by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Oct 15, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Ruff Tips, Training
As a professional dog trainer in Northern Virginia, I’ve seen it all. The frantic owner is being pulled down the street by a tiny but determined terrier. The family that has to crate their dog every time the doorbell rings. The couple are at their wits’ end...
by Ryan, Ruff House Dog Training | Oct 8, 2025 | Training, Training Treats
If your dog ignores you faster than a teenager ignores chores, you might be using the wrong treats. The right training treats aren’t just snacks—they’re communication tools. They bridge the gap between what you want your dog to understand and what actually...
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...
