Ruff Athletics Facility

05/19/2026

We've had Student Success Stories, but this one is an Instructor Highlight!

Last week was Week 1 for all our classes. Instructor Chloe head instructed the Obedience class on Saturday. Here is what one student had to say that evening after class:

"Hi, this message is for Chloe. First and most importantly, I absolutely LOVED the first class and it’s thanks to you! I’ve had dogs for 50 years and I’ve attended a few 6 week classes. You make it so easy to understand what we should be doing. THANK YOU!"

Well done, Chloe!!! You've always done a great job, but it's still nice to hear the positive feedback from our students!

05/12/2026

STUDENT SUCCESS SHARE

I have featured Jen and her Labs before, but I simply LOVED this update and had to share!! Can I add that all this success was from ONE private lesson! They are all doing a fantastic job! 🥰

"Hello Lauren! I realized this week that it’s been 4 mos since we were in to see you. I honestly thought at times I had the most stubborn dogs on the planet but after daily hard work with these two, it is coming together. They both basically started from ground zero and I can finally see that they are getting close to being able to come with me for a nice relaxed walk. It’s an amazing feeling and we definitely have YOU to thank for helping to push us in the right direction. ... We walked about 6km ... There were days with her I’d be exhausted after 1 km..."

05/05/2026

My Daughter's school is raising money for a new playground as they lost theirs due to expansion of the school.

There is an online auction that ends at 9pm tonight with two 1HR Private Lessons up for grabs.

If you're looking to possibly get a lesson for less, OR pay regular price but have all of your payment go to the school, then please get on and make a bid!

There are lots of other wonderful things to bid on as well!

*All items must be picked up at the school in Dieppe

Auction item 'Private Lesson- 1 hr at Ruff Athletics' hosted online at 32auctions.

05/03/2026

2020 - COVID Lockdown

How to entertain your dogs AND your kids - do some stay distraction training. 😆

04/30/2026

On Sunday, my friend Tressia Toole came to RUFF AF to give a seminar on agility handling, verbal cues, and distance skills.

Here is a video of Jelly Fish and a snippet of Beach.

Both rocked it! 💪 But Jelly's video was better for viewing. :D

Thank you Tressia! Looking forward to doing it again!

04/29/2026

Interested in Giving Agility a try?!?!

Here's a video of our most recent Level 1 class! 😍

Check out our website for upcoming classes

04/18/2026

Rockin' Recall

Check out Instructor Maika calling Lalita (who is off leash, wearing a flat collar) off a pair of ducks while walking her behind the building. Neither of them were expecting ducks to be there. ONE quick name call and Lalita was coming!

Learn how to create a reliable recall in our obedience classes! Registration is open on our website.

04/17/2026

Some Beach showing her groomer some love. 😍🤣

She's so funny with her squinty eyes and corner-lip smile. ☺️

Thanks for making grooming fun for my dogs, Lynne!
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04/04/2026

We took a look at the weather and roads and they appear ok.

Classes will run as scheduled.

PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY