Day Training atUptown Dogs
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.
No extra drop-offs. No added stress to your schedule.
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While your dog attends daycare at Uptown Dogs, our trainers work one-on-one with them during scheduled training sessions built right into their day.
Your Dog Attends Daycare
Your dog continues their normal daycare routine at Uptown Dogs—no extra drop-offs or scheduling required.
A Trainer Works With Them 1-on-1
During the day, a Constellation trainer works with your dog in a focused 30-minute training session.
Thirty minutes is intentional—most dogs learn best in short, focused bursts. Longer sessions can lead to boredom or overwhelm and reduce retention.
We Build Skills and Emotional Regulation
Each session is thoughtfully paced to build both training skills and emotional regulation, helping your dog learn how to make good choices even in stimulating environments.
You Receive Progress Updates
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.
Our 3-Week
Day Training Intensive
A structured program designed to create measurable progress through repetition and consistency. At the end of three weeks, you and your trainer will review progress and discuss next steps.
Each program includes:
- ✓ Kickoff Planning Consult with our head trainer
- ✓ 6 Trainer-Led Daycare Sessions (2×/week for 3 weeks)
- ✓ Digital Training Journal with written tutorials
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Choose Your Skill Transfer Option:
Every dog learns a little differently. We begin with a Kickoff Consult to assess your dog's temperament, goals, current skill level, and learning style. From there, we recommend the program that will create the most meaningful progress.
Constellation Skills Series
Build reliable, real-world manners your dog can use anywhere, introducing a broad range of skills from our Life Skills curriculum—the same foundation taught in our Life Skills group classes.
Focus areas include:
- Polite greetings
- Loose leash walking
- Recall
- Calm public settling
- Impulse control
This program is a great fit for puppy training graduates and adolescent dogs who are ready to build consistency with everyday life skills.
Skill Sprint Intensives
Skill Sprints take one specific behavior and develop advanced fluency through focused practice and repetition.
Popular Skill Sprints include:
- Greetings & Door Manners
- Loose Leash Walking
- Recall
- Mat / Café Ready Work
- Impulse Control
These programs are short-term, structured, and highly goal-oriented, making them ideal for dogs who need focused practice in one area.
Big Feelings Program
Designed for dogs who become overstimulated, frustrated, or dysregulated, especially around other dogs or people.
Training focuses on:
- Arousal recovery
- Frustration tolerance
- Disengagement skills
- Calm exposure to stimulating environments
This program supports social dogs who need help staying steady in busy environments.
Unsure where to start? Book a Roadmap Call and we'll help walk you through our programs!
Will my dog still participate in daycare?
Yes. Training sessions are layered into your dog's day with intentional pacing to prevent overwhelm.
Why do you only train for 30 minutes at a time?
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.
What happens after the three weeks is up?
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.
Is this a replacement for private training?
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. Let's find the right path for you and your dog.
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