FirstBarkIf you're looking for positive reinforcement-based dog training, this is the place to go. Diamonds In The Ruff focuses on teaching dog owners how to effectively work with their dogs, in a fun and positive manner. As the tag line suggests, "training for dogs and their people" is more about teaching you how to understand and work with your loving pet, not just drilling commands into an animal.
Diamonds In the Ruff
Spokane, Washington
About Diamonds In the Ruff
Our Training Philosophy Dog training is all about forming a cooperative relationship with your dog. Willing, eager, compliant, smart, mannerly. Listens and follows directions! A dog who is polite, easy to live with and fun to take everywhere with you. Our goal is to teach your dog how to listen and follow directions from the whole family using positive, reward-based methods that do not rely on physical strength or intimidation. Our instructors will give you the tools you need to build communication and a satisfying relationship built on mutual respect and trust through kind and gentle training. Group classes start monthly, beginning through advanced levels.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation Customer-reported
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
- Trick training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Behavior Consultants
- Behavior Assessments
- Behavior Counseling
- Certified Behavior Consultant
- Class Lessons
- Continuing Education
- Distance Learning
- Dog Park
- Leash Pulls
- Pet Therapy
- Scent Detection
- Scent Games
- Specialty Classes
- Tricks Classes
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I'm confused, is this place really only open for 3 hours at 6 pm???
Group family dog training classes are held weekday evenings from 6:00-9:00PM, Monday thru Thursday, and on Fridays from 4:00-5:30PM. There are also daytime classes on Wednesdays 11:00AM-2:30PM and Thursdays, 2:00-4:30PM. Weekend classes are held from 9:00AM-4:30PM Saturdays and Sundays. Trainers also schedule private lessons and behavior consultations by appointment during weekdays.
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
105 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable trainers 11
- Puppy training 11
- Positive reinforcement 4
- Basic obedience 3
- Patient trainers 3
- Private lessons 3
All 10 topics
- Beginning class 2
- Dog socialization 2
- Helpful teachers 2
- Personal training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Love owners and how they train you and your dog 😃
I'm super excited to do our dog training here, they're so professional and I've heard so many amazing stories about people who have gone here and had a great experience. We did our intro class and already learned so much!
Excellent training
My husband and I bring our now 5.5mo old Shih Tzu here. We've been coming for two months, utilizing the different classes they offer. Great team of trainers! They've been super helpful with everything from basic obedience to grooming to potty training. You provide return demonstr…Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I bring our now 5.5mo old Shih Tzu here. We've been coming for two months, utilizing the different classes they offer. Great team of trainers! They've been super helpful with everything from basic obedience to grooming to potty training. You provide return demonstrations, and they give hints to make sure you're doing everything correctly. It's really about learning to effectively communicate to your dog what you expect from him. I'm very pleased and wholeheartedly recommend Diamonds In The Ruff to anyone with a pup of any age!
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