Our Training Facility Location
1022 W. Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Private Training
For all dogs 8 weeks and older
Basic Obedience Training at the Training Center
Private Sessions
OUR PACKAGES INCLUDE MULTIPLE DATES. WHEN YOU CHECK OUT, PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE DATE. ALL OTHER DATES WILL BE SCHEDULED AT YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT. SELECTING MULTIPLE DATES WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING CHARGED THE FULL PACKAGE PRICE EACH DAY YOU SIGN UP FOR. WE CAN ONLY REFUND THE PACKAGE PRICE MINUS THE FEES WE ARE CHARGED FROM OUR CREDIT CARD PROCESSOR.
Start here with some basic manners and obedience training with Michelle or Tiffany. We offer several packages of 1-hour private training sessions where you will learn skills such as loose leash walking, how to properly greet people, and other basic obedience commands. You also get a personalized email after each session that summarizes what you worked on and includes your instructions for the week.
We offer several packages to get you started with discounts on our higher packages. The more sessions you choose, the bigger your discount. Please click on the button below to choose your package and view prices.
Private In-home Behavior Modification Training
Personalized and Professional
Maybe you and your dog have already attended obedience classes, or you taught your dog some obedience skills on your own, but your dog still has some behavior issues that an obedience class just won't address. We can help with behavior modification training.
We offer a 2-hour in-home initial appointment with two 1-hour follow up visits where our trainer can evaluate your dog and begin to teach you skills you can use immediately to help your dog relax and control undesirable behaviors. Also included in this package are a treat pouch, one 2-pound Happy Howie's meat roll, a squirt bottle and a folder with printed instructions so you can get started on your training right away.
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***IF YOU RESIDE MORE THAN 10 MILES OUTSIDE OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS, YOU WILL ALSO BE BILLED FOR MILEAGE.***
Group Classes
For all dogs 8 weeks and older
Summer Nose Work Course
Join us on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 pm during the month of July to learn the foundations of the exciting sport of nose work!
Turn your dog's love of sniffing into a fun activity that you can do together. Whether you want to compete in nose work trials or just learn something fun that you can do with your dog, nose work is a sport suitable for all!
Our 4-week course includes a kit with the scent your dog will be trained to find. You will also learn about the different titles you can earn through AKC nose work trials. Then at the conclusion of the course, you will have the opportunity to compete in a fun trial and earn ribbons to show off your dog's new found talent!
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Zen Dog Obedience Classes
Not your typical obedience class!
Do you wish your dog was more calm? Are you struggling with how to get your dog to come to you when he or she is distracted by squirrels or other distractions outside? Are you avoiding walks because your dog pulls too much?
We have a unique class that will help you teach your dog to be calm and obedient in all these situations and more! But this isn't a typical obedience class. Based on the teachings in the Training Between The Ears program, we offer the latest in training techniques that no one else in the area has.
Our classes meet once per week for an hour and run for four consecutive weeks. The classes are filled with lecture time, demonstrations, and fun group activities. You also get access to the class Facebook group for ongoing support even after you finish your class! The Facebook group is where you will find and post on your weekly homework challenges and there will be extra information and videos posted after each class. We want you and your dog to succeed so that's why we offer this added bonus to our students absolutely FREE!
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***If you are hesitant to bring your fearful or reactive dog to a group class, consider an audit spot. An audit spot means you will be observing the class but will not bring a dog. You get all the same information as the working spots and also have access to the Facebook group for ongoing support.***
Drop In Training
Accommodating Your Lifestyle
Do you need a more flexible and affordable option for training? Check out our drop in options. We have 3-hour blocks of time on certain days for individuals to stop in and get some pointers.
This is not private training, but rather a time that you can bring your dog in and get help with whatever you would like to work on. Stay for a few minutes or up to an hour. We don't recommend training for any longer than an hour because most dogs will become bored after a prolonged training session. We want your dogs to enjoy training and be excited to come back!
For just $20 per session, you and your dog may stop in and work with our trainers during these special time periods. We ask that you sign up so that we have an idea of how many students will be in attendance. If there is no one on our drop-in schedule, we may not be open during the scheduled times.
Online payment is not available for these training sessions so be prepared to make your payment prior to your session. We will accept cash, check, or card.
When you arrive for your session, please leave your dog in your car until you have contacted the trainers and made your payment. This will ensure that the environment is safe for your dog to enter the facility. Click on the button below to choose your session day and be added to our schedule. We look forward to training with you!
***Drop in training will not be available in July as our Intro to Nose Work class will be scheduled during that time.***
Online Learning
Training Between The Ears (TBTE)
Online Behavior Modification Training
Some of our training is based on « Training Between the Ears » (TBTE) training and principles. TBTE was developed by our colleague, Mark McCabe. TBTE uses primarily reward and relaxation strategies to change the emotional state of dogs and help them moderate their own emotions. The techniques aim to build relationships with your dog by removing conflict, developing your dog’s self-motivation through success seeking behaviors, and changing your dog’s perception of the surrounding world so they are emotionally more relaxed and stable, and therefore resilient to external stressors.
The Ruff Ranch LLC is affiliated with TBTE to help connect you with their online training courses. Learn the same techniques we teach your dog in the comfort of your own home! Click on the course names for more information.
6 Days to a New Life with your Dog $9
Improve recalls and good behavior in just 6 days! This is a great introduction to the TBTE program.
Get a new perspective on difficult dogs and learn a new way of thinking about them.
Genetics Course $45
Are genetics and your dog's history affecting his or her behavior? Find out through this course.
Emotions Course $45
Do our emotions really drive our dog's behavior?
Learn to empathize with and help your fearful dogs improve their emotional wellness.
Fireworks & Stress Reduction Course $45
Learn how to help your dog deal with the stress of fireworks and other loud noises.
This is a great course for breeders to learn how to raise well-adjusted pups.
Level 1: Resolving Conflict in Human/Canine Relationships. $395
This course will guide you through the foundation work for the TBTE program. ***Purchase of this program will give you access to our future group classes where we will work through the entire program together. Course must be purchased through this unique link to gain access to the group class and receive a $125 discount off the regular class price.***