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Ruff House

Dog Training & Behavior Modification:
One on One Training in your home
Classes: Puppy, Basic, Interm We do private in home training and group classes.
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Is your dog pulling you while walking on a leash, barking at the doorbell, barking at people or dogs while on a leash, jumping on people, afraid of random items or noises? Our goal is to teach and educate the owner on how to best train and communicate with their dog. Most of the sessions are done at your home since that is where most of the problems take place. We adapt to your pets style of learn

ing; whatever your pet responds to the most is what will be used on him or her. For more information please visit www.ruffhouse.biz

06/19/2024

💭 Caption this photo 📷

Hagrid ( gym dog) and Maple romping around for a quick afternoon potty breaks before their training sessions. 😊

06/13/2024

I LOVE this easy visual to help determine if your dog is the ideal weight or overweight.

📣 News Flash: The amount on the dog food bags is a recommendation, not what is right for your particular dog!

🤔 The best way to know how much to feed your dog is to look at them from a birds eye view. 🦅 Or if your dog has lots of fur, then glide your fingers over their rib area.

➡️ If they feel skinny, feed them a bit more that meal.
➡️ If they feel great, keep doing what you're doing.
➡️ If they feel "soft," then feed them a little less that meal.
➡️ If you can't feel any of their ribs, then you need to reduce the amount you feed them a decent amount.

😄 We all want our dogs to live as long as they possibly can, and having your dog at the ideal weight will help ensure that.
A lean body also helps as they age with arthritis, bad hips, getting up from the floor, and more. 👍🏻

🍪 Also, keep in mind how many snacks you are feeding them throughout the day because those calories account for their daily calories, too! 😉

Any questions let me know. 😃

06/11/2024

Training tip for lazy (or really busy!) days:

🍽 Prepare your dog’s meal.
👌🏻 Ask for 3-4 commands and reward each of them from the bowl. 👍🏻
🤗 Then finish with your dog’s most challenging command, say yes, and put the whole food bowl down. 😯

It doesn’t take much time at all and teaches your dog to control herself and listen when there is something she REALLY wants. It also makes a powerful reinforcer since it’s the biggest jackpot you can give! 😄

If you want more of a challenge, try the advanced version: set the bowl down first, then ask for a few behaviors before releasing to it.

06/11/2024

Puppy Part 2 Class starts this Saturday, June 15th!

Register online today to secure your spot.

06/10/2024

Maple 🍁 Bacon 🥓 has earned her Novice Trick Title with Do More With Your Dog! 🥳

👉🏼 Join us for our next Online Novice or Intermediate Tricks Class!

Starts Monday, June 17th, for 8 weeks.

Only $119

This is a great thing to do during these hot summer months. ☀️

👍🏻 Any age, breed, or size of dog can learn and perform tricks. 🎩

06/09/2024

Do your dogs pose when not asked? 🤔

I literally walked over to the bed, with the intention of snapping a shot, 📸 and the dogs all placed themselves on the bed without me asking 😂

I guess they know the drill 🤣😅

Anywho, have a great Sunday and share some smiles with a cute pic of your pet in the comments below. 😊🐕

06/08/2024

📣 Client review 🌟

"Cinco and I have just graduated from the Intermediate Tricks Class (for a German Shepherd service dog in training these will include some of his 'tasks') and again we have learned so much, both the techniques and how we train to learn new things. Crystal is a great coach, both modeling trainer behavior and communicating in action. We learn how learning new things is fun for both of us. Ruff House has supported our goals in service dog training and taught us techniques for adding what is needed as we go forward. We are so grateful.
Both of us love our classes - dogs, people, great teaching! What could be better!
~ Judith
Woof!" 🐾

🤎🖤 Thanks so much, Judith! We love our clients and their dogs! 🤩

06/07/2024

Hi - Ruff House Administrative assistant here….sometimes I need a brain break from all things dog…cuz you know cats are so much cooler. So I find myself looking out the window and trying to figure out how I can escape my captivity. But then I see all the dog slobber on the window and wonder…WHY? Why do you dogs lick the windows? And why do you dogs put nose sploofs on them too?
*sigh* I just don’t understand the fascination.

06/07/2024

Pupdate: Class is FULL!

🐕 Basic Obedience Part 1 - 4 week class 🐾
Starts Wednesday, June 19th - 6 - 7:00 PM

🐾 For dogs 5 months of age and older

🐾 You will learn obedience skills like:
Sit, down, stay, come when called, place and on-leash manners.

