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.

08/14/2026

At last: a freeze-dried goat milk training treat!

Wiggle Whip just arrived at Crossbones and we are IN LOVE with these treats. We already sold over half our initial order in the first week after showing them off at an agility trial. (When the dog sport people like it, you KNOW it’s good stuff.)

Pick up a bag in store today! 🫐🍏🍌🍓

Toys in group play? Yes! 🎾One of the reasons we require all dogs in Educational Daycare to attend at least 3 times per w...
08/08/2026

Toys in group play? Yes! 🎾

One of the reasons we require all dogs in Educational Daycare to attend at least 3 times per week is to keep the group dynamic stable. Our playgroups are small (no more than 10 dogs to 1 handler) and the dogs all know each other well.

As a result, we can use high-value treats and fun toys in playgroup without scuffles and fights. This allows us to reward each dog for coming when called and listening to our team’s cues.

More outlets for your dog’s energy and natural behaviors = a happier, better-behaved dog at home.

That’s why many of our Puppy Day School graduates stay at Crossbones and maintain their dog’s education with us!

This afternoon, Cat and Dan visited the Rhode Island SPCA Critter Camp! It’s Animal Careers Week, so they answered campe...
08/01/2026

This afternoon, Cat and Dan visited the Rhode Island SPCA Critter Camp! It’s Animal Careers Week, so they answered campers’ questions about what it’s like to be a dog trainer. They also led the campers in some clicker training exercises, too. 🐾

We have a soft spot for kids who are interested in dog training. Cat was just 11 years old when she took her first dog training class and immediately knew what she wanted to do when she grew up.

If you have a Scouts group, 4-H program, or other youth group that would like to learn more about dog training, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s talk about dogs! 🐶

Yesterday we celebrated our “America’s Coolest” win with our daytime program pups! 🧡Your dogs enjoyed peanut butter PupC...
07/21/2026

Yesterday we celebrated our “America’s Coolest” win with our daytime program pups! 🧡

Your dogs enjoyed peanut butter PupCups topped with freeze-dried cheddar cheese crumbs, and the look on their faces said it all. Pups were happily surprised to end their mid-day naps or training sessions with a fun treat. 🐾

(Fret not, pups with allergies or restricted diets received something on their “safe” list instead.)

Thank you again for your trust and support. We love what we do, and we love the dogs we get to do it with!

Cool dogs get cool treats! 😎🐾We’re celebrating Crossbones being named one of Pets+ Magazine’s America’s Coolest pet busi...
07/20/2026

Cool dogs get cool treats! 😎🐾

We’re celebrating Crossbones being named one of Pets+ Magazine’s America’s Coolest pet businesses with a complimentary PupCup for all dogs attending Puppy Day School & Educational Daycare today! 👅

It’s our way of saying thank you to the amazing dogs and families who make us what we are. We’re really proud of this recognition and want to share the celebration with you!

(Stay tuned… more fun to come when the article is published! 🎉)

We were named one of PETS+ Magazine’s “America’s Coolest” pet businesses for 2026, and the reason really comes down to w...
07/16/2026

We were named one of PETS+ Magazine’s “America’s Coolest” pet businesses for 2026, and the reason really comes down to what we’ve always believed in: structure, education for both ends of the leash, and real training results.

Our Puppy Day School program, Educational Daycare, and positive results-based dog training approach are what set Crossbones apart. We’re proud of the recognition, and even prouder of the dogs, clients, and team members behind it.

Next week, we’re kicking off the celebration with our Puppy Day School and Educational Daycare pups! Each dog attending on Monday will receive a complimentary “cool” PupCup (tasty no-sugar-added whipped cream!) as a mid-day treat.

We’ve got some big news…Crossbones Dog Academy has been named one of Pets+ Magazine’s “America’s Coolest” pet businesses...
07/15/2026

We’ve got some big news…

Crossbones Dog Academy has been named one of Pets+ Magazine’s “America’s Coolest” pet businesses for 2026! 🎉

Only 9 businesses nationwide were selected this year and we are so honored to be one of them! (We’re also amazed that someone *other* than our moms thinks we’re cool. 😎)

What makes this award especially meaningful is why we were chosen. The judges highlighted our Puppy Day School program, our focus on enrichment and education, and the way we’ve built Crossbones around strong relationships: with you, your dogs, and our amazing team.

This recognition doesn’t happen without you. Every puppy you’ve trusted us with, every training journey you’ve committed to, every recommendation you’ve made, all of it played a role in getting us here. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We’ll be featured in an upcoming issue of PETS+ magazine, and we’ll be heading to the SUPERZOO, by WPA trade show in August as part of the award experience.

More to come, including how we’re celebrating with you 👀

In the meantime, thank you for being part of the Crossbones community.

—🧡 Katherine & Dan

It’s going to be a hot week! ☀️ Here’s what we’re doing at Crossbones to keep your dog cool.🧊 Our entire facility is air...
06/29/2026

It’s going to be a hot week! ☀️ Here’s what we’re doing at Crossbones to keep your dog cool.

🧊 Our entire facility is air conditioned
🧊 Fans on to provide a cool breeze
🧊 Fresh water in every play space
🧊 Shade canopy in the outdoor yard
🧊 Outdoor time limited to “business only” (no playtime, just pottying!)

We maintain a very low dog-to-staff (10-to-1) ratio in playgroup to make sure we can keep a close eye on every dog and step in before they overdo it.

Need to escape the heat this week? Join us for a Flex Class in the air conditioning or shop our freezer products for an ice cold treat for your dog! ❄️

Our mobile store is all set up for four days of fun at the Hockamock Kennel Club & Wampanoag Kennel Club AKC conformatio...
06/24/2026

Our mobile store is all set up for four days of fun at the Hockamock Kennel Club & Wampanoag Kennel Club AKC conformation shows! 🏆

This event is at Wide World of Indoor Sports in North Kingstown, RI. Come visit us and enjoy the show! Spectators are welcome and admission is free, but please leave your dog at home.

Address

189 Swan Street
Providence, RI
02905

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14013305892

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