Ruff Translation

10/22/2024

I have a Nose Work Intro group class starting in Vacaville on Monday November 11th at 7 pm! There are 3 spots left!

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great way to burn off energy as well as increase confidence as dogs learn to navigate obstacles, ignore distractions, and explore the world. Dogs of any age are welcome, and no previous training is required.

You can see a video showing one of the students from my previous Intro class, during week 4, right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW1a_IgJ5BU

See full information and sign up over here: https://www.rufftranslation.com/nose-work-intro-class

Please share the info with anyone you know who might be interested!

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great...

09/06/2024

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07/29/2024

Board & Train at Ruff Translation is open again! If you would like your pup to stay in the home of a professional trainer, do training every day, learn new skills and break bad habits, and then go home with clear, detailed instructions on how to continue the training at home, then you're looking at the right place! Board & Train is a particularly good fit for young dogs who are just learning good manners and obedience. However I have also had success with reducing reactivity on leash, teaching cooperative care, and "tuning up" obedience around distractions. You can find full information on the program here: https://www.rufftranslation.com/board-train Then email me to discuss dates and get started!

Let a professional do the work for you! Your dog will learn more quickly with intensive daily training. You can relax knowing that he is receiving the best of care while you take a break from the stress of puppy wrangling or getting pulled down the sidewalk. Also a great alternative to traditional b...

06/17/2024

Another Nose Work Intro group class starting in Vacaville on Monday July 1st at 7 pm! There are 3 spots left!

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great way to burn off energy as well as increase confidence as dogs learn to navigate obstacles, ignore distractions, and explore the world. Dogs of any age are welcome, and no previous training is required.

See full information and sign up here:

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great...

06/05/2024

On why a dog might be running and playing despite having pain that manifests as aggression or anxiety in other contexts...

06/04/2024

Helpful analogy for those "friendly" dogs!

04/14/2024

I have a new Nose Work Intro group class starting on Monday June 3rd at 7 pm!

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great way to burn off energy as well as increase confidence as dogs learn to navigate obstacles, ignore distractions, and explore the world. Dogs of any age are welcome, and no previous training is required.

See full information and sign up here:

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great...

04/09/2024

Gus the 8 month old Golden Retriever loves to dig in his owner's yard. They made him this awesome digging box so that he can dig to his heart's content, in a place where it won't be destructive! They put some toys and sticks into the dirt to make it even more enticing, but it looks like that wasn't even needed. 😂 Gus is one lucky pup! 😍

02/03/2024

I have a new Nose Work Intro group class starting on Friday 2/16 at 7 pm! There are still 3 spots open!

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great way to burn off energy as well as increase confidence as dogs learn to navigate obstacles, ignore distractions, and explore the world.
See full information and sign up here:

Nose work is an activity in which the dog is taught to use their sense of smell to locate an object - usually a q-tip that has a small amount of essential oil on it. This gives dogs an opportunity to fully engage in the strongest sense they have, in a fun, mentally challenging mission. It is a great...