Good Dog!

We have all seen them: untrained dogs so unruly they not only run the show, but are destructive to property, and even people. Even the friendliest of animals pose a risk to not only society, but their lives. Remember that a jumping, chasing, and/or barking dog can be labeled by the law ”dangerous” just as quickly as a biting dog can. By not teaching your pet basic manners, you put their life at risk.

Training can be a very enjoyable bonding experience between owner and dog, and achieving such a positive experience is easy to do. Just keep a few basics in mind:

· Positive reinforcement paired with gentile corrections done using calm and loving energy are most easily understood by the canine brain, and therefore will produce the most long-lasting results.

· Group training sessions are vital. They not only provide socialization but also encourage better communication and bond between owner and dog through the challenge of following commands with distractions.

· Training is a daily activity for the entire life of your pet. It is not a start and finish process. This seals your bond and keeps it growing stronger daily.

We do offer a number of services to guide you along the way with your companion.

Train & Play: We now offer training services while your dog is with us in daycare. These sessions are tailored to your dog’s specific needs, and we customize a plan to suit your wants.

Classes: Training classes are held on Saturdays at Ruff House, and are done as 4 week courses. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes will be available as needed.

Individual In-Home Training: If for whatever reason, you are more comfortable with an in-home one-on-one program, we can help!

For more information and pricing on our different training options, please give us a call, or stop by any time!

Training Tip: Consistency is key! It is very confusing for a dog to be allowed certain behaviors with one family member, and corrected for the same actions by another. For the quickest and most reliable results, it is important for your dog to know what is expected of them, and for EACH member of the house to follow through in the same way. As a family, agree on what words and hand signals will be used for each behavior. For example: Does "off" mean not to jump up, or does it mean to get off the furniture? Does "Down" mean not to jump up, or does it mean to lay down? Once the humans of the household have laid out the rules, it's everyone's job to communicate with your pets with consistency.

Puppies, Puppies Everywhere!!

We love getting new furry friends of all ages! Lately, we seem to have a steady flow of cute babies coming our way! We are so excited to b a part of their puppy hood, and we work on training every day in the play yard, to help them develop into well mannered doggie friends.
Addie is just the cutest little thing, and with SO much personality! She makes friends quickly in the play yards, and especially loves to play with Hanuman and Loche. She is a little ball of fire, as she plays "catch me if you can" with all her friends. Who could resist that sweet little face. We love Addie!!

Loche the Vizsla is our favorite kind of story. The kind that starts with a timid, unsure puppy, and ends with one happy, playful puppy! Loche used to be nervous to come play, but now, once she is in the play yard with all her canine buddies, she play, play, plays all day long! Loche has made so many new friends at Ruff House, and we simply adore this little lady. Just look at that sweet face, how could we not?!

We love all of our furry friends. It is especially fun to watch all the puppies flock together. Hanuman, Loche, Sophie, Addie, Tucker, and the rest of the baby dog group have all bonded so well.But how could we overlook our dignified, adult bunch?!
Dash, the world's busiest Boxer, loves to run and play. He's such a sweetheart.

This handsome boy, Tre, plays SO much with all his friends, it's almost impossible to get a picture of him! We enjoy playing with Tre during the week.

This pretty lady, Riley, isn't always so sure about the whole daycare thing, until she gets to the yard and sees all of her buddies waiting to play. Riley has been a guest of ours for quite some time now, and we always love to have her with us.
Need we even say anything, or does that picture speak 1000 words? Brutus is an absolute hoot! His fun-loving personality makes it easy for him to get along with any dog that comes his way, and he always keeps the staff laughing!Goofy boy!

We are so lucky to have so many furry friends, and we enjoy them every single day. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful animals with us, and letting us get to know them, and really enjoy them. We would love to spotlight them all, and in time, we just might! Stay tuned, and you just might see your fur baby up here next!

Sit. Stay. Play. Training classes are back!

Our last round of puppy classes was so much fun, we've decided to do it all over again! Beginning Saturday, March 19th, we will start another six week course of Basic Training all over again. Training is an excellent way to not only transform your dog into a well-rounded, enjoyable canine companion, but also serves as an exceptional means of bonding. The realtionship formed between you and your pet through gentile corrections combined with a lot of positive reinforcement is incredible. Trainers Tarah Harding and Molli Baker are dedicated to helping you help your pet. In this course, we will cover ALL the basics...

sit, stay, down, leave it, drop it, take it, settle, cradle, word recognition, and even more.

Dogs in need of beginning obedience are welcome to sign up for this class, puppies, teens, and adults! We have limited space and availability, so sign up today!