Our Complete Puppy Raising Program

Our goal at Crossbones is to help you raise your dog to be an outstanding family pet. In their first year, your puppy will go through so many developmental stages, like the critical socialization period, teething, adolescence, puberty, and fear periods.

Along the way, they need to learn and maintain their manners, such as loose leash walking, greeting people politely, playing nicely with other dogs, coming when called, staying off the countertops, not picking up every little thing they see on walks… it’s a lot for a busy dog owner to stay on top of!

To set you up for success, we’re creating a new program for owners who want support not only through their puppy’s early months, but through the entire first year they’re home… and beyond! Let us guide you through puppyhood, helping you every step of the way.

4 Months of Puppy Day School

First, this program includes four months of Puppy Day School attendance. Your puppy will attend school with us Monday through Friday for 16 weeks. That’s 80 days of learning, socialization, and play!

Weekly Socialization Field Trips (Exclusive!)

Once a week, your puppy will take in new sights, smells, sounds, and social experiences around the city. Locations may include local parks, pet-friendly stores, neighborhood strolls, walks in the woods, and more! Field trips are scaled to your puppy’s age and abilities.

(Field trips are exclusive to this program – they aren’t part of standard Puppy Day School!)

Lifetime Access to Flex Classes

Enjoy access to our Flex Class program for your puppy’s entire life! Training is a lifetime journey, not a one-time event. We’ll help you build and maintain your puppy’s training into adulthood and beyond.

(By contrast, Puppy Day School only includes Flex Class access during your pup’s enrollment.)

Double the 1-on-1 Support

Each week, enjoy two one-on-one Puppy Teacher Conferences with one of our certified dog trainers. We can provide in-person guidance or chat with you over Zoom or a phone call – we know you’re busy! Whatever questions you have about puppy raising, we’ve got the answers.

Weekly Report Cards

Here’s one thing the Complete Puppy Training Program still has in common with Puppy Day School: weekly report cards! Perfect for hanging on the fridge, this provides a snapshot of how your puppy is progressing in school.

Eight Months of Follow Up Support

After those four months of Puppy Day School attendance are complete, you’ll have eight monthly follow-up Virtual Consultations to get more one-on-one guidance as your puppy navigates adolescence. Your trainer will coach you through any bumps in the road, as well as make sure you’re on track to meet your training goals! (This is a great overlap with Educational Daycare to maintain your pup’s training, as well as meet their exercising and socializing needs.)

If you haven’t done so already, please read our Puppy Day School FAQ for details on eligibility.

To start the process, pay for tuition below. You’ll receive details via e-mail to register for your Puppy Day School evaluation. Once you register, we’ll reach out to your veterinarian for health records.

If you’re a current Puppy Day School client, email us to discuss upgrading to the Complete Puppy Raising Program.

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Complete Puppy Training Program

$6875plus tax

16 weeks enrollment
Multiple training sessions each day
Lifetime access to Flex Class program
Two weekly 30-minute Puppy Teacher Conferences
Weekly socialization field trips
Weekly report cards
E-mail support between appointments
Eight monthly 30-minute Virtual Consultations after the program
New students: Free 60-minute evaluation ($125 value!)
New students: Free no-pull Freedom Harness & leash ($50 value)