Our Trainers
Our trainers are experienced, friendly, and fun to work with. Both trainers are AKC Approved STAR Puppy/CGC/Trick Dog Evaluators and also AKC Fit Dog Instructors.
Vanessa Lee is a certified dog trainer with over 16 years of experience. She actively trains and competes with her own dogs in many dog sports including rally, obedience, dock diving, barn hunt, agility, and nose work and has earned numerous titles on her personal dogs.
Christy Riehle has over 11 years of experience as a professional dog trainer and has been teaching classes and private lessons at Ruff Relations for many years. She trains and competes with her own dog in rally, obedience and agility and has competed and titled in flyball in the past. Christy teaches Puppy Steps, K9 Manners, K9 Manners 2, Fit Dog, and Tricks classes.
Vanessa Lee is a certified dog trainer with over 16 years of experience. She actively trains and competes with her own dogs in many dog sports including rally, obedience, dock diving, barn hunt, agility, and nose work and has earned numerous titles on her personal dogs.
Christy Riehle has over 11 years of experience as a professional dog trainer and has been teaching classes and private lessons at Ruff Relations for many years. She trains and competes with her own dog in rally, obedience and agility and has competed and titled in flyball in the past. Christy teaches Puppy Steps, K9 Manners, K9 Manners 2, Fit Dog, and Tricks classes.
Private Lessons
One on one training is also now available at Ruff Relations with trainer, Christy Riehle. This is a perfect option for dogs that are not suitable for group classes, those with a very specific goal in mind, or those that need to address a specific behavior issue.
Prices: $150 for the first lesson, which runs for about 1-1/2hrs and $100/lesson thereafter for follow up lessons, which run about 1hr per lesson.
Phone/email consultations: $75/45 mins.
For more information, or to set up an appointment, please contact christyriehle@gmail.com .
Prices: $150 for the first lesson, which runs for about 1-1/2hrs and $100/lesson thereafter for follow up lessons, which run about 1hr per lesson.
Phone/email consultations: $75/45 mins.
For more information, or to set up an appointment, please contact christyriehle@gmail.com .
Day Training @ Daycare
Add obedience training to any day of daycare. Our trainer will work with your dog one on one during the day while they are attending daycare.
$32 for a 20 min. training session
$32 for a 20 min. training session
Group Classes
Please note: We must receive payment within 24hrs of enrollment in order to reserve your place in class. Payment is your commitment to attend. Non-payment will result in unenrollment to make room for someone else.
CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE
CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE
Tricks- 6wks: Mon. @ 5pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
*prerequisite - dogs must have completed a basic obedience class or have equivalent skills
This is an intermediate class for dogs that already know the basics. We will work on a variety of fun tricks to get your dog engaged and focused on you while having fun!
We will offer the AKC Tricks Test after completion of this class if there is interest. A perfect opportunity for you and your dog to earn a title!
Cost: $160
Puppy Steps - 6wks: Mon. @ 6pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23 (FULL)
Instructor: Christy Riehle
Get your puppy off on the right paw with socialization and good manners...
Designed for puppies 8 - 16wks of age, this class focuses on socializationand puppy behavior with an introduction to basic obedience. Learn how to properly socialize your new puppy and get tips on housetraining, exercise, resource guarding prevention, mouthing, chewing, and more!
Cost: $160
K9 Manners (basic) - 6wks: Mon. @ 7pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
The focus of this class is on basic obedience and general good manners. Dogs will learn impulse control, sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, targeting, polite greetings, and more! Common behavior problems will also be addressed.
Cost: $160
Beyond Basics (intermediate) - 6wks: Mon. @ 8pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
*prerequisite - dogs must have completed a basic obedience class or have equivalent skills
A continuation of our K9 Manners class...
in this intermediate level class we will work on proofing the behaviors your dog learned in K9 Manners by adding more distractions and new challenges to build up your dogs obedience skills.
Cost: $160
AKC Fit Dog - 6wks: Thurs. @ 5:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/06/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
A canine fitness class that is not only beneficial but also really FUN! Throughout this class you will learn to do various exercises that will keep your dog focused and engaged while increasing their strength, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence.
Note: This class is 45 mins. long each week
Cost: $160
Puppy Steps - 6wks: Thurs. @ 6:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/06/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
Get your puppy off on the right paw with socialization and good manners...
Designed for puppies 8 - 16wks of age, this class focuses on socializationand puppy behavior with an introduction to basic obedience. Learn how to properly socialize your new puppy and get tips on housetraining, exercise, resource guarding prevention, mouthing, chewing, and more!
Cost: $160
K9 Manners (basic) - 6wks: Thurs. @ 7:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/06/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
The focus of this class is on basic obedience and general good manners. Dogs will learn impulse control, sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, targeting, polite greetings, and more! Common behavior problems will also be addressed.
Cost: $160
CGC Prep & Test (intermediate) - 6wks: Fri. @ 6pm
Next Session Begins: 04/14/23
Instructor: Vanessa Lee
note: this is a 5 week class
This class will help prepare students for all 10 of the canine food citizen exercises on the CGC test, which will be offered on week 5.
