Training/Coaching Services, Options & Solutions Available
Training/Coaching for every household
Alice offers One-on-One Personal Training/Coaching in the privacy of your home as well as outdoors or via aLive Online Training (aka “aLOT”) for you and your dog(s). She offers a large variety of options, all of which are 100% Holistic in nature and “personally” designed for your household. Her 30+ year Holistic Personal Training approach is what sets her apart from all the rest.
Alice incorporates her years of personal people knowledge and lifestyle adaptations as a “Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner” (Teachers College Columbia University) to empower you to integrate new skills and activities which lead to attaining new goals and the ability to guide your dog to a balanced life. The new found patience, persistence, determination and knowledge you will acquire with her skills will bring you to a place where we exist in harmony with our “best friends”.
aLIVE ONLINE TRAINING ("aLOT") IS NOW AVAILABLE 4EVER MORE!
Live Private & Group Sessions are available in the comfort of your home and outdoors or via PC, Laptop, iPad, iPhone, Android, etc.
Private Personal One-on-One Training offered
*The Initial Consultation
Private In-Home or via “aLOT” & includes Consultation, Evaluation, Nutrition Overview, Current Holistic Protocols & Intro Session
*Mandatory for All Programs (Sessions)
Learn MorePuppy Kindergarten
Offered in a 5 week Program, this will set you and your puppy up for success
Learn MoreThe Graduate Program
Assistance Animal / Service Animal / Emotional Support Animal (ESA) / Therapy Animal
Learn MoreThe Very Well Mannered Dog (Way Beyond the Basics)
Intermediate Obedience Training Sessions (Basic Obedience is a prerequisite)
Learn MoreThe Exceptionally Well Mannered Dog (Tried & Trustworthy)
Advanced Obedience Training Sessions (Basic & Intermediate Obedience are a prerequisite)
Learn MoreGroup Training offered
Puppy/Beginner/Novice & AKC S.T.A.R. Classes
Offered in a 6 consecutive week Program and are the prerequisite to AKC/CGC* Testing. For Puppies up to one year of age.
Learn MoreAdult/Intermediate/Advanced & AKC/CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Training Classes
Offered in a 6 consecutive week Program and include the AKC/CGC Test & all prep work for testing to follow. This class is for ages 8 months and older.
Learn MoreRufFlOvers Outdoor Adventures (ROA)
We will be meeting at different locations Tuesday evenings on Staten Island. We will do various drill-work, group walks, manners, meet n greets, socialization w/each other for the dogs and the hoomans as well.
Learn More*The Initial Consultation
This will be our first meeting (up to 3 hours) which takes place in your home or via “aLOT” and includes:
- Consultation (time to talk everything dog)
- Evaluation (of your dog’s skills & yours)
- Nutrition Overview (the good, the bad & the ugly truth about Canine Nutrition)
- Current Holistic Protocols available for vaccinations, flea, tick and heartworm (your vet should be advising you of but most often does NOT)
- Intro Session (let’s get to work)
Thereafter, you can select from various Programs such as “Simply the Basics” to “The Graduate” or a “Personalized Combo” specifically designed for your wants/needs.
*Mandatory for All Programs (Sessions)
Investment – $495
Personal Training Sessions
Personal Training Sessions are offered in all Programs. Some of the unwanted behaviors to unleash are jumping, nipping, chewing, pulling, lunging, growling, biting, barking, aggression, shyness, separation anxiety (SA) etc. Any individual problems you may have with your dog or household will be assessed and addressed within these sessions.
Investment – Contact for quote
Puppy Kindergarten
This is offered in a 5 week Program. Puppies should be at least 8 weeks of age. This Program will set you and your puppy up for success and teach them all the basic cues that are age appropriate.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation
- Up to 5 additional 45 minute sessions
Investment – $1385
*For multi-dog households, program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation
- Up to 10 additional 45 minute sessions
Investment – $2195
Housebreaking Training Sessions
Housebreaking Sessions (aka potty training) are offered within all Programs at any age.
Investment – Contact for quote
The Good Dog (From Wild Child to Tamed BeasTie)
Basic Manners/Obedience Training Sessions
These can include sit, down, come, stay, watch, leave-it, drop-it, off, leash walking, heel, no. The release cue and hand signals can also be included. Any age beyond 8 weeks is appropriate for this program.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation and
- Up to 5 additional 45 minute sessions
Investment – $1385
*For multi-dog households, program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation
- Up to 10 additional 45 minute sessions
Investment – $2195
Socialization Training Sessions
Socialization Sessions are offered within all Programs at any age.
