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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
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  • House training
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Recall training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

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

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

  • Puppies
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  • Senior dogs
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Training level

  • Advanced training
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  • Beginner training
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Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
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  • Photo updates Customer-reported
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  • Refresher training
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Detection dog training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Training approach

  • E-collar training
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  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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Other listed services

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  • Adult Training
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  • Balanced Dog Trainer
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  • Dog Learn
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  • Dog's Training Training
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  • House Manners
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  • Off Leash
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  • Working Dogs
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Customer reviews

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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

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100 collected reviews

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JOhn Racine
5/5
Prior to Bud’s transformation, I would take him to public places, and though he was always super friendly and wanted to play and be petted, I was constantly trying to keep him under control. Now after being trained by Jenna at Ruff Rules, he is so much calmer now. Just before wr…Read full reviewClose full review

Prior to Bud’s transformation, I would take him to public places, and though he was always super friendly and wanted to play and be petted, I was constantly trying to keep him under control. Now after being trained by Jenna at Ruff Rules, he is so much calmer now. Just before writing this, I had gone to (lowes). We walked around. He stayed at a heel. He sat when I stopped. I had to get something heavy off the shelf he laid down and stayed in place. The transformation was amazing! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this training. Thank you, Jenna and the Ruff Rules team ❤️

Melissa Meincken
5/5
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Eva and the team at Ruff Rules! The training program completely changed our lives with our one-year-old Bernedoodle. Before training, walks were challenging because he constantly pulled on the leash, and mornings could be hectic. After…Read full reviewClose full review

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Eva and the team at Ruff Rules! The training program completely changed our lives with our one-year-old Bernedoodle. Before training, walks were challenging because he constantly pulled on the leash, and mornings could be hectic. After returning from the training program, he came back as a calm, well-mannered, and obedient dog. He now stays in place when asked, follows commands beautifully, and is a pleasure to walk. Our mornings are quiet and easy, and he has become such a chill and enjoyable companion. We are truly amazed by the transformation and so grateful for the time, expertise, and dedication Eva invested in our dog. Thank you so much, Eva and Ruff Rules, for this amazing experience and for helping us build such a wonderful relationship with our dog!

Matthew Mulroy
5/5
We had an excellent experience with Ruff Rules and our trainer, Jenna. From the start, Jenna was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and communicative throughout the entire training process. She kept us updated every step of the way and took the time to explain not only what …Read full reviewClose full review

We had an excellent experience with Ruff Rules and our trainer, Jenna. From the start, Jenna was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and communicative throughout the entire training process. She kept us updated every step of the way and took the time to explain not only what Loki was learning, but why it was important. The results have been amazing. Loki is noticeably calmer, more obedient, and much better behaved than before training. The improvement in his confidence and responsiveness has made a huge difference in our daily lives. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend Jenna and the Ruff Rules team to anyone looking for professional, effective dog training.

Eric A
5/5
We cannot say enough great things about Eva and Ruff Rules! We boarded our two Cavachon puppies, Ellie and Hazelle, for 2½ weeks of training, and the results exceeded our expectations. From the moment they came home, it was obvious how much time, patience, and expertise had gone…Read full reviewClose full review

We cannot say enough great things about Eva and Ruff Rules! We boarded our two Cavachon puppies, Ellie and Hazelle, for 2½ weeks of training, and the results exceeded our expectations. From the moment they came home, it was obvious how much time, patience, and expertise had gone into their training. They returned with better manners, improved obedience, and a much greater ability to focus and listen. What impressed us most was that Eva didn’t just train commands—she helped build confidence, structure, and good habits that have made life so much easier for both our girls and us. Throughout the process, Eva was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. The Ruff Rules training approach is effective, positive, and tailored to each dog’s needs. We received updates while they were away and felt completely comfortable knowing Ellie and Hazelle were in such capable hands. If you’re looking for a trainer who genuinely cares about your dog and delivers real results, we highly recommend Eva and Ruff Rules. The transformation in our girls has been remarkable, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she did for them. Thank you, Eva, for helping Ellie and Hazelle become the best versions of themselves!

Rachael Holman
5/5
Truly a 10/10 experience with RuffRules! Jenna went out of her way to keep me informed & in touch with my pup Rocco during his board and training experience every step of the way. He was so well cared for and the training that both him and I received is something im eternally gra…Read full reviewClose full review

Truly a 10/10 experience with RuffRules! Jenna went out of her way to keep me informed & in touch with my pup Rocco during his board and training experience every step of the way. He was so well cared for and the training that both him and I received is something im eternally grateful for. They are such a knowledgeable group of women who have such a gift and love for dogs, its really shines through. We are so thankful! Youre dog will leave training with the confidence and skill and level of respect youve been looking for(:

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