Cost: $160
K9 Manners (basic) - 6wks: Wed. @ 5:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/19/23
Instructor: Vanessa Lee
The focus of this class is on basic obedience and general good manners. Dogs will learn impulse control, sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, targeting, polite greetings, and more! Common behavior problems will also be addressed.
Cost: $160
Leash Manners (foundation) - 4wks: Wed. @ 6:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/19/23
Instructor: Vanessa Lee
Note: this is a 4 week class
In this class we focus on the skills needed to make walks with your dog much more enjoyable. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching dogs how to respond to leash pressure, to move with you rather than pull, to “leave-it”, to halt, and to focus on the presence of distractions. This class is suitable for dogs of any age.
*not suitable for reactive dogs*
Cost: $125
Intro to Rally - 6wks: Fri. @ 6pm
Next Session Begins: TBD
Instructor: Christy Riehle
*prerequisite - dogs must have completed a basic obedience class or have equivalent skills
Rally is a form of competitive obedience which involves dog-handler teams navigating a course of numbered obedience signs, which instruct the handler on which exercises to do next. This class is so much fun, even if you never plan to compete.
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
*prerequisite - dogs must have completed a basic obedience class or have equivalent skills
This is an intermediate class for dogs that already know the basics. We will work on a variety of fun tricks to get your dog engaged and focused on you while having fun!
We will offer the AKC Tricks Test after completion of this class if there is interest. A perfect opportunity for you and your dog to earn a title!
Cost: $160
Puppy Steps - 6wks: Mon. @ 6pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23 (FULL)
Instructor: Christy Riehle
Get your puppy off on the right paw with socialization and good manners...
Designed for puppies 8 - 16wks of age, this class focuses on socializationand puppy behavior with an introduction to basic obedience. Learn how to properly socialize your new puppy and get tips on housetraining, exercise, resource guarding prevention, mouthing, chewing, and more!
Cost: $160
K9 Manners (basic) - 6wks: Mon. @ 7pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
The focus of this class is on basic obedience and general good manners. Dogs will learn impulse control, sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, targeting, polite greetings, and more! Common behavior problems will also be addressed.
Cost: $160
Beyond Basics (intermediate) - 6wks: Mon. @ 8pm
Next Session Begins: 03/27/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
*prerequisite - dogs must have completed a basic obedience class or have equivalent skills
A continuation of our K9 Manners class...
in this intermediate level class we will work on proofing the behaviors your dog learned in K9 Manners by adding more distractions and new challenges to build up your dogs obedience skills.
Cost: $160
AKC Fit Dog - 6wks: Thurs. @ 5:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/06/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
A canine fitness class that is not only beneficial but also really FUN! Throughout this class you will learn to do various exercises that will keep your dog focused and engaged while increasing their strength, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence.
Note: This class is 45 mins. long each week
Cost: $160
Puppy Steps - 6wks: Thurs. @ 6:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/06/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
Get your puppy off on the right paw with socialization and good manners...
Designed for puppies 8 - 16wks of age, this class focuses on socializationand puppy behavior with an introduction to basic obedience. Learn how to properly socialize your new puppy and get tips on housetraining, exercise, resource guarding prevention, mouthing, chewing, and more!
Cost: $160
K9 Manners (basic) - 6wks: Thurs. @ 7:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/06/23
Instructor: Christy Riehle
The focus of this class is on basic obedience and general good manners. Dogs will learn impulse control, sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, targeting, polite greetings, and more! Common behavior problems will also be addressed.
Cost: $160
CGC Prep & Test (intermediate) - 6wks: Fri. @ 6pm
Next Session Begins: 04/14/23
Instructor: Vanessa Lee
note: this is a 5 week class
This class will help prepare students for all 10 of the canine food citizen exercises on the CGC test, which will be offered on week 5.
Cost: $160
K9 Manners (basic) - 6wks: Wed. @ 5:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/19/23
Instructor: Vanessa Lee
The focus of this class is on basic obedience and general good manners. Dogs will learn impulse control, sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, targeting, polite greetings, and more! Common behavior problems will also be addressed.
Cost: $160
Leash Manners (foundation) - 4wks: Wed. @ 6:30pm
Next Session Begins: 04/19/23
Instructor: Vanessa Lee
Note: this is a 4 week class
In this class we focus on the skills needed to make walks with your dog much more enjoyable. This includes, but is not limited to, teaching dogs how to respond to leash pressure, to move with you rather than pull, to “leave-it”, to halt, and to focus on the presence of distractions. This class is suitable for dogs of any age.
*not suitable for reactive dogs*
Cost: $125
Intro to Rally - 6wks: Fri. @ 6pm
Next Session Begins: TBD
Instructor: Christy Riehle
*prerequisite - dogs must have completed a basic obedience class or have equivalent skills
Rally is a form of competitive obedience which involves dog-handler teams navigating a course of numbered obedience signs, which instruct the handler on which exercises to do next. This class is so much fun, even if you never plan to compete.