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Ruff Rules

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

5/5· 264 Google reviews

About Ruff Rules

Training is simple, but it’s not easy, and that’s why our mission is to give guidance to owners everywhere using a results driven and balanced approach since 2013. Everything we do begins with foundation training! While introducing your dog to new commands we know the importance of using primarily positive reinforcement to make sure we are creating confidence, focus, motivation and clear communication. Once you have established your new relationship, we use training collars (e-collars) to test our training in any environment. We find value in applying mental and physical exercise to this process to make sure your dog maintains a relaxed state of mind around distractions. We are about working smarter, not harder!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Barking
  • Counter surfing
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
  • Photo updates Customer-reported
  • Refresher training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Detection dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • E-collar training
  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding

Other listed services

View 7 additional details
  • Adult Training
  • Balanced Dog Trainer
  • Dog Learn
  • Dog's Training Training
  • House Manners
  • Off Leash
  • Working Dogs

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 5264 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Board and train 57
  • Daily updates 53
  • Confidence building 29
  • Leash pulling 25
  • E collar training 16
  • Leash walking 12
All 10 topics
  • Obedient dog 10
  • Behavior modification 9
  • Crate training 9
  • Recall training 9

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Kristi Donaldson
5/5
We were so grateful to hear of this amazing group of women through a neighbor. We used Sydney for puppy training and Jenna for my pup’s 6 mo board and train. Worked out so well with training our pup while we were traveling. He even had some tummy troubles and Jenna treated him li…Read full reviewClose full review

We were so grateful to hear of this amazing group of women through a neighbor. We used Sydney for puppy training and Jenna for my pup’s 6 mo board and train. Worked out so well with training our pup while we were traveling. He even had some tummy troubles and Jenna treated him like her own. She was constantly sending fun updates and informational videos that helped me reinforce training when he got home. We will def use them for touch up sessions and forever sing their praises to anyone that listens. Beyond amazed with how they have transformed my very energetic puppy within a few weeks to a dog that listens and follows commands. Thank you Ruff Rules team!!! You are pure magic!

Ryan Thieme
5/5
Ruff Rules Dog Training’s board and train program completely changed my relationship with my dog, Skye. I’ve had dogs all my life, but this experience gave me a whole new understanding of what it means to be a pet owner. Skye came back more confident, better behaved, and clearly…Read full reviewClose full review

Ruff Rules Dog Training’s board and train program completely changed my relationship with my dog, Skye. I’ve had dogs all my life, but this experience gave me a whole new understanding of what it means to be a pet owner. Skye came back more confident, better behaved, and clearly happier. The team didn’t just train her—they taught me how to lead and connect with her on a deeper level. I can’t thank them enough. If you want more than just obedience—if you want a real partnership with your dog—this is the place to go.

Matthew Miller
5/5

We’ve had the team at Ruff Rules train both of our doodles. Can’t thank them enough, as we continue to get compliments on how well behaved our dogs are.

Maria Briceno Martin
5/5
There is so many wonderful things to say about Ruff Rules! I contacted Keely before I even had my puppy because I always dreamed of having the perfectly trained dog. Once I received him I started the puppy training at 8 weeks with Sydney and it helped me have a better handle dur…Read full reviewClose full review

There is so many wonderful things to say about Ruff Rules! I contacted Keely before I even had my puppy because I always dreamed of having the perfectly trained dog. Once I received him I started the puppy training at 8 weeks with Sydney and it helped me have a better handle during the difficult puppy stages as well as setting him up for success for his B&T. Right at 6 months he began his B&T with Eva and it was better than I ever imagined. She kept us updated every day with videos demonstrating what she was working on and we saw his progress day by day. We met half way between the training and saw immediately how much he had improved. We are finally reunited after 2.5 weeks and we are so proud of all of JJs accomplishments and will forever be grateful for Ruff Rules and their amazing team!

Maria Fernanda Sosa
5/5
I couldn’t be happier with my experience during Bruno’s board and train program! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and genuinely caring. But I especially want to give a huge shoutout to Eva, our trainer. She was absolutely incredible! So respectful, patie…Read full reviewClose full review

I couldn’t be happier with my experience during Bruno’s board and train program! From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and genuinely caring. But I especially want to give a huge shoutout to Eva, our trainer. She was absolutely incredible! So respectful, patient, and communicative the entire time. Bruno came home today after 3 weeks and you can clearly see right away he is more confident, calm, and well-behaved dog, and I can already feel how this training is going to strengthen our bond long-term. I know he was in the best hands, and I’m beyond grateful for the care and effort Eva put into his training. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs and treats them like family. Thank you, Eva — you’re a gem! Can’t wait for more training in the future and to sign up Bruno for refresher courses later on!

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