Rugged K9 Training

Rugged K9 Training Rugged K9 Training are balanced, real-world dog trainers in Bluffton, SC. We specialize in obedience, behavior modification, and owner education.

Our priority is changing the relationship you have with your dog!

Are you new to dog training? Here is where you should start! 👋 Hi! I’m Marina, and I have been a professional dog traine...
03/11/2025

Are you new to dog training? Here is where you should start!

👋 Hi! I’m Marina, and I have been a professional dog trainer for almost 7 years. Over this time, I have developed my own system for training dogs. I focus on relationship, communication, and a calm mindset.

This list is where we always start with training, and this is exactly where I would start if I got a new dog. Let me know what you think!

🐕 If you need more support, I’m here for you! We offer board and trains and private sessions for those who are local. If you aren’t local and want to learn how you can get board and train level results AT HOME, comment or DM me DREAM and I’ll send you a video on how you can do it with my support! 🫶

Few things are more frustrating than when your dog completely ignores you during training. You call them, give a command...
03/06/2025

Few things are more frustrating than when your dog completely ignores you during training. You call them, give a command, and… nothing. But don’t worry, there is a reason why.

Here are four common reasons your dog might not be listening and, more importantly, how you can fix it.

Need more support? We offer board and train programs as well as online coaching to help you and your dog succeed. Send me a message, and let’s get you on the right track before summer! Our goal is help your dog be calm and obedient while improving your relationship and communication!

A common question we get is “how often should I use the crate or place time?”. While it does depend on your specific dog...
05/11/2024

A common question we get is “how often should I use the crate or place time?”. While it does depend on your specific dog and circumstances, this is my take on using the crate and place. Dogs (and humans!) need rest, especially if our minds and bodies are active during the day. Make sure to give yourself and your dog plenty of time to rest and reset 💆‍♀️

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Just some thoughts for today 🌻 Telling our dogs and other people no is so dang challenging at first but very rewarding o...
05/08/2024

Just some thoughts for today 🌻

Telling our dogs and other people no is so dang challenging at first but very rewarding once you get used to it. Saying no to the stuff I don’t want just gives me energy for the stuff I do want, and that’s what really matters.

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Dog training can be immensely rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities. Recognizing and becoming aware of the ...
04/09/2024

Dog training can be immensely rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities. Recognizing and becoming aware of the mistakes you are making with your dog can set you up for major success!

Have you made any of these mistakes? What other mistakes have you made (and fixed 😉) with your dog? Let me know below!

If you need some help motivating your dog, I got you covered. Honestly, training only goes so far as your dogs desire to...
04/04/2024

If you need some help motivating your dog, I got you covered.

Honestly, training only goes so far as your dogs desire to listen to you, so here are some tips I utilize with training dogs and my own personal dogs!

Let me know some of your favorite ways to motivate your dog below 👇

The smallest steps you take can have the most impact if that is what keeps you going. If you are going from no structure...
03/25/2024

The smallest steps you take can have the most impact if that is what keeps you going.

If you are going from no structure or training at all, my biggest advice is to understand that every step towards a new habit or pattern is a win! Don’t try and do everything at once. Instead, start with habits you know you can implement: afternoon crate or place time, using your tools on walks, doing 5 minutes of commands before dinner, etc.

Having a trained dog is simply a part of life and the habits you are starting are a part of the new identity you are creating. Ask those who exercise regularly and eat well: it’s not longer something they think about, it’s just a part of life. That is how we must think of dog training. You AND your dog will both make mistakes, but as long as you don’t give up completely, you are never failing.

What can also help is having awareness of the habits you and your dog have that aren’t serving you anymore. Awareness is the first step to change, and if you can be aware of what’s not serving you anyone, it will be much easier to drop it when you’re ready. Changing who we are is tough, especially when so many patterns are forced on us through conditioning. You got this!

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