About Us
Our Foundation
Ruff-To-Ready Dog Training & Pet Services is built on one simple truth: dogs learn best when they feel safe, understood, and empowered. I train using positive reinforcement, create clear communication through clicker methodology, and provide results that last — no intimidation, punishments, or quick-fix gimmicks like pronged collars or e-collars.
About Me
I’m Austyn, a professional dog trainer and pet handler with years of hands-on experience rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining dogs of every personality and background. I have trained for PetSmart as a Level II Trainer and am educated through Karen Pryor's Dog Trainer Professional Program.
My approach stands out because it focuses on teaching owners just as much as their dogs, so you leave with real skills you can use for life, not just temporary results.
What makes Ruff-To-Ready different?
- Owner empowerment: I show you exactly why your dog does what they do, and how to foster clear communication between you both.
- Customized training: No cookie-cutter classes — every plan is crafted and tailored to your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.
- Science-backed methods: Clicker Training using proven methods that deliver the best results. All training tools needed are initially provided in starter packs courtesy of Ruff-To-Ready!
- Results that last: Clicker training taps into how dogs naturally learn. It marks the right behavior at the exact right moment, creating strong, permanent neural pathways, not temporary obedience.
- Protections: We carry full professional and general liability coverage through Pet Care Insurance (PCI), including dog training coverage, pet sitting coverage, grooming liability, and pet daycare liability. This protects both you and your dog during all services.
Working with Ruff-To-Ready provides you with 24/7 access to my care and support!