by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Oct 19, 2022 | Ruff Tips
Washington, D.C., is a great city to own a puppy. There are plenty of places to take your dog for a walk and dog parks that allow dogs off-leash. However, as with any major city, there are also plenty of distractions and potential dangers for puppies. That’s why...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Dec 10, 2018 | Ruff Tips
Overcrowding is a serious problem in America’s animal shelters. According to the ASPCA, an estimated 1.5 million animals are euthanized every year due to overcrowding — and that’s only dogs and cats. If you’re considering bringing home a pet in the new year, adopting...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Apr 3, 2018 | Ruff Tips
Petiquette Tips: How to Be a Good Dog Owner As a dog owner, you love your furry companions, and the feeling is mutual. Fido’s parents also want to be considerate in the neighborhood, so learning a few petiquette tips can help keep the peace. Do the Responsible Thing...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Jan 27, 2018 | Ruff Tips
Get A Microchip! When it comes to getting a microchip, some dog owners feel it as a waste of money. This is a question we get all the time. It really comes down to how much do you want your dog back? Today, I encountered another prime example of the importance of such...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Mar 8, 2017 | Ruff Tips
Maybe It’s You? When trying to demand a dog follow your commands, have you considered the dog doesn’t know what you’re asking? Many times we think the dog knows what we are asking, because we are asking them very “dog-like” things such as...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Jan 16, 2017 | Ruff Tips
What are boundaries?! Boundaries are a way to communicate to your dog the things you find inappropriate. Walking around, I see many people yell “NO!” to their dogs and the dog completely ignoring them. The truth of the matter is, your dog isn’t...
