Ruff Start Dog Training

Ruff Start Dog Training Amy Dunlap, ABCDT has been training dogs since 2014. Her goal is to train PEOPLE to train their dogs.
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06/14/2024

Remember Pavlov? He rang a bell, dropped food into a dog enclosure multiple times. With repetition, the dogs learn the bell predicts food.

It works the same for punishment. Think about it. You're walking your dog. Your dog sees a human. Then, your dog receives a correction for pulling towards the human. Dog sees human, then gets punished. With repetition, dog learns that human predicts punishment. The ONLY way a dog can communicate is by body language (avoidance, lip licks, snarls, growls, barks, then bites).

Punishing your dog for communicating discomfort doesn't make the discomfort go away... It makes your dog hate the predictor.

06/13/2024

The runner ducks are ordered and should ship in 2 weeks. Then they need time to grow and get used to dogs before we use them for enrichment herding, but if you have a herding breed, get ready for some fun!!!

06/11/2024

My Monday slots are currently filled but I do have a Tuesday at 2pm in San Marcos or Oceanside available. These slots fill up quickly and I'm extremely grateful for the trust you put in me (I genuinely love my job. As a reminder, if you've used my training services, please leave a review here on my page! I appreciate you all. Thank you!

06/07/2024

Just a friendly reminder that the 4th of July is coming and if your dog has strong aversion to loud noises, now is the time to order your medication refills from your vet. Don't try to get it last minute and overwhelm your vet. 🥰🫡

05/29/2024

Ozzy is 6 months old and after a week of working with his human, he's doing a great "leave it" with high value foods such as Turkey shown here.

Ozzy, the Mini Native American Indian Dog puppy, shows a lot of promise in his obedience training. Just look at him stri...
05/28/2024

Ozzy, the Mini Native American Indian Dog puppy, shows a lot of promise in his obedience training. Just look at him striking a pose!

I have a 2pm and 3:30pm available on Mondays for the Oceanside, Carlsbad, or San Marcos areas. Message me here or go to ...
05/20/2024

I have a 2pm and 3:30pm available on Mondays for the Oceanside, Carlsbad, or San Marcos areas. Message me here or go to my website at www.ruffstartdogtraining.com to set up your consultation.

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The new training arena is almost ready and our pups created a wishlist to help fill it with all the things they need to ...
05/19/2024

The new training arena is almost ready and our pups created a wishlist to help fill it with all the things they need to succeed in becoming good dogs! If you would like to help our wishlist is attached or you can send donations to -dunlap-007 on Venmo ( last 4: 1874)

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BTJPTJ89XQSD?ref_=wl_share

05/17/2024

Do you have dogs who take medicine and love peanut butter?! My German Shepherd is losing feeling in his legs likely from Degenerative Myelopethy. He's on some medications in case it's a disk disease, but it brought about something I have made since I used to manage working dog kennels in Chicago- DIY Pill Pockets!

1tbsp peanut butter (or baby food meat of your choice) **ALWAYS check ingredients for xylitol- that's toxic for dogs**
1tbsp Milk
2tbsp flour

Mix all the ingredients and add more flour as needed to make it a play dough consistency. Store in a zip lock in the fridge. Tear off a piece as needed and place your dog's pill(s) inside. Give as a treat when meds need to be given!

Kane was a perfect gentleman at the vet today. They were able to do all their tests (xrays, blood work, and neuro exam)....
05/15/2024

Kane was a perfect gentleman at the vet today. They were able to do all their tests (xrays, blood work, and neuro exam). So grateful for this amazing dog in my life🥰

Are you new to having dogs? Here's some info on how to potty train your dog.
05/14/2024

Are you new to having dogs? Here's some info on how to potty train your dog.

05/07/2024

The first video is Arlow learning auto-sit. Dad's hand position was accidentally pulling allows rear out to the side. The second video (in the comments) shows the correction of hand placement that gave him BEAUTIFUL placement that keeps him in line.

05/05/2024

The emotions are high right now. We have only one wall of fencing to put up before the fencing for my arena is done. Will likely be done tomorrow. Then, I have the immense pleasure of decorating and making it functional for classes! Stay tuned for Ruff Start Dog Training's group class GRAND OPENING!

I installed my first gate! 🤩
05/04/2024

I installed my first gate! 🤩

05/04/2024

Do your kids show an interest in working with your dog? Trick training can be such a great way for your dog to bond with your children. Roxie, the dachshund, used to be very unsure about certain types of affection. Here she is showing off just a few of her amazing tricks. She could very easily apply and pass an AKC novice tricks title. These kids in this family LOVE working with Roxie! Keep it up, girls, you'll be helping me teach classes in no time!

