. Thank you for trusting us with your pups. 🧡

P.S. Tag us in your photos with your new backpack! 🎒

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Providence, RI

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Monday 10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm
Thursday 10am - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 6:30pm

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+14013305892

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Crossbones Dog Academy offers dog training, an innovative Puppy Day School program, and Educational Daycare in Providence, Rhode Island. We have the ONLY Monday through Friday puppy program in the city! Our Puppy Day School program combines training and socialization to ensure your puppy grows into a well-behaved dog who is a joy to be around. For adult dogs, we have Intensive Training Programs. Our experienced, certified professional dog trainer works with your dog one-on-one while you're at work or school. Then, meet with one of our trainers for an evening lesson to see what your dog has learned. Our Flex Classes are held 7 days a week! Attend dog training classes when it's convenient for you, and start any time. (Really. Most of our clients start within 7 days!) We also occasionally host seminars and workshops to help you train your canine companion. For more details on our programs, visit our website! We have online registration for our classes & programs.