Free Monthly Dog Training Workshop

Join Ruff Pup for a free monthly training session focused on real-world manners, socialization, and helping your dog become calmer, more confident, and easier to live with.

Loved by 140+ Utah families.
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Helping you understand the dog you love.

Many dog owners struggle with behavior challenges like pulling, jumping, barking, anxiety, or reactivity. Our workshops help you understand your dog and build a stronger bond.

Relationship-Based Training
Build a stronger bond rooted in trust, communication and understanding not force.
Real-World Advice
Practical strategies for pulling, jumping, barking, anxiety and reactivity you can use today.
Live Demonstrations
Watch our trainers work with real dogs so you can see the techniques in action.
Question & Answer
Bring your toughest challenges we'll answer them in an open, judgment-free session.
Friendly Community
Meet fellow owners who believe training is a lifelong, rewarding journey.
Completely Free
Every Foundations Workshop is free to attend. Education first, always.
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What You'll Learn

Eight foundations for a happier dog

Why dogs behave the way they do
The Ruff Pup Hierarchy of Needs
Building confidence through training
Creating structure and routine
Enrichment and mental fulfillment
Improving communication with your dog
Preventing common behavior problems
Living the Ruff Pup Lifestyle

What To Expect

Welcome & Intro

A warm intro to our philosophy and community.

Understanding Dog Behavior

Learn what your dog is really telling you.

The Hierarchy of Needs

The foundation framework behind lasting change.

Live Training Demonstration

See the techniques applied with a real dog.

Open Questions & Answers

See the techniques applied with a real dog.

Upcoming Real World
Fundamentals Workshops

Choose a date that works for you. Space is strictly limited to ensure everyone gets a chance to ask questions.

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Fundamentals Workshop

Our monthly workshop covers the Ruff Pup Hierarchy of Needs, live training demos, and trainer Q&A, perfect for beginners.

 Ruff Pup Training Center · Provo, UT
 10:00 – 11:15 AM
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Think Like Your Dog

Learn how dogs think, communicate, and learn. Bring your questions about pulling, jumping, barking, or reactivity, we'll cover it live.

 Ruff Pup Training Center · Provo, UT
 10:00 – 11:15 AM
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The Ruff Pup Lifestyle

A family-friendly introduction to relationship-based training and the Ruff Pup Lifestyle. No dog required to attend.

 Ruff Pup Training Center · Provo, UT
 10:00 – 11:15 AM

Join The Ruff Pup
Community

The Foundations Workshop is your entry into the Ruff Pup lifestyle, a community for Provo dog owners ready to do more with their dogs.

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Most owners are missing one thing — and it's why nothing they try is working. Download the framework we use to train every dog at Ruff Pup, and learn what your dog actually needs.

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