Doggie Classes!

 

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801.765.7777
Utahruffhouse.com 248 W. 990 N. Orem


DOGGIE TRAINING CLASS!!
We are very excited to have the opportunity to offer dog training classes CONTINUALLY. We believe that a well trained dog makes everything better and everyone happier. This class is for dogs who have had some basic training and either need to continue on with intermediate skills or for those who need some freshing up to do.

For years and years, dog training was almost entirely problem-based. People would offer limited supervision and instruction to their dogs and then punish them whenever they broke rules that they didn’t even know existed. Yet, if we objectively time-sample behavior, we find that even very badly behaved (uneducated) dogs (and people) are actually good most of the time. For example, observe your dog for half an hour and every two minutes or so ask the simple question, “Is he being good or bad?” You will find that he is being good well over 90% of the time. But in the normal course of the day, most of a dog’s good behaviors are ignored. Instead owners are more likely to pay attention to the dog when he barks, or when he steals, chews or runs away with inappropriate articles. So much so in fact, that many dogs quickly learn that misbehaving is the very best way to get their owners attention. Indeed, many dogs will bark, steal, chew and run away with inappropriate articles simply to get their owners to respond or at least acknowledge their existence.

Dogs are social animals and absolutely thrive on social interaction, communication and feedback regarding the appropriateness of their behaviors. Dogs need oodles and oodles of attention (and affection), so lets give it to them when they are good.
One of the most magically powerful training techniques is to ignore all unwanted and inappropriate behavior and instead, to pay attention to and reinforce good behaviors.
Observe your dog and whenever he does something you like, simply say, “Good dog” and give him a delicious morsel. For example, reward your dog whenever he sits, lies down, stops whining/barking/howling/growling (shushes), stops jumping (four on the floor), looks at you, or looks cute.

We will be offering training courses for those who want to work with the support of others while working with their dog in a distracting, yet controlled environment at Ruff House.

*Requirements: Dogs need to have some basic training; “sit”, “down”, “stay”, “watch”, “leave-it”, “off”, “heal”…stuff like that. We will work on these and add to them as well.

*Bring: leash, chewy treats, patience and lots of LOVE!

**Call for questions and to save your spot. We limit the numbers per class to give you the best one on one attention. Sign up TODAY!**

*Proposed start time is Tuesday May 4th at 6pm. Class will last 5 weeks. *

We are going to start another Puppy Class for 3-6 month puppies again. Let us know if you are interested in the Puppy Class. We will have that class Tuesday at 5pm.

-ALL classes are $100

Spring Break!

All the dogs are ready for a well-deserved nap at the end of the day

'Gozer' is such a sweet boy. He is a golden-doodle, and keeps all the dogs happy!
This lovely lady is 'Autumn'. She is at Ruff House for her first time, but already is a hit with all the others! We couldn't enjoy her more!
'Rocky'. He is the sweetest German Shepherd. He is huge too, but he thinks he's just a little pup.
Don't we all love those dogs that come up to us without being asked? It is so wonderful to see a bounding puppy run up just to be with you!
'Bear' and 'Chaca' may not be biological brothers, but they are at heart! They are both lab puppies, about the same age.
'Toby' is such a cutie! He is a little scared of the big dogs, but most bichons are like that. Once Toby made friends with 'Poli,' another bichon, he was as happy as can be.
'Cooper' is our big boy. He is a golden Retriever who just loves everyone and everything!
Sweet little 'Scout'. We will miss you when you go!
'Chloe' and 'Duke' are BEST OF FRIENDS! They sleep together, eat together and play together! Hey, they even live together!
'Becker,' a Yellow Labrador Retriever, is another newcomer to Ruff House. He is such a people-dog. He will follow us everywhere he possibly can, and we don't mind in the least!
'Coco' can't wait to pose for the camera!
Oh, 'Stockton'! He is such a funny character! He seems to think that you play with humans and cuddle with dogs!
'Sneek' is a lover! We absolutely love to watch her and have her stay with us! She will find places to "hide" and sit there as soon as she gets tired, which is sometime in the late morning.

