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However your path first crossed with New Skete—through a puppy, dog training, a workshop, reading our books, or simply learning about our work—for many, that connection continues well beyond the first experience.
For many, something from that first connection stays with them—in the way they relate to their dog, the clarity they seek, and the expectations they carry into daily life.
The Dog Supporters Circle is a way to remain connected to the ongoing work of the monastery. Through monthly participation, members help sustain the life that supports the breeding, training, care, and guidance that have shaped so many dogs and families—and that many have come to know through the monks’ books.
Many who have connected with New Skete choose to remain part of the work for different reasons. Some express it simply:
“We are grateful for what we received here.”
Members of the Dog Supporters Circle often:
• Value the New Skete approach rooted in integrity, clarity, and kindness
• Continue applying the principles that shape their relationship with their dog
• Recognize the care and intention behind each dog’s beginning
• Want to help sustain this work for future dogs and families
The Dog Supporters Circle brings together those who wish to remain part of the New Skete community
Through ongoing monthly participation, members help strengthen the monastery and sustain the work that continues to guide and shape dogs and families.
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 families who value continued learning within the New Skete framework.
Extend the Impact
(Participation: $250+ per month)
Shepherd’s Circle members help extend the impact of the New Skete beyond their own experience.
In addition to all Puppy Pals and Training Companions benefits, Shepherd’s Circle members:
• Support the monastery’s breeding program and 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.

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No goods or services are/were provided in exchange for this
contribution other than intangible religious and educational benefits.
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