Diamond in the "Ruff" Dog Obedience Training by Denise Landin

12/11/2025

WooooHoooo!! Look at this awesome group of dogs and owners from Diamond in the Ruff Dog Obedience Training. I'm sooooo proud of them! These owners were super committed to learning how to become their dog's Pack Leader....so their pup could have the best life ever. It's such a beautiful thing to see dogs that start of hyper, shy, aggressive, disobedient, etc - become calmer, balanced, obedient and more trusting of their owners as the weeks go by. A dog cannot trust someone they don't feel is in control of all situations, and have their "back". I love when an owner understands the importance of becoming the Protector and Leader of the Pack, so the dog doesn't have to do it themselves. Thanks everyone for a job well done!!! Congrats!!!

Special shoutout to the winners of the Recall Race:
1st Place: Sarah & Michael Davis and "Bingo" (Mountain Cur)
2nd Place: Victoria & Jessica Stewart and "Shadow" (Mix Breed)
Way to Go!!

Please keep up the good work and I hope to see you in my Spring Advanced Class in 2026!!

11/24/2025

Wow! A huge congrats goes out to my newest group of ADVANCED dog graduates from Diamond in the Ruff Dog Obedience Training!! What a great group of dedicated owners and dogs....and so much fun to work with. It was amazing to watch their progress each week.

Advanced Graduates below are (from Left to Right):
Natalie Glover and "Bleu" (Australian Shepherd Mix)
Caitlin DeDeaux and "Lucy" (Great Pyrenees)
Bonnie Ferrell and "Gracie" (Maltipoo)
Monica Francis and "Chief" (Great Dane)
Calli Trabeaux and "Cash" (Bernadoodle)
Juana & JD Dominque and "Jream" (Cane Corso)

You guys were so awesome and I couldn't be prouder of what you accomplished with your pups!! Way To Go!!! You truly are great Pack Leaders. Please keep up the good work.

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

What a FUN group of dogs and owners that graduated last night from Diamond in the Ruff Dog Obedience Training!! Congrats to ALL of you!! They did a wonderful job training their dogs and I loved how well the dogs bonded with each other during Socialization! It was truly a joy to watch them interacting with each other. I'm so very proud of each and everyone of you. You put in the time and effort to train your pooches and it showed.

Special shoutout to the Recall Race Winners:
1st Place: Tiffany Jones & "Sweetie" (German Shepherd)
2nd Place: Daniel Gonzales & "Gracie Mae" (Micro Mini Goldendoodle)
3rd Place: Tommy and Jeannine Plemons & "Buddy" (Bassett Hound)

It was a chilly night and the dogs were super frisky. Extra kudos for keeping them in a Sit Stay or Down Stay until they were called!! Keep up the fantastic work. I hope to see all of you again - either for a refresher or in my Advanced Class.

10/13/2025

Hey Dog Owners!! I'm starting a new group class on Tuesday, Oct. 28th from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. This is absolutely the BEST time of the year to be outside training your pups, so let's take advantage of this gorgeous weather while we have some “quality time” with our four-legged companions.

This is a 5 week class, one night (Tues) a week, the cost is $225 for the entire course and taught at the La State Archives off of Essen (near I-12). If you, or someone you know, would like more info or to register, please go to my website: diamondintheruffbr.com and fill out your information. Or you can send it to [email protected]. Once I receive it, I'll email you all the specifics.

Let me help you find the beautiful Diamond in your Ruff and making it shine brightly before the holidays!!! Happy Training!!

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10/08/2025

No one will ever convince me that dogs aren’t the most incredibly intelligent, loyal, loving, protective species….and care more about you than they do themselves!! Thank you, Jesus for these amazing blessings we get to share our life with. We honestly don’t deserve them!! 🐾

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10/06/2025

Calling All Graduates of Diamond in the Ruff Dog Obedience Training....

For anyone who previously completed my Beginner/Intermediate Class, I am starting a Fall Advanced Dog Obedience Class on Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to take your Pack Leader skills to the next level and for your dog to receive his PhD in training.

This is a 5-week course on Thursday evenings and the classes are taught at the La State Archives off of Essen. If you would like more info, or to register, please go to my website at diamondintheruffbr.com and fill out your contact information. Under Comments, please put Advanced Class! Once I receive it, I'll be happy to email you all the specifics (what will be taught, what to bring to class, etc.)

These classes are sooooooo much fun, so let's get those tennis shoes on and spend some quality time with our best four-legged friend on the earth!!

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09/26/2025

Huge Congrats to my newest group of graduates from Diamond in the Ruff Dog Obedience Training!! They were an amazing group of owners and dogs....and did a wonderful job! I'm so very proud of how far they came from Week One's class. Way to go everyone!!

Special shout-out to the Recall Race Winners:
1st Place: Carolyn Simpson and "Honey" (Red Heeler)
2nd Place: Caitlin DeDeaux and "Lucy" (Great Pyrenees)
Your dogs were awesome with the Sit/Down Stay and Recall!!

Please keep up the good work and I hope to see you again in either another Beginner/Intermediate Class as a refresher -or- in my upcoming Advanced Class in October. In the meantime, keep being the BEST Pack Leader you can be, because your dogs deserve the best!! Happy Training!!!

09/15/2025

Calling All Dog Owners: I have a new Beginning/Intermediate Class starting next Wednesday, Sept 24th from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. If you would like more info, or to register, please go to my website and fill out your contact info. As soon as I receive it, I'll send you all the specifics.

Let me help you find the Diamond in your Ruff and make it shine, shine, shine!!!

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