YOU TRAINED HERE. STAY CONNECTED.

 Stay Connected

(Participation begins at $25 per month)

Puppy Pals receive:

• A monthly Paws & Prayer email that includes:

– A practical training insight drawn from the New Skete tradition

– A short reflection connecting dog training and spiritual life

– Occasional puppy updates

• Early notice of workshops and events

This monthly rhythm keeps you connected to both the discipline and the deeper meaning behind the work.

 Be Closer

(Participation: $100 per month)

Training Companions remain more closely connected to the tradition and the rhythm of life at New Skete.

In addition to all Puppy Pals benefits, Training Companions receive:

• Invitation to two scheduled virtual group conversations per year with a monk

• Annual recognition in the Dog Supporter Circle listing

These structured conversations provide an opportunity to reflect more deeply on dogs, training, and the principles that guide the work at New Skete.

Sessions are:

• Group format

• Scheduled 

• Questions are submitted in advance to avoid redundancy and to allow us to address as 

many topics as possible during the session

• Moderated

• Focused on training, leadership, and life with dogs

This level is ideal for alumni who value thoughtful dialogue and continued connection.

 Extend the Impact

(Participation: $250+ per month)

Shepherd’s Circle members help extend the impact of the New Skete training tradition beyond their own experience.

In addition to all Puppy Pals and Training Companions benefits, Shepherd’s Circle members:

• Support the monastery’s dog training work, including efforts that help make training more accessible

• Receive periodic Transformation Stories featuring dogs and families served through the monastery’s training program

• Receive a yearly birthday card with a prayer for their pet

• Receive priority notification for select retreats and workshops

• May occasionally be invited to suggest names for puppies, when applicable

This level reflects a deeper commitment to sustaining the integrity, discipline, and continuity of the monks’ work.