Day Training at Uptown Dogs with Constellation Dog Academy
Real-World Skills — Built Into Your Dog’s Daycare Day
Uptown Dogs and Constellation Dog Academy have partnered to bring structured, real-world training directly into your dog’s daycare day. Your dog builds meaningful skills while they’re already at daycare — no extra drop-offs and no added stress to your schedule.
Our structured training programs strengthen everyday manners, refine specific behaviors, and support dogs with big feelings — all through thoughtful, relationship-based training.
How Day Training Works
While your dog attends daycare at Uptown Dogs, our trainers work one-on-one with them during scheduled 30-minute sessions. Thirty minutes is intentional—most dogs learn best in short, focused bursts; longer sessions can lead to boredom or overwhelm and reduce retention.
Each session is thoughtfully paced and designed to build both skill and emotional regulation.
After Every Session, You’ll Receive A Brief Summary Outlining:
● What we practiced
● How your dog responded
● Clear instructions for supporting the behavior at home
You stay informed. Your dog builds real progress.
Most families enroll in our structured 3-Week Day Training Intensive, designed to create measurable progress through repetition and consistency.
The Following Training Elements Are Included as Part of Our 3-Week Intensive Program:
● Kickoff Planning Consult with our head trainer
● 6 Trainer-Led Daycare Sessions (2x/week for 3 weeks)
● Digital Training Journal with written tutorials
● Choose Your Skill Transfer Option:
1-Hour In-Home Transfer Session OR
5-Class Group Training Pack
At the end of the three weeks, you and your trainer will review your dog’s progress and discuss next steps. If another round of training would be beneficial, we’ll outline a clear plan. If your dog is ready to transition, we’ll guide you toward the best continuation option.
Investment: $549
Training Programs to Choose From
We start with a Kickoff Consult to assess your dog’s temperament, goals, skill level, and learning style. From there, we recommend the program that will create the most meaningful progress.
The Constellation Skills Series
(Level 1 & Level 2 Life Skills)
Build reliable, real-world manners.
Focus areas include:
● Polite greetings
● Loose leash walking
● Recall
● Calm public settling
Perfect for puppy training graduates and adolescent dog training clients building consistency with real-world life skills and obedience training.
Skill Sprint Intensives
(Focused Skill Building)
Target one skill. Build fluency.
Popular sprints:
● Greetings & Door Manners
● Loose Leash Walking
● Recall
● Mat/ Cafe Ready Work
● Impulse Control
Short-term, structured, and goal-oriented.
Big Feelings Program
(Emotional Regulation & Recovery)
For dogs who become overstimulated or frustrated — especially around other dogs.
We focus on:
● Arousal recovery
● Frustration tolerance
● Disengagement
● Calm exposure
Designed for social dogs who need help staying steady
FAQs
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Yes. Training sessions are layered into your dog’s day with intentional pacing to prevent overwhelm.
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Most dogs learn best in short, focused sessions. After about 30 minutes, many dogs become bored or overstimulated, which can reduce retention. Keeping sessions concise helps maximize learning, clarity, and long-term progress.
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At the end of the program, you and your trainer will review your dog’s progress and discuss next steps. If another round of day training would be beneficial, we’ll outline a clear plan. If your dog is ready to transition, we’ll guide you toward the best continuation option.
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Not always. Some dogs may benefit from in-home support, which we’ll discuss during your consult.
Ready to Get Started?
Every program begins with a Kickoff Consult.