Single Female Seeks Companionship

Meet Kymber. Kymber is a black lab and almost one year old. She does great with other dogs and is a submissive female. Her current owner has had her for four months, but their situation does not allow enough time to be devoted to her. Her owners love her very much and want to find her a home with people who have a little bit more time to give her the attention she deserves, and maybe even another doggy pal to play with. She is very social, and needs that kind of interaction. Kymber loves mountain biking and is very good about staying close. She is intelligent, and well behaved.
So, if you're looking for another canine to love and adore, and think that Kymber might be the right match for you, please give Kenny a call at: 801-318-6280.

Strutt Your Mutt 2011 is almost here!

We love to care for your happy, healthy pets every day. Tails wagging, tongue panting... there's just no other sight like a happy hairy dog! They run, they play, they make all kinda of new friends to romp with, and at the end of the day, they get to go home with "mom and dad" to a warm cozy home to be treated like royalty. They get food and water every day, and companionship and love.

We wish this were the reality for ALL canines, but the sad reality is hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats all over the country are cold, hungry, and alone. They are without a food source, no warm bed by the fireplace to lay, no doting owner to pat them on the head and tell them how good they are, no place to call home. In an effort to help these animals, we are proud to participate in Strut Your Mutt, a charity event to help the No More Homeless Pets in Utah and Best Friend's Animal Society to raise funds for helping these unfortunate animals. Every little bit helps, and we would love to see as many of our guests as possible join us! We've already created our "Dog Pack" of walkers and it's not too late to join us! Join Now By clicking here!

Saturday- May 21, 2011

Veterans Memorial Park

West Jordan

Check-In opens at 8am, and the Strutt will begin at 9:15am. There are so many awesome vendors and activities, and don't forget food, too!

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!

The doggy Bag is here!

The Doggy Bag is finally here!

We were so excited to be able to expand our retail space and offer even more great canine products in Orem! We understand the importance of excellent nutrition, natural remedies, and fun toys and chews for your furry friend's health and enjoyment.


Chews!
We will continue to offer the Merrick Knee Caps and Ranger Ribs that so many of your furkids have enjoyed, but we're also excited to bring in Bravo! Bully Sticks, an assortment of rough and tough plush toys, fleece ropes (Bella's favorite!) and will be adding more soon! Suggestions and feedback are always more than welcome!








Herbal & Natural Remedies!
Tarah's area of expertise! Animals' Apawthecary is a wonderful trusted name in natural remedies for common ailments in canines and felines alike. Especially this time of year, with the weather changing, we strongly recommend the immune system boosting Echinatea tincture at the first sign of illness. If you have any questions regarding these products, Tarah would be thrilled to help your pet obtain optimum health and overcome ailments, naturally.





Treats!
What dog doesn't love treats! Now at the Doggy bag, you'll find perfect treats for all occasions! Bravo freeze Dried "Trail Mix" is new to our shelves, and our furry friends are diggin' it! Freeze dried morsels of healthy meat are fantastic and healthy for training puppies and adults!
Zuke's Mini Naturals and Ziwi Peak have been a favorite at Ruff House for training. Mmm, yummy!
HipAction treats by Zukes are a tasty way to give your dog a Glucosamine boost for joint health. Excellent for all dogs, but especially beneficial for those in their senior years, or giant breeds, this tasty snack is sure to please!
All dogs love a tasty biscuit! Zukes Mini Bakes make a perfect "just because" kind of treat, or before bed snack. In three delicious flavors, you just can't go wrong!









And of Course, the FOOD!
We have always made it a point to carry only the best in canine nutrition, and now that we have more space, we will continue to do just that. Of course, if you still don't see what you're looking for, we'd be more than happy to special order just about any premium food for you, at no additional fee.
Currently on our shelves, you will still find the Canidae, California Natural, Evo, and Taste of the Wild that we've always had... now you'll also find Wellness, one of the top rated grain-inclusive foods, and Honest Kitchen, an alternative to home cooking and raw feeding.
Nutrition is the cornerstone of health in dogs just as much for people. We always encourage fellow pet owners to really take a look at what they're feeding their furry family members and grow to understand just what labels mean. It is one of our many missions to educate the general public on the dog food world, and what it means for your pet.











We are so excited to start this next chapter of the Ruff House journey with all of you, and appreciate your support so much. Now, back to those furry friends! woof!

The Doggy Bag!

There are so many exciting things going on at Ruff House, and we can't wait any longer to share them with all our wonderful customers.

If you've brought your furry friend to play lately, I'm sure you've already seen some of the new developments (pssstt... the giant hole in the wall!) taking place. We appreciate all the feedback and understanding while we've been doing construction, and now it's all about to pay off.
Mark your calendars, folks! Friday, February 11th, 2011 the Ruff House Doggy Bag will be stocked and open for business. We look forward to bringing in great names like The Honest Kitchen, Wellness, Zukes, Tripett, Bravo, Animal Essentials, and PetLou to our lineup of food, treats, toys, and supplements. We are so excited to be able to offer more holistic and natural choices for nutrition, as well as health aids such as digestive enzymes, fish oils, tinctures, and remedies.
Come check out the Doggy Bag and pick up some samples of some of the great new products, and let us help you improve your pet's health naturally.
If we still don't have what you're looking for, please, let us know! We'd love to service all your dog's needs under one WOOF.

A little sneak peek at our work in progress.....