Ruff Times Dog Training

Sofia is a true gem 💎 I struggle to trust people with our dogs, but Sofia truly cares and wants what’s best for them. Our frenchies, Anna and Charlie, have been going to her day school, boarded and trained with her, and done at home lessons (to include our more mature dog Cesar as well). They always run to the car all excited thinking they’re going to school!! Ever since we started working with Sofia, we’ve seen a tremendous positive change in our pups. Anna absolutely adored all the training with Sofia and truly became a well behaved, yet still wild in the best way, puppy because of her guidance and the effort Sofia put into training her. She mastered all the basic commands in no time and Sofia helped lay the foundation for fun trick training we could practice with her in the future. C

We had a great experience with Sofia as a trainer for our dog Ocho. Not only has Ocho learned a lot, we have too! Sofia is very knowledgeable and a great educator. During Ocho’s board and train, Sofia sent frequent updates including pictures, videos, and explanations of the training sessions. We rescued Ocho and didn’t know about his past, it turns out he had some behavior issues that came up during his boarding which Sofia handled fantastically. We are so grateful for Sofia’s help and would recommend her as a trustworthy and knowledgable trainer.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t recommend Ruff Times Dog Training enough—it’s been a total game-changer for me and my energetic Aussiedoodle puppy, Steve!! At just 16 weeks old, he was a whirlwind of zoomies, nipping, and selective hearing that had me at my wits’ end (especially during those long Florida days when we needed ways to burn off that endless energy). Sofia, is the absolute wizard behind Ruff Times. From our very first session, her calm expertise and positive reinforcement approach had Steve hooked—and me breathing a huge sigh of relief. What sets Sofia apart? She’s not just training the dog; she’s empowering you as the owner. We tackled basics like sit, stay, and recall with fun, customized drills that matched Steve’s high-drive personality (think puzzle toys and flirt pole games to channel his

My sweet mini Aussie started nipping after we moved to Florida. We hired Sofia to train her (or better yet, train us) and stop that behavior. Sofia has been a godsend. My dog’s self confidence has mushroomed. She is not that anxious anymore. I have learned many tips to interact better with my dog. I am happy.

Sofia is truly an expert dog trainer and clearly deeply cares about the dogs in her care. We left our rescue dog with her for a week for boarding and training, and she made so much progress with him despite his past trauma. He went from very scared to a much more confident dog. His growth with putting on a leash, for example, was night and day. She set both him and us up with the skills to continue growing. She even checked in on us after returning home and gave recommendations for techniques and equipment. I recommend Sofia for both her knowledgeable training and caring boarding.