🌟 Class size now limited to 3 dogs to allow for more refinement of skills, less distractions, and more one on one time!
You won't find another class like this!! 🐶

🐾 1 spot left - register today to secure your spot at ruffhouse.biz 😊

06/05/2024

Lots of people say they want a Service Dog when they really mean a Therapy Dog.

Check out the descriptions below for more information.

Two of our dogs 🐕‍🦺 have been Therapy Dogs, and Maple will be testing to become one when she becomes old and mature enough.

06/04/2024

Tuesday Training Tip: chewing is a natural settling and relaxing behavior

Some of our dogs’ favorites are bene bones, bully sticks, beef cheeks, Himalayan yak chews, deer antlers, cow hooves, collagen chews, frozen stuffed kongs, and whimzees.

06/03/2024

PUPPY 1 CLASS STARTS Thurs. June 13th at 6:00 PM 😁

🐶Get your puppy started on the basics of good behavior.🧒

Socialize your new puppy with other dogs and people. 💞

Have a great time while teaching your pup to become a great dog!🐕‍🦺

Hurry! 🏃Class size is limited to 6 puppies. ⏰

More information and to register can be found on our website 💻 ruffhouse.biz

06/02/2024

Sunday snuggles 🥰

Share a pic 📸 with your pet snuggling.

We hope you have a peaceful ✌🏼 and restful day. 🙇🏼‍♀️

05/30/2024

Got this awesome pendant to put some of Wrigley's ashes in. 🥰

I got this one from Kindred Spirits Pet Services.

If you have some of your pets ashes and would like to do this, check out Kindred Spirits Pet Services. 👍🏻

They also offer compassionate, gentle, and respectful in home hospice care and euthanasia. 🩵

05/29/2024

🚗 Any travel plans for you and your dog 🐶 this summer?!

We love traveling up to Pinetop 🌲 and hope to make it up there this summer. ☀️

Where are your favorite places to go? 🧐

05/28/2024

Hi, it’s me again, your (mostly) friendly, wayyyy smarter (did I mention cuter too?) than the dogs, administrative assistant for Ruff House here. Wanted to take a break of me working soooo hard (see my very cute pictures of me working hard) to wish Crystal, dog trainer extraordinaire, a very Happy Meowing Birthday!

P.S. Crystal please buy more tuna. I ate it all. Don’t try to pass off dog treats as tuna. It won’t work this time. I’m watching you.

05/28/2024

Spent some time for my birthday in Sedona with my mom. 😊

A lovely getaway and much needed. 🙇‍♀️💆‍♀️

She's always up for travel, maybe that's where I got my love of travel and nature from. 😀

05/27/2024

Remembering those today who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸 🤲🏼🙇🏼‍♀️

05/26/2024

📣 PSA: People are not entitled to pet your dog. ✋🐶

🐾 If you’re working on manners, your dog is over-excited, your dog doesn’t enjoy being touched by strangers, or if you’re just in a hurry, whatever the reason, it is always okay to politely decline!
🗣 “No, thank you for asking” or “no, we’re training right now,” or “not today, maybe next time,” are all polite and clear. Or, avoid eye contact, step aside and start rewarding your dog and (most) people will take the hint.

🛑And conversely, it’s not appropriate to touch a random dog without the owner’s permission. 🚫 You don't know the dog, their quirks and what may cause them stress.

😲 Think of it this way, if you have/had children would you want a random stranger coming up and hugging your child or petting their head?! 🤯 Uhhhhh no, so why do we have such an entitlement of this towards dogs?!

Unfortunately, the people that need to hear this the most are not going to be the ones reading it 🙃

05/25/2024

🥰 When that light ☀️ hits just right 🤌

Maple, Sadie (in for training), Larry and Gigi 😎

Am I the only one who has pictures of just dogs and kids on my phone? Please tell me I'm not the only one! 😂😅

05/24/2024

🐾 Happy Friday ☀️

Share a photo of your pet below of what they're currently doing! 😂
Now this could get funny 🤣😅

05/23/2024

🧐 Show me you spoil your dog without 'telling me.' 😆

🐾 Love my pooches so much! We want the best for them in all ways, from health to happiness.

Be sure to share a photo below. 🙂

05/22/2024

6' leash ✔️
Flat collar ✔️
At least 1 hour open time ✔️
Behavioral Down commence 👍🏻

If your dog struggles to relax at home or out and about for that matter, this exercise will tremendously help your dog!

It teaches them the skill of relaxation and to enJOY relaxation and, most importantly, on their own, choose relaxation whenever they want or need to.

