We’re kicking off a fun new dog training challenge to inspire you to work hard and train your dog this summer. We know it can be tempting to kick back and relax. But just because school is out for the human kiddos doesn’t mean it’s out for your dog!

Here’s how this works: participate in classes and activities to earn stars. The more stars you earn, the more goodies you’ll receive!

This challenge runs from June 1st through August 31st. If you’ve already done cool stuff with us this month, don’t panic – we’re going to award stars retroactively!

How to Earn Stars

In a calendar week (Sunday through Saturday):

  • 1 star for the first class you attend, 2 stars for the second class, 3 stars for the third class, 4 stars for the fourth class, 5 stars for the fifth class… & 1 star for posting about the challenge on social media & tagging us! (@xbonesdog on Facebook & Instagram)
  • 2 stars for attending any Workshop.
  • 1 star for passing any AKC test:
    STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine (CGCA), CGC Urban (CGC), and each level of AKC Trick Dog!
  • 1 bonus star for taking an advanced level class for the first time:
    Recall Mastery, Power Walking, CGC Prep, Performance Fundamentals, Agility Skill Building, Agility Competition Prep, Trick Skill Building.
    (You get a star for attending the class AND an extra star for taking something new for the first time!)
  • 1 star for earning an agility title in any organization.
    (Had to throw in a little something for my sport dog peeps!)

Prizes

Here’s what you and your dog can earn!

  • 5 stars = poop bag roll
  • 10 stars = clicker
  • 20 stars = one ear chew (lamb ear, pig ear, or cow ear)
  • 30 stars = Earth Animal No Hide chew of your choice
  • 40 stars = bag of treats of your choice
  • 50 stars = Benebone OR Happy Howie’s roll of your choice

A special prize will be awarded to the dog & handler team who earn the MOST stars by the end of the challenge.

Registration Raffles

We want to encourage you to sign up early & get started earning stars. So, each dog & handler team will have one raffle ticket toward each of the following raffles as long as they have earned at least one star!

Sign up before 6/22: A food-dispensing toy of your choice!
Sign up before 6/29: A bonus Single Class Pass!

Summer Dog Training Challenge
A goodie basket from a previous challenge

Star Raffles

Each dog & handler team will have one raffle ticket per star toward the following raffles. The more stars you earn, the more chances you have to win!

  • 6/30: Goodie basket with $75 worth of retail items!
  • 7/31: Goodie basket with $75 worth of retail items!
  • 8/31: Goodie basket with $75 worth of retail items!

Ready to sign up?

There are three ways to do it. You can sign up in person at any class with us, via text at 401-330-5892 (yes, you can now text your dog trainers!), or by e-mailing the front desk team at woof@crossbonesdog.com. Whatever floats your boat!

Disclaimer: All prizes must be picked up by the end of the day on 9/13/2019. None will be mailed. Prizes limited to stock on hand in our retail store; no rainchecks or substitutions.