Ruff Times Dog Training

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t recommend Ruff Times Dog Training enough—it’s been a total game-changer for me and my energetic Aussiedoodle puppy, Steve!! At just 16 weeks old, he was a whirlwind of zoomies, nipping, and selective hearing that had me at my wits’ end (especially during those long Florida days when we needed ways to burn off that endless energy). Sofia, is the absolute wizard behind Ruff Times. From our very first session, her calm expertise and positive reinforcement approach had Steve hooked—and me breathing a huge sigh of relief. What sets Sofia apart? She’s not just training the dog; she’s empowering you as the owner. We tackled basics like sit, stay, and recall with fun, customized drills that matched Steve’s high-drive personality (think puzzle toys and flirt pole games to channel his Aussie smarts). She patiently broke down leash reactivity and crate training, giving us practical homework that actually stuck—no cookie-cutter methods here. Within a few weeks, Steve went from chaotic puppy tornado to a confident, responsive companion who now heels like a pro and chills during family time. Sofia’s knowledge shines through in every tip, from breed-specific advice for doodles to holistic tweaks for hot-weather training. Her sessions are engaging, stress-free, and packed with that “aha!” moment for both pup and human. If you’re dealing with a rambunctious furball, do yourself a favor and book with Ruff Times. We’ve got our dream dog now, and it’s all thanks to her magic. Grateful beyond words—thank you, Sofia

Sofia is truly an expert dog trainer and clearly deeply cares about the dogs in her care. We left our rescue dog with her for a week for boarding and training, and she made so much progress with him despite his past trauma. He went from very scared to a much more confident dog. His growth with putting on a leash, for example, was night and day. She set both him and us up with the skills to continue growing. She even checked in on us after returning home and gave recommendations for techniques and equipment. I recommend Sofia for both her knowledgeable training and caring boarding.

We had a great experience with Sofia as a trainer for our dog Ocho. Not only has Ocho learned a lot, we have too! Sofia is very knowledgeable and a great educator. During Ocho’s board and train, Sofia sent frequent updates including pictures, videos, and explanations of the training sessions. We rescued Ocho and didn’t know about his past, it turns out he had some behavior issues that came up during his boarding which Sofia handled fantastically. We are so grateful for Sofia’s help and would recommend her as a trustworthy and knowledgable trainer.

We just adopted Doberman he’s a year old, but he is huge. And acts like a puppy My husband and I knew we had to get some training and we are so happy we found rough times training. Sofía is amazing. He comes when he’s called.now Which is a big deal for me.he sit and stays he walks on a leash so much nicer. We are so blessed that we found her. She’s very easy to work with and shows you exactly what to do. Works with your timing of when you can meet with her.

Working with Sofia has been such a wonderful experience for both me and my puppy, Zoe. I’ve done private in-home sessions, day school, and now board and train with her — and I plan to keep working with her as Zoe grows because I truly want to get the best out of my dog. I’ve worked with other trainers before, but I’ve never felt so understood, supported, and comfortable. Sofia is incredibly thorough and caring — she takes time to explain everything clearly, follows up with detailed notes, and genuinely cares about each dog’s progress. She also keeps me updated with texts, pictures, and videos, which gives me so much peace of mind while Zoe is with her. What I love most is how empathetic and understanding she is — she never made me feel silly for missing Zoe while she is with her. I completely trust Sofia and I am beyond grateful for the foundation she’s helping Zoe build. She truly goes above and beyond, and I can’t recommend her enough! 🐾💕