by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Oct 2, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Training
If you’ve been to a dog park in Northern Virginia lately, chances are you’ve heard it: that little click-click sound. Dog clicker training has become incredibly popular among dog owners, and for good reason. It promises a positive, effective way to teach your furry...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Oct 1, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Training
Your dog has turned your peaceful home into chaos central. The constant barking at neighbors, the chewed-up shoes scattered across the floor, and that embarrassing moment when your pup dragged you down the street because they spotted another dog—sound familiar?...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Sep 29, 2025 | Dog Anxiety, Dog Behavior, Training
That feeling when you grab your keys and see your dog’s ears droop is heartbreaking. You close the door and hear the first whines, knowing it will soon escalate into frantic barking, scratching, or worse. This isn’t just your dog being...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Sep 29, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Guides, Ruff Tips, Training
If dog training videos alone worked, YouTube would have put me out of business years ago. Let’s be honest, you’ve probably spent hours watching trainers online. You’ve seen the perfectly edited clips of dogs heeling flawlessly and puppies sitting on...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Sep 25, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Training, Training Treats
You can buy every leash, harness, chew toy, and clicker on Amazon—but if your dog is still dragging you down the street like you’re in a sled race, we need to talk. Dog owners everywhere feel overwhelmed by the endless selection of training equipment and...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Sep 22, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Ruff Tips, Training
Whether you’re using clicker training, balanced reinforcement, or even shouting at the sky hoping your dog listens (spoiler: he won’t), there’s one training method that beats them all—consistency. After working with over 400 families through Ruff...