My husband is my guy!! He started putting up the fencing for the training arena! Group classes coming VERY soon!!!!
05/04/2024

My husband is my guy!! He started putting up the fencing for the training arena! Group classes coming VERY soon!!!!

04/27/2024

It's happening tomorrow! We're finally picking up the fencing for my training arena! Group Classes will VERY soon be coming to Escondido!!! Our opening classes will be listed in a month or SO! ALSO, watch out for some amazing free seminars at the arena as well!!!! Yayayay!

04/22/2024

I wonder if it would be appropriate to start saying hi to dogs in their native languages. Post a Pic of your dog with their breed and let's see how many languages we can get. 🤔😉😆

04/18/2024

Our neighbor on the mountain's dog came onto our property today. She's a DARLING dachshund mix that I'm already hoping will come back so I can train her as I walk her home. What a little doll!

04/11/2024

Dog training days are the BEST days!

03/28/2024

My training schedule is filling up very fast and a waiting list may be in the works. It is my genuine pleasure to help you with your dogs. My current goal is to get my fencing up so I can run classes and serve more of you at a time. Classes have always been a great love of mine, so I look forward to offering that to my wonderful clients!

03/25/2024

Have you tried dog training classes and you just can't get your dog to listen at home? In-home dog training let's you understand your environment better and learn how to apply class principles in your home. Enroll in private lessons and I'll come help you tackle those problem behaviors right where they happen!

03/16/2024

Is it raining by you? Take your puppy in the rain and PLAY! Have fun!

I just got this amazingly sweet text from a client. It is truly a joy to train dogs, but even more a joy to have games o...
03/14/2024

I just got this amazingly sweet text from a client. It is truly a joy to train dogs, but even more a joy to have games on hand to train kids to be good with dogs... AND I may or may not bring goodies for the kids!

Okay, am I obsessed with dogs, or is there an actual dog shape in the logs of my fire? I wonder what Herman Rorschach ( ...
03/02/2024

Okay, am I obsessed with dogs, or is there an actual dog shape in the logs of my fire? I wonder what Herman Rorschach ( the ink test psychologist) would say about this one.

02/29/2024

Do you have all of life happening around you PLUS a dog with problem behaviors?! We have work, kids, relationships, housework, family and friends, and life issues such as rent/mortgage, broken plumbing, electrical issues, car troubles, and on and on! If it can go wrong, it will go wrong, right? Then, to top it off, our so-called "companion" or "man's best friend" comes and chews up our couch, or barks so loud the neighbors complain!

Bestie, let me take this one! When it comes to dogs, I know how to help you. **♡ The rest of life, not so much 😬 ♡**. Your dog problem is that you don't know what you don't know. I can teach you this one. I can give you the dog tools to take THAT one off your plate. Give your dog 15 minutes a day, and I'll show you what to do. It's what I'm good at and it's what I LOVE. Let's get your companion back, and take one off your plate!🥰🐕🐶🐕‍🦺

02/13/2024

Do you have a Dachshund or another burrow-hunter, such as a terrier? Your dog was bred to dig, crawl into burrows, and capture rodents, then shred them. If your dog doesn't get to do this, their genetics will lead them to very mouthy problem behaviors. Along with this digging, you can get a sandbox and a tennis ball. Cut a slit in the tennis ball and add treats. Bury it, and she has an appropriate use for her instincts. Here, Roxie is learning a cue for digging on something more appropriate. Soon she'll be able to feel like she's doing her job and her quality of life will skyrocket, while her mouthiness will diminish.

02/13/2024

It was a great day to be back to work after the big move. Yes, Now Ruff Start Dog Training is in Escondido!

You've all seen Bear the GSD/Corgie mix, but today I have to honor his big brother, Stereo. Stereo crossed the rainbow b...
01/26/2024

You've all seen Bear the GSD/Corgie mix, but today I have to honor his big brother, Stereo. Stereo crossed the rainbow bridge the other day and I'm so sad to see him go. Priscilla and D were just as lucky to have him as he was to have them. Couldn't have had a better set of owners! Our hearts are with you, Priscilla and D. Our heart dogs never leave us. Cry hard, grieve hard. Feel your feelings and in time they will become a joy to remember. He has taught you so much and made you not only better pet-parents, but better people. His legacy will live on through your passion for loving your dogs well. My heart is with you. 🥰🥺

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