Interested in learning more? 🤔 Send us an email to [email protected] and we'll help get you started. 😀

05/21/2024

📣 Tuesday Training Tip 🐕

☀️ Summer is here! If you catch your dog "dancing" 🕺while they're outside, they are telling you their feet are burning! 🐾

So immediately get them into some 🌳 shade and/or inside. 🏡

Stay safe out there! 😊😎

05/20/2024

🐕 Phoebe & Divot love working on their fine motor skills by climbing in and on objects. 😁

Do you practice this with your dog? 🤔

This is a wonderful summer activity to do with your dog during these hot summer months. ☀️

Bring a few random objects in your house and lure your dog to climb in and on them.
Do this for about 5-10 minutes, and that will be enough mental enrichment to tire them out some, too. 😊👍🏻

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05/19/2024

📣 NEW CLASSES POSTED! 🤩

🐶 Puppy Part 1
🐕 Basic Part 1
🐕‍🦺 Therapy Dog

Visit our website for more info and to register to secure your spot.

Any questions text/call 520-820-7252 or email [email protected] 📧

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05/18/2024

Continuing to refine Darren & Ari's skills to prep them for their Therapy Dog Evaluation with Alliance of Therapy Dogs next month.

Thank you, teams, for your continued support to help work alongside them to help them be the best they can be.

We are thankful to have been a huge part in the training of Ari for the Oro Valley Police Department. 🤲🏼 🚔

Cathy Sams Danielle Rose

05/17/2024

Loose Leash Walking Class Graduates 🐶 🎓

This is a 6 week class focused solely on leash skills, handling, and walking. 👍🏻

If you're interested in this class, comment below. ✨️

This time of year 🌞 we would hold the class at 7am or 7pm as it is primarily outdoors. 😁

05/15/2024

😂 Funny to me...

When I ask a client what their dogs breed is, people will say, Standard Poodle or Australian Shepherd or Pit Bull, etc. You get the picture. 🐩🐕

But...when someone has a Labrador they don't say Labrador. They say Black Lab, Yellow Lab or Chocolate Lab. 🤣

Address

8830 N La Canada Drive
Tucson, AZ
85704

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+15208207252

Website

http://www.ruffhouse.biz/

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Videos

Intermediate Tricks Class Graduates 🎓 Such a fun crew and great improvement from each. 😁👍🏻 💻 Join us for our new Online Novice and Intermediate Tricks Class. ➡️ 8 week Course ➡️ Only $119 ➡️ Perfect course for indoor training during this hot summer ☀️ ➡️All ages, sizes, and breeds welcome Email [email protected] with any questions. Sign up on our website. 👩‍💻 📲 Call/text 520-820-7252

📣 Therapy Dog Class has 1 spot left! Be sure to sign up today to reserve the final spot. If you're interested in a future class comment below and we'll place you on our waitlist. #therapydogs #therapydogsintraining #tucsondogtraining #indoorgroupclass

Ruff House Trick Training for Poppy's Magic Show Debut

💜 Throwback Thursday 😳 Last year when we got to record a video 🎬 with CoRey James and @skylerjenkinsfilms with 7sound & Co. 💚 This video touches me to my core because: 🙇‍♀️ 1. Sweet Wrigley is in this video. 😍🥰 2. My passion is to have, work with and train dogs to become Therapy dogs 🐕‍🦺 so we can touch the lives of many others, especially those in need mentally, physically and emotionally. 3. Tricks, I love teaching tricks to help dogs learn fun new things, problem solve and continue to bond with their owner. 😄 4. Magic! My brother Christopher was a Magician when he was young and did shows for private parties, events and more. He passed away in 1999 so to be able to connect with Corey who is into magic and Skyler who is into community, helping others and more is a full circle. 💙 That is also why I got into Therapy Dog work was because of my brother, but that is a story for another post. ☺️ I will be holding another 💻 Online Tricks Class this Summer 🌞 If you'd like to be placed on the wait list for this class comment below and I'll let you know when we schedule a start date. This class is only $119 for 8 weeks. What was your favorite part about this video? 🤔 Let us know in the comments below. 🥰 #tucsondogtraining #chihuahuamix #goldendoodle #frenchie #magicwithdogs #tricktrainingfordogs

A leash! If you aren’t sure what your dog will do, or you are sure they will do something you don’t want, use your leash. Including in your house and yard! The leash is a communication tool and also a backup to prevent problems so that we can reinforce good behavior. The puppy is seeing cattle for the first time here so we leashed up before passing. The older black dog has already proven he can be trusted so he is now able to be off leash. #dogtrainingtips #cattlecountry

