by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Dec 10, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Obedience Training, Training
If your dog thinks “sit” means “launch off the sofa like a caffeinated squirrel,” you’re in the right place. Owning a dog is one of life’s greatest joys, but let’s be honest—it can also be chaotic. Whether you’re dealing with a puppy who treats...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Dec 9, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Obedience Training, Training
Does your home feel more like a circus than a sanctuary? If your dog treats the doorbell like a declaration of war or drags you down the street during what should be a peaceful walk, you are not alone. Many Maryland families love their dogs deeply but struggle with...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Dec 8, 2025 | Obedience Training, Results, Training
Life gets loud when your dog runs the show. One minute, you’re bringing home an adorable ball of fluff. The next, your life is a chaotic mix of mysterious puddles on the rug, chewed-up shoes, and a barking fit every time the doorbell rings. For families across the...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Dec 4, 2025 | Obedience Training, Training
If your dog thinks “sit” means “sprint in the opposite direction,” you’re in the right place. For many overwhelmed dog parents in the DC area, managing a pup with a mind of its own can feel chaotic and isolating. But transformation is not only possible—it’s our...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Dec 4, 2025 | Crates, Training
Ruff House Dog Training owned by the head trainer Ryan (me), got a call from a family in Arlington, VA, at their wits’ end. Their rescue, a sweet but terrified German Shepherd, had ripped through three wire crates, bent the door on a plastic one, and was...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Nov 21, 2025 | Obedience Training, Training
Let’s paint a picture. You’re on a walk, and your dog decides to reenact a scene from The Fast and the Furious, with your arm as the tow rope. Or maybe the mailman’s daily visit triggers a barking fit that could rival a stadium concert. If this sounds familiar,...
