TRAINING SERVICES

At Ruff Customers, we strive to help you and your furry friend communicate better, and we do that in a number of different ways. Click on each service to see details:     Private Lessons     Day Training     Private Behavior Modification Sessions     Specialty Workshops         Rocket Recall         Solid Stays         Leash Walking Labs PRIVATE LESSONS - ($85 -$100/hour, packages available): We teach puppy, adolescent, and adult dog basic obedience, tricks training, or specialized curriculum for single-cue sessions (RECALL or LEASH WALKING). We also offer discounts for multiple lesson packages. Our trainers come to you. An initial evaluation lasts one and a half to two hours and costs from $110 to $130, depending upon the services required. Each additional hour starts at $100, with discounts for lessons in excess of three. SIGN UP NOW GROUP CLASSES: We teach classes (seasonally) in various neighborhood parks. Email Ruff Customers or call us at (234) PLAY-RUFF (234-752-9783) for more information. No group classes are currently running (updated August, 2010) To get started TODAY, fill out this New Client Questionnaire and send it to Ruff Customers via fax (206-399-0742) or via email to Leigh@RuffCustomers.com             ASK US ABOUT DAY TRAINING       Ruff Customers also works with dogs who aren't really suited for the stress of being in a group of dogs or puppies. Our trainers offer behavior modification for the less social pooches among us. We specialize in teaching dogs with aggression and fear issues. PRIVATE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION SESSIONS ($85 - $100/hour, packages available) are geared toward your pup's individual needs. The first step is an initial evaluation: you complete a detailed behavioral history questionnaire, then our trainer studies the provided information and meets your dog to assess individual needs. An initial evaluation lasts one and a half to two hours and costs $130. After that initial meeting, our trainer will discuss the evaluation and indicate how many training sessions she recommends. We specialize in Constructional Aggression Treatment (C.A.T.) and desensitization and counter-conditioning techniques for fear and aggression modification. We also offer discounts for multiple lesson packages. SIGN UP NOW Back to Top We also offer private services for the people on the go: DAY TRAINING ($120 per session or packages available) is perfectly suited for busy people who have difficult schedules or prefer to work with a more finished product. No time for training? Let our professional trainer do it for you! With DAY TRAINING we train your dog while you're at work, then transfer the leash to you with a virtual "User's Manual" on how to maintain good manners. Ruff Customers offers a customized training plan to relieve your frustration with your puppy's or dog's behavior and help you build a wonderful relationship. We train your dog for you, in your home, while you are at work (or watching us work with your pooch). You can skip the time it takes to learn to be a dog trainer while also trying to teach your dog, and instead, let us use our expertise to help you. We design a training program to fit your needs and desires. DAY TRAINING is particularly suited to teaching your dog manners such as Polite Leash Walking, In-Home Potty Manners, Proper Door Greetings, Leave It, Drop It, and Coming When Called. And finally, Ruff Customers is fully insured for your security. Training costs are $120 for each hour session, with discounts for packages purchased. Email Ruff Customers or call us for more information or just SIGN UP NOW Ruff Customers periodically offers SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS ($100) such as: ROCKET RECALL, a seminar-type short duration class which focuses solely on teaching and improving your dog's ability to return to you when called, on or off leash. GET MORE INFO SOLID STAYS, a seminar-type short duration class dealing strictly with the proper way to teach and proof great stays. GET MORE INFO In addition, we offer our ever-popular LEASH WALKING LAB which addresses in detail the subject of teaching your dog to walk politely on leash, without your resorting to tight leashes (and arm strain), heeling only, or being dragged down the street. GET MORE INFO Please note that these prices are subject to change without notice. Current rates will always be available upon request. Back to Top

	PEOPLE ARE SAYING....

"Leigh successfully desensitized my young dog to things that made her fear/aggressive  of other dogs and people.  She's taught me how to recognize my dog's needs before a problem occurs in a positive way without using correcting collars and other punishing devices and is most generous with her time. " ---Jeryl W. and Griffey, NYC "These sessions were well worth it. Spent [hundreds] of dollars [at another training facility], and it did not work one bit. The best training class ever. Leigh was very helpful even when I was going to give up." ---Maria F. and Daisy, Yonkers "Great Structure!! Fabulous class!! Wonderful Instructor!" ---Melissa S. and Lilly, NYC "Best trainer ever. She was very intuned w/dogs. Already recommended her to other people." ---Monique & Anthony P. and Cody, Yonkers "Thank you, Leigh. Can you come home with us?" Debbie C. and Rusty, Yonkers "

"At Ruff Customers, we don't use fear or pain, we use our brains to train!"

	BARK AT US: RuffMail(234) PLAY-RUFF (752-9783)  FAX: 206-339-0742