Investment – Contact for quote
The Well Mannered Dog (Beyond the Basics)
Behavior Modification (BMod) &/or Aggression Training
These can include dog/human, dog/dog aggression, resource guarding, excessive behaviors of varying degrees such separation anxiety (SA), shyness, fear of noises/loud sounds/rain/objects and so on, lunging, barking etc. All Basic Training skills MUST be in place before we can embark on this journey.
You must also be fully committed to this Program as patience and time are considered an essential portion of the learning process to reach our goals.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation and
- Up to 10 additional 45 minute sessions as a starting point
Investment – $2195 (Further training may be required dependent upon the dog(s)/circumstances etc.
The Graduate Program
Assistance Animal or Service Animal, Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or Therapy Animal Training
For yourself, partner, loved one, family or child. Dogs can be trained to work with those on the “Spectrum” or with “PTSD” or as a Medical Alert Dog or as a Companion Animal. This is all possible with the right dog and handler, patience, practice, consistency and guidance. This Program encompasses it all, Basics, Beyond the Basics and The Graduate all in one.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation and
- Up to 16 additional 45 minute sessions
- Plus a 6 Session Group Class for AKC/CGC which is a pre-requisite for all of the above mentioned skilled Animal Programs
You must also be fully committed to this Program as patience and time are considered an essential portion of the learning process to reach our goals.
Investment – $3255 (Further training may be required dependent upon the dog(s)/circumstances etc.
The Very Well Mannered Dog (Way Beyond the Basics)
Intermediate Obedience Training Sessions (Basic Obedience is a prerequisite)
These can include proofing, distraction, some basic off-leash, etc.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation and
- Up to 10 additional 45 minute sessions as a starting point
Investment – $2195
(Please note; prior clients can add this on without an additional Consultation for the same dog being trained & will be priced accordingly.)
The Exceptionally Well Mannered Dog (Tried & Trustworthy)
Advanced Obedience Training Sessions (Basic & Intermediate Obedience are a prerequisite)
These can include off-leash proofing with distraction, off-leash heeling, off-leash recall, etc.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation and
- Up to 10 additional 45 minute sessions as a starting point
Investment – $2195
(Please note; prior clients can add this on without an additional Consultation for the same dog being trained & will be priced accordingly.)
Proper Baby Introductions
Offered within all Programs at any age. This Program is highly recommended during the pregnancy, not thereafter. Of course, if you miss this during pregnancy, thereafter is an urgent necessity.
Program consists of
- 3 hour Consultation and
- Up to 5 additional 45 minute sessions as a starting point
Investment – $1385
*Note: This Investment is for new clients only, otherwise it can be included in any other Program you have chosen w/us. This also makes a wonderful and useful gift for any expectant parents you know!
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy/Beginner/Novice Group Classes
Offered in a 6 week consecutive Program and are the prerequisite to AKC/CGC* Testing. These classes are for puppies up to 1 year of age, as well as beginners & novice.
*Please Note: If your dog is older that 1 year, you are welcome in the class but you are not eligible to receive the AKC STAR Puppy Recognition Status due to age only.
Investment for 6 group classes – $345
AKC/CGC* Adult/Intermediate/Advanced Group Classes
Offered in a 6 week consecutive Program and include the AKC/CGC Test & all prep work for testing to follow. This class is for ages 8 months and older. There is no age limit to attend.
Investment for 6 group classes – $345
Additional Info
All scheduled sessions within a Program are 45 minutes, much of which is determined by your dog and the skill(s) being taught. All services are available throughout Staten Island & nearby Brooklyn. Brooklyn, Manhattan & New Jersey will have an additional travel cost incurred. The remainder of the Tri-State area is serviced on a specific needs basis.
All Group Training Classes MUST be paid in full one week in advance of start date and there are NO make-up classes at all or refunds (partial or full).
*CGC denotes Canine Good Citizen under the AKC (American Kennel Club) guidelines for all dOgs of all breeds, pedigree or mixed breeds.
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Please call 646.596.6706 for all pricing information. Some Programs are eligible for payment plans.
Please note: Your $250 deposit is NON-refundable. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for ALL Initial Consultations. You will be responsible for the entire 3 hour Consultation fee if a 48 hour cancellation is not given. All sessions thereafter require a 24 hour cancellation policy notification. You will be responsible for the entire session fee if a 24 hour cancellation is not given. Certain emergencies may be forgiven at RufF lOve dOg traiNIng inC discretion policy if rescