Are you brand new to the sport of dog agility? Do you live near Providence, Rhode Island? Great! You're in the right place.  I’m Katherine Ostiguy, the co-owner and head trainer at Crossbones Dog Academy. I have competed in and coached the sport of dog agility for over fifteen years. I teach agility classes for [Read more...]

Coming when called is a behavior that dog owners almost always desire. A great recall means the difference between participating in a lot of fun activities – such as romps on the beach, playing at the dog park, hiking off-leash in the woods, competing in dog sports – and sitting on the sidelines. We get asked [Read more...]

Be sure to pick a training treat that your dog enjoys! The number one question I receive from owners learning to clicker train their dogs: what makes a great training treat? Here are the things I recommend you consider when choosing treats to use while training your dog. Size You will be using a [Read more...]

We once thought Strata was "not treat motivated" when actually, he needed to lose a bit of weight and be offered tastier treats! When dog owners find out that clicker training requires using a lot of dog treats, some express concern. They start to tell me that their dogs are not food motivated. I [Read more...]

Puppy Day School alum Ursus passed the CGC test! Will your dog be next? Find out this summer! We’re excited to announce two new training opportunities this summer at Crossbones: a new format for our CGC Prep class and an AKC Canine Good Citizen testing event! Not sure what the AKC Canine Good [Read more...]

Curious about what to expect when you sign your dog up for an Educational Daycare evaluation at Crossbones? Here is what you can expect, and what our team members are looking for from you and your dog. Arriving for Your Daycare Evaluation The evaluation starts as soon as you and your dog arrive at Crossbones. [Read more...]