Private School Pups

Name

Private School Pups

Legal name

Private School Pups

Website

https://www.privateschoolpups.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations used to fund dog training grants. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations go directly to trainers helping dogs in Ohio shelters and rescues.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling dog apparel, toys, accessories, and branded merchandise. Products include bandanas, hoodies, dog toys, and educational coloring books.
3. Event Fundraising: Virtual and in-person events like Rubber Duck Dive where participants purchase entries ($5 per duck) for chances to win prizes, with corporate sponsors supporting the events.
4. Kroger Community Rewards: Kroger Community Rewards program where shoppers can link their account to Private School Pups, generating funds from eligible purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Private School Pups is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that funds professional dog training for rescue dogs from local Ohio shelters through standardized grants of $275-$300 paid directly to trainers. The organization also operates an online merchandise store and publishes free educational content to support fosters and adopters of rescue dogs.

Product overview

Private School Pups is a 501(c)(3) charity founded in 2018 that provides professional dog training grants and educational resources to fosters and adopters of rescue dogs in need. The organization operates a portfolio of grant programs (Shelter and Rescue Promise Program, Columbus Humane Rescue Promise Program), an online merchandise shop, and free educational content through its blog and training resources. The core offering is the grant programs which provide $275-$300 funding paid directly to professional dog trainers for dogs from local shelters that require behavioral or obedience training to be adoptable. The organization has helped more than 500 dogs since its founding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shelter Promise Program: Grants providing support for rescue dogs from local open-intake and county shelters. Each grant starts at $275-$300.
• Columbus Humane Rescue Promise Program

Products and services

• Shelter and Rescue Promise Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of dogs surrendered to shelters have no obedience training, despite behavioral issues being noted as a reason for relinquishment (National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy research)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rowan's Dog TrainingcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey training partner providing Training Tuesday sessions, crate training resources, and Q&A events for fosters and adopters. Multiple virtual training partnerships.
• Zoom Room New AlbanycoreTechnology or IntegrationTraining partner hosting Training Tuesday sessions and providing video content for dog fosters and adopters.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards partnership allowing shoppers to associate their Kroger account with Private School Pups, generating donations from eligible purchases.
• Franklin County Dog SheltercoreOthersLocal intake shelter that Private School Pups supports through training grants. Dogs adopted from this shelter are eligible for the Shelter Promise Program.
• Columbus HumanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with dedicated Columbus Humane Rescue Promise Program offering $300 grants paid directly to trainers for their rescue dogs.
• CHA Animal ShelterminorOthersLocal shelter providing temporary care for abandoned and homeless dogs and cats, listed as a resource for adopters.
• Pets Without ParentsminorOthersNon-profit no-kill all-breed shelter for dogs and cats, listed as a resource for adopters.
• Jessica GrevingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Ohio artist partnered with Private School Pups to create the Dog Body Language Education and Coloring Book.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Maddie's Fund: Family foundation dedicated to revolutionizing the status and well-being of companion animals, including grants to shelters and rescue organizations for adoption and behavior programs. Highly comparable mission of funding adoption-enabling services.
• Petco Love: Animal welfare foundation (formerly Petco Foundation) that funds adoption, medical care, and training programs at partner shelters nationwide. Closest direct peer given shared model of corporate-affiliated grants to rescue and adoption efforts.
• RedRover: Nonprofit that provides financial assistance, advocacy, and shelter support for animals in crisis, including grants to pet owners and rescuers for emergency care. Comparable nonprofit-grant model targeting pet welfare outcomes.
• The Pet Fund: Nonprofit providing financial assistance to pet owners for veterinary care when they cannot afford treatment. Comparable nonprofit-grant model that channels donor dollars to specific animal welfare services.
• Petfinder Foundation: Foundation providing grants to shelters and rescue groups for adoption, medical care, and emergency needs. Closely comparable grant-funded shelter-support model, though typically focused on operational grants rather than behavior training.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National animal welfare organization running the largest no-kill sanctuary and funding shelter partners across the country. Comparable in mission to reduce shelter euthanasia, but at national scale and broader scope.
• ASPCA: One of the largest U.S. animal welfare organizations, providing grants, advocacy, and direct services to shelters and pet owners. Comparable in funding shelter programs, but vastly larger and broader in scope.
• Humane Society of the United States: National animal welfare organization funding shelters, rescue groups, and policy advocacy. Comparable mission of reducing euthanasia and supporting shelter outcomes, but operates nationally with a broader portfolio.
• Dogs Trust: Major international dog welfare charity focused on rehoming, training, and owner support services. Comparable in dog-specific training-and-adoption mission, though operating primarily in the UK and Ireland.

Emerging players

• Adopt-a-Pet: Nonprofit pet adoption platform partnering with shelters and rescues across North America, with growing behavior and training support content. Comparable audience of fosters and adopters, though primary function is matching rather than grant-funded training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/privateschoolpups
• Facebookfacebook.com/privateschoolpups
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/private-school-pups
• Instagraminstagram.com/privateschoolpups
• TikToktiktok.com/@private.school.pupse-school-pups

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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