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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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Shane Cummings
5/5
We had a great experience with Jenna and Ruff Rules! Communication was excellent leading up to our 3-week board and train and even better during the training. Jenna provided daily updates and videos that helped us learn how to continue training Brady once he got home. The mid-tra…Read full reviewClose full review

We had a great experience with Jenna and Ruff Rules! Communication was excellent leading up to our 3-week board and train and even better during the training. Jenna provided daily updates and videos that helped us learn how to continue training Brady once he got home. The mid-training meet up was valuable, as was the post-training meet up. Jenna was an excellent trainer and took great care of Brady. We highly recommend Ruff Rules!

Debra Lavoie
5/5
We interviewed with several Trainers from different organizations and chose Ruff Rules, EVA, to train our 6 month- 82.6lb doberman puppy for reasons paramount to us: 1) dog stays in house with the Trainer 2) travels on field trips with the Trainer 3) training techniques are simpl…Read full reviewClose full review

We interviewed with several Trainers from different organizations and chose Ruff Rules, EVA, to train our 6 month- 82.6lb doberman puppy for reasons paramount to us: 1) dog stays in house with the Trainer 2) travels on field trips with the Trainer 3) training techniques are simple for pet parent(s) to learn and continue 4) no harsh training performed 5) training video's of your dog in action sent often; this is a GREAT tool for us to reflect back to so we may contiunue the same training at home. Although our pupply is a giant we felt comfortable with EVA becasue of her bio indicating she spends time at the stables with/riding "HORSES". We felt if she can manage a horse she can manage our guy. EVA possess tenacity which is key for what our guy needed. EVA described our pup as spicy, drama, pushy, whiney, and wants his own way. RIGHT ON EVA! All traits we experienced but could not break in the 5 months we had him. EVA did the trick in 3 weeks, KUDOS EVA! AXL is now extremely well BEHAVED, HAPPY and TRIANED to please. Shown -Photo of AXL - 3 months old. Another photo at at vet's on scale at 6 months old (age and size) when EVA trained him.

James Maus
5/5
We found Ruff Rules from neighbors and contacted them for training of our three month old German short hair pointer Willow. We dealt with Eva and Sydney and they were both incredible. Sydney is the one who came to the house for the two week in-home training sessions with Willow a…Read full reviewClose full review

We found Ruff Rules from neighbors and contacted them for training of our three month old German short hair pointer Willow. We dealt with Eva and Sydney and they were both incredible. Sydney is the one who came to the house for the two week in-home training sessions with Willow and it made all the difference in the world and we are enrolling Willow in the E collar training when she is of age and ready to roll with that training and can’t wait. Definitely worth everything. Highly recommend Ruff Rules for your pup.

Toni Willard
5/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Truly Life-Changing – Thank You Ruff Rules! Gracie was a complete handful before Ruff Rules. She barked, bit, ran from me, attacked my senior dog, ate everything in sight (even bird poop and a dead baby bird 🤢), and wouldn’t even let me leash her without a chase. I h…Read full reviewClose full review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Truly Life-Changing – Thank You Ruff Rules! Gracie was a complete handful before Ruff Rules. She barked, bit, ran from me, attacked my senior dog, ate everything in sight (even bird poop and a dead baby bird 🤢), and wouldn’t even let me leash her without a chase. I had to bribe her just to get in her kennel. I was overwhelmed. I was nervous about leaving her for 2.5 weeks, but Jenna immediately put me at ease. She sent me daily photos and videos (except Sundays, which I completely respect!). Her updates were detailed, and her guidance helped me feel confident about continuing the training at home. Now? Gracie is a dream. No more biting, barking, or chasing. She listens to commands, calmly goes in her kennel, and coexists peacefully with my senior dog. She doesn’t eat random things anymore and actually enjoys following direction. I never thought I’d see this day. Jenna is incredible—patient, professional, and clearly passionate. Ruff Rules changed our life, and I’d recommend this program to any dog owner struggling with behavior issues. Five stars isn’t enough!

Kristin Risteen
5/5
We sent our great pyranees mix to be trained with Eva from Ruff Rules and the experience was amazing! She updated us with photos and videos every single day to show the advances she was making and to keep us informed of what they were doing…they take the dogs on real life field t…Read full reviewClose full review

We sent our great pyranees mix to be trained with Eva from Ruff Rules and the experience was amazing! She updated us with photos and videos every single day to show the advances she was making and to keep us informed of what they were doing…they take the dogs on real life field trips and put them in tons of situations so by the time your pup comes home, they know how to act in all different kinds of situations! Couldn’t recommend this company enough!

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