Click to Calm for Canine Confidence with Emma Parsons
The purpose of this seminar is to teach dogs to focus on their handlers in high distraction environments. These exercises will be perfect for the competition dog and handler team. We will begin by reviewing the new Click to Calm protocol (the presence of the trigger IS the cue to look at the handler) as well as work on necessary Foundation [Read more...]
Running Contacts Agility Training Seminar with Andy Winther
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesThis half-day agility training seminar will focus on teaching running contacts. Open to dogs 9 months of age and up at any stage in their running contact journey. Join us to get coaching on your individual dog's "next steps" in the process! Monday, June 19th 8AM to 1PM Working Spot: $140 + tax, limit 8. Click here to register! Auditing Spot: [Read more...]
TAGteach Level 1 Certification Seminar
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesTAGteach International is offering a seminar for professional certification of TAGteach instructors. Attendees will learn how to apply the marker-based positive reinforcement TAGteach method of teaching and coaching, becoming popular in the US and around the world. TAGteach is a ground-breaking teaching technology used for fast-track learning in disciplines ranging from elite athletes, non-verbal children with autism, medical students, dog trainers, [Read more...]
Toy Play & Marker Cues Seminar with Shade Whitesel
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesLocation and arousal-dependent marker cues are becoming "a thing!" Learn why and how from one of the first trainers to use them in sport. We'll practice them on each other first, then teach your dogs the difference between at least two different marker cues and explore the possibilities for improving your communication, along with the why. Have a dog that you [Read more...]
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Testing
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us Monday, August 21st for an AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog testing event! All breeds and mixes are welcome. Pre-registration is required, $30 per test. We are offering all levels of Canine Good Citizen testing (CGC, Community Canine/CGCA, and Urban/CGCU) as well as Trick Dog Testing at the Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced levels! Trick Dog testing is $30 per [Read more...]
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Testing
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us Thursday, May 16th for an AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog testing event! All breeds and mixes are welcome. Pre-registration is required, $30 per test. We are offering all levels of Canine Good Citizen testing (CGC, Community Canine/CGCA, and Urban/CGCU) as well as Trick Dog Testing at the Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced levels! Trick Dog testing is $30 per [Read more...]
Emma Parsons Seminars: Connecting the Dots in Agility & You Talking to Me?! Attention Around Distractions
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesSaturday, August 3rd: Connecting the Dots in Agility Sunday, August 4th: You Talking to Me?! Attention Around Distractions 9AM-4PM each day Attend one day or both - the choice is yours! Saturday: Connecting the Dots in Agility Is your dog over-stimulated when you are working with them in agility? Do they hold their Start Line Stay? Once released, do they start [Read more...]
Shade Whitesel Seminars: Location/Arousal Specific Marker Cues & Reducing Reinforcement
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesSaturday, August 24th: Location & Arousal Specific Marker Cues Sunday, August 25th: Reducing Reinforcement 9AM-5PM each day Attend one day or both - the choice is yours! Saturday: Location & Arousal Specific Marker Cues Reinforcement drives behavior, right? What if your dog cares what type of reinforcement they get and likes some more than others? What if specific types of reinforcement [Read more...]
Holiday Photo Sessions with Photography by Rochelle
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesJoin us Friday, December 13th for our special Holiday Photography Sessions with Photography by Rochelle, where your best friend can shine in front of our festive backdrop! For just $45, you will enjoy a ten-minute photo session complete with an array of festive, fun props. Each session includes high-resolution digital downloads of your photos, delivered by email by the end of [Read more...]
New Year’s Day Agility Rookie Camp
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesBoost your beginner dog’s agility training at Rookie Camp! This focused 4-hour seminar is designed for dogs who have completed our Dog Sport Fundamentals class, or for young dogs with owners who have previously competed in dog agility. This seminar will build on the foundation skills your dog has already developed, setting the stage for a bright future in dog agility! [Read more...]
Emma Parsons Seminars: Click to Calm for High Performance
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesSaturday, March 1st & Sunday, March 2nd: Click to Calm for High Performance 9AM-4PM each day A full weekend seminar When competing, and out in the great wide world, the challenges are many: Fighting for your dog’s attention when in highly arousing situations. Teaching your dog a variety of foundation behaviors that can be especially helpful in any situation. Dealing with [Read more...]
Agility Rookie Camp – April 2025
Crossbones Dog Academy 189 Swan St., Providence, RI, United StatesBoost your beginner dog’s agility training at Rookie Camp! This focused 4-hour seminar is designed for dogs who have completed our Dog Sport Fundamentals class, or for young dogs with owners who have previously competed in dog agility. This seminar will build on the foundation skills your dog has already developed, setting the stage for a bright future in dog agility! [Read more...]