Spring is almost here...

'Hudson' and 'Tira' snuggling up together on the couch. These two have the silliest personalities. Never a dull moment and with those eyes its really hard not to kiss them over and over again.

'Scout' the boxer pup thinks so too...



'Jesse' and 'Leyah' love running into Ruff House and immediately snuggling up on the couch for some sunshine.



'Scout' is supporting 'Leyah' as she struggles with the 'cone of shame' sometimes when you won't leave a wound alone you have to wear such devices. I do...you do...we all do...(thats what we keep telling her)'Sneek' often tries to sneek out of the yard and into the front office. When you can climb fences you have a bit more opportunity to get what you want.

'Bella' YAY we finally got a face shot. She is always trying to dodge the camera...silly girl!

Dogs, dogs everywhere. We are loving the sunshine. We get to open up the garage doors and let the sunshine pour in.

A bunch of smiley face shots...some drool, some pearly whites, can't ask for anything better.

Puppy training classes are starting soon!

Ruff House is pleased to announce our puppy training classes! These will be excellent for you puppies. Puppy training classes are your link to a better trained, happier, and healthier dog! With the proper training and patience, any dog can be a well-trained and positive part of your life. Starting the dog while it is young is the key to easier and faster training.


We are also excited to be offering puppy socialization throughout the summer. This will occur each Saturday and go from 1-3.

Puppy Social :)

Thank you everyone for attending the puppy social. It was so much fun to play with all the furry babies. We want to thank Lynne for snapping all the photos during the play session. Everyone got so caught up playing with the pups that we almost forgot to take pictures of the fun.

We felt the social was so great that we are going to start puppy training classes in March. Keep up on Ruff House News for more updates. We couldn't do it without all your support, all our customers and furry pals make Ruff House what it is. We love and appreciate you all so so much. We love when we get young children interested in playing with the pups. They really enjoy all the activity as much as the dogs and they keep it youthful and lively.


Here is little 'Jayke' and Aryelle. He is a terrier mix. He was shy at first and hid under the couch. Once he noticed all the fun he was missing out on, he quickly joined in. Socializing dogs is so wonderful. In just two hours we were able to help Jayke become more confident when around other dogs.

'Aspen' yes, those are brown spots on this dalmatian. She is a bundle of energy. She has the face of an otter with those little white whiskers.

'Zola' a rottweiler is a gem to have playing daily at the Ruff House. She is a large breed and it is soo important to make sure these little dogs get a lot of socialization in before they are big and too hard to handle when around other dogs. She is wonderful.

Heather gets the attention of a group of pups for a little treat time. Amazing how they learn so quickly what is expected of them.

On the couch, on our laps, these guys where bouncing off the walls. It was so fun to watch them play together. We know most of you don't allow your pets on the furniture at home, we don't either but this is Ruff House...the dogs own this place.

Haha...so cute! 'Zola' and 'Max'

The owners loved getting involved with the play session. Thanks guys!

Alisa is surrounded by little rascals. Sometimes you have to watch your legs...they can take you out when you least expect it.

It was a beautiful day outside and we had fun hanging out in the backyard with everyone.

Everyone is interested in yummy morsels hidden deep in the hands of Tarah. Unless they earn it with a 'Sit' or a 'Leave it' they don't receive such goodness.
Surprisingly every pup already knew how to sit...these animals are amazing!!

Roli Poli

Poli is a getting groomed. He sits so well on the table Heather doesn't have to use a leash to keep him put.

When dogs get touched and groomed by their owners they feel safe when being groomed. Making your dog comfortable with human touch is a very important social skill for the animal to have. Especially, if your dogs breed is one that must get groomed often.

Here he looks at Heather waiting to be touched, handled and caressed. This is just like a massage or a hair style appointment for us.

MMM his smile says it all...

'Max' is one of our new daycare friends. A puppy is always fun to have around the daycare. They learn so much, so fast.

'Bella' found herself a scrumptious chew toy. Looks like a candy from Willy Wonka!

Pups pups everywhere...

Playing tug-o-war!!