Our Founder and Master Trainer, Christine Kisser believes that every dog owner should have the tools needed to train their dog. Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment and training is a fundamental part of fostering a harmonious relationship. In support of this, we offer private, one-on-one lessons for the ulimate learning experience. We will guide and teach you how to train with a balanced and realistic approach how to train your dog to understand and live by clear rules, both at home and in the world.

Each dog has a unique learning style. Therefore, it is essential for every dog owner to learn how to interpret their dog’s body language and communicate to their dog in their dogs learning style considering also their dogs natural instincts.

Our lessons include learning how to shape and show behaviours, mastering leash skills, verbal markers and how to praise the dog effectively. We employ a diverse range of training techniques to ensure the success of every dog, including:

• Positive reinforcement
• Clicker and marker training
• Balanced training methods for high-drive and dominant breeds
• Advanced off-leash obedience using a remote electronic collar for precise communication

Our trainers will work closely with you to identify the most suitable and effective training approach for your dog’s individual needs.

Please note, we do not offer group lessons for puppies at Ruffdog. We believe that foundation obedience should be taught in a focused, distraction-free environment. Once your puppy has mastered basic commands without distractions, we can then introduce real-world distractions and work on reinforcing obedience in those situations