Mastering Your First Dog Training Class: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Here at Crossbones, our goal is that you hit the ground running and start making progress in your very first dog training class. In […]
What Chew Should I Bring to Dog Training Class?
At Crossbones, we have an unusual item on our group class “required equipment” list: an edible chew or enrichment toy. After many years of teaching […]
Getting Started in Our Dog Agility Classes
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 […]
“New & Completely Different” Flexible Group Dog Training Classes
{{ UPDATE 2018: This is an old blog post! For the most up-to-date details and unbroken links, please visit our Flex Class page for everything you need to know. }}
We’ve held group dog training classes here in Providence for over two years now. We have always been interested in feedback from our wonderful students. Some of the things we heard back […]
Introduction to Dog Agility Class [VIDEO]
It’s no secret that dog agility is my passion. 2016 is going to be my 12th consecutive year of competing in this great sport. For several years, I’ve taught beginner dog agility classes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I decided to put together a video showing what I teach in this introductory class to give prospective students an idea of what […]
The Power of Peanut Butter
Behold! One of the most versatile dog training tools known to man. (Photo Credit: Victoria Chilinski)
What’s your favorite training tool? Dog trainers are always looking for the latest and greatest items to add to their bag of tricks. My answer can be found at any supermarket or convenience store: […]