Having some fun working on roll-over trick with Maple Bacon. 🍁 🥓 She's such a goof, but a fun girl to train. ☺️ She is 6 months now and very much in the "I don't have a brain phase" 🤣😅 Give us a 🖐🏼 in the comments below if you are you in that stage with your pup or have been in that stage with your dog! 😅 📢 Trainer tip: So we are keeping all of our training sessions very short. Typically 5-10 minutes long and train 3-5 days/week. 👍🏻 Make sure to have fun with your dog! 😊 #goldenretrieversofinstagram #tricktraining #domorewithyourdog #havefunwithyourdog

Training challenge: does your dog get tangled around posts and trees? 🪧🌳 Teach them to be aware of the leash! 🦮 If you’re dog gets stuck and can’t figure it out, angle the leash and/or angle your body behind the post to help them find the answer the first few times. #looseleashwalking #letthemfigureitout

Fungility class has spots open! ☀️🐕 This class usually fills fast!! Come join us, have fun with your dog, improve your bond and learn new things together. Class starts 4/16 @ 6pm. #dogagility #havefunwithyourdog

🛑 Stay challenge: can your dog? 🐶 1. Stay while you walk away and then return 2. Stay while you circle around the dog 3. Stay while you drop treats on the ground 4. Stay while you pet the dog Post a video! 📷 #dogtraining #challenge

What is Bunny dreaming about? 💭😴 #puppydreams

Our Pairs Relay that got us the qualifying run we needed to finalize our entry into Cynosports. This is always a fun one 😊 If you haven't seen a trial, you should check one out sometime, they're fun to watch. #Cynosports #frenchbulldog #usdaadogagility #pairsrelay #kelpiemix #teamwork

🐩 Onyx after his Homeschool Extensive Program. 🏡 We worked with him specifically for his leash pulling, barking and lunging when passing other dogs. And more importantly almost pulling his owners down with him. Here is a clip from our follow up session 1 week after his 2 weeks of training. As you can see he is doing wonderfully. 🥰 All thanks to his parents follow through. We give the advice, help teach the dog and then pass it off to the owner to maintain the behavior. Great work team, keep it up! 😊 See you around in group classes. 🐾 #standardpoodle #homeschoolextensiveprogram #consistency #followthrough

Team Rusty’s second half hour lesson! He is a super fun little guy who learns quickly 🐾 We started with a low mini a frame, then steep mini a frame, then full size to build up his confidence 💪 #dogagility #cutedog #teamwork

🍁 Maple is too funny! 🥓 Her first time getting to eat the crumbs out of the treat container and she wasn't sure about the whole see through part and eating them 😂 Those days when we thought our dog was really smart... 🤔🤓😜 Just kidding we love you Maple Bacon! What silly things has your dog done that made you think, "How do you not know this?" 😝 #goldenretrieverpuppy #futuretherapydog #sweetpup

Accuracy & teamwork from Team Gracie Mae in rally class 🐾🤩 Next session of Rally has one spot left and starts Monday 📅 #akcrally #goldendoodle

Gigi and Crystal's Regular Novice run last weekend. The regular run includes all kinds of obstacles like hoops, jumps, tunnels, dog walk and weaves. This run, they earned a Qualifying run (meaning no faults, "clean run") and 1st place. 🤩 Gigi is really thriving with her consistent training and really loves this sport! 👍🏻She may be small, but she sure is mighty! 💥 The big thing to keep in mind when training your own dogs! There is no magic potion ✨️ or shortcut. You need to put in the time and put it in, in small bits, and consistently. If you have any questions about agility, let me know, I'd love to help. You can also check out Saguaro Scramblers Agility Club for a local agility club that holds trials and practices around town. We also have a beginners agility class starting on Tuesday's, April 16th at 6pm that's called Fungility or our Novice Agility class that starts Friday's, April 12th at 9am. Each class is 6 weeks long. #tucsondogtraining #tucsondogagilitytraining #tucsondogagility #agilityfrenchie #flyingfrenchie

Another great team from our last rally class, Barb and Charli! 🧡 Two spots are left in our rally novice class starting 2/26 🗓️ #akcrally #goldenretriever

Gigi lovin' her agility runnin' this weekend! Way to go team! 👏🏼 Who cares about the Chiefs or Niners! 🏈 Go Team Gigi 😂🤩 #dogagility #nadac #frenchbulldog

Check out Team Amie in Rally class! 🤩 Love seeing the teamwork from all the dogs and handlers in this class. On to Intermediate! #akcrally #sheltie #makingitlookeasy #itsreallynot

Bunny and I are getting ready for tricks class! 🐾 Puppies & adult dogs welcome 🤗 No prerequisites for this class except that your dog is comfortable working around other people and dogs. Sign up online 💻 #trickdog #bonding