

TRAINING ACADEMY
200 Terminal Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Our structured training programs aim to teach essential life skills, such as obedience, leash manners, impulse control, confidence building, and socialization, through personalized guidance that fits your dog's pace and personality. Our curriculum is designed around practical goals that can be applied in your home and day-to-day life. With a blend of structured exercises and enrichment, our curriculum engages both body and mind, helping dogs thrive in their everyday lives while building lasting habits through fun and connection. Whether you're building basic manners or navigative more complex behavior, we're here to help your journey--one paw at a time!
About The Training Academy
Our Training Academy offers an individualized training program that sets the owner and their dog(s) up for long term success. We are a small team, which allows us to meet each dog and their person where they are in their training journey. As relationship-based trainers, we use a balanced approach combining positive reinforcement with fair, effective guidance. Our goal is to build trust, confidence, and clear communication. Every dog is unique, and our team is committed to finding dynamic strategies tailored to meet your dog's needs and your lifestyle.
Steps to enroll your dog in any of our Academy options:
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Register through Gingr here.
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Fill out our questionnaire here.
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Set up initial private evaluation lesson with a trainer - the cost is $115 and is typically 1 hour long.
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During the evaluation, our trainers will work with the owners to create a foundation for the training. We will discuss owners’ goals and create a curriculum tailored to the owner and dog which will include what should be practiced at home. We provide a tour of our facilities and go over any questions the owners may have. At the end of the lesson, we will finalize the enrollment of the dog’s initial (3) weeks of The Academy.
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Crate Escape Training Academy Hours:
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Drop-off Hours - 7am - 10am (please let us know your estimated time of arrival)
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Pick-up Hours - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
PROGRAMS
Academy Program: $1,185 Enrollment Package
minimum of 9 sessions, $115/day for additional sessions
(available after completing the initial private evaluation with our trainer)
The Academy Enrollment Package includes:
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9 sessions (3 days/week)
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1 private training session
A (3) week long program where your dog attends 3 days a week and goes through individualized and group training. During these 3 weeks, our trainers will work with your dog throughout the day with both individual and group training sessions focusing on each individual dog's needs. Our trainers work with the dogs at our facility and surrounding neighborhoods. Owners are provided with videos, virtual and in-person communication, and hands-on assistance from our trainers. Private training sessions may be suggested by trainers to provide additional assistance at home.
Each owner is provided with:
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A customized shared file that has the training curriculum, education for owners, and helpful resources specific to each dog. We update it on days the dog attends Academy with notes, homework, and helpful information for owners to better understand their dog and how the training works.
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Videos from our trainers working with the dogs on Academy days
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Thorough communication with our trainers for extra support and guidance
Best suited for:
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People who want to do some of the training themselves, but need help getting started
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Busy families or professionals who need extra help and supplemental training
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Long term help and support
Upon the completion of the initial Academy 3 week course, our trainers will discuss what the recommended next step is for training your dog. Some of the options could include:
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Continuing training at The Academy
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Continuing training at The Academy Ph.D. Program
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Continuing training at The High Spirited Hounds Program
Masters Program: $1,650 Enrollment Package
minimum of 9 sessions, $150/day for additional sessions
(this option must be approved by a trainer after completing the initial private evaluation)
The Mastsers Enrollment Package includes:
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9 sessions (3 days/week)
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2 private training session
The Masters Program days include more in-depth training. Your dog will spend the day with us working with one of our trainers on your dog’s specific needs. Trainers continue the work that was started in the 3-week Academy course and work closely with the owners towards their goals. While your dog is enrolled in the Academy Masters Program, trainers may suggest more individual lessons to better help owners.
Ph.D. Program: $2,150 Enrollment Package
minimum of 12 sessions, $150/day for additional sessions
(this option must be approved by a trainer after completing the initial private evaluation)
The Ph.D. Enrollment Package includes:
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9 sessions (3 days/week)
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1 private training session
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1 Mini Educator E-collar
The Ph.D. program teaches the owner and dog the language of the E-Collar as well as continuing all previous training. During the 4 weeks, our trainers assist in properly conditioning the dog to the e-collar. During each day they get individual training sessions, working on the e-collar for recalls, both at our facility and surrounding neighborhood. Using a tool like the Mini Educator E-collar gives us the safety net to enjoy off-leash adventures. Our trainers work closely with owners ensuring their confidence in utilizing the tool properly. Owners should expect to spend time with a trainer each week going over the dog and owners progress. While your dog is enrolled in the Academy Ph.D. Program, trainers may suggest more individual lessons to better help owners.
Private Training: $175/1 hour
Setting up an individual training session at our facility allows us to create a foundation in a managed and neutral environment. No matter age, size, breed, or behavior, we will work on creating a balanced relationship between owner and dog. Owners will be provided with a follow-up of the lesson with a curriculum for at-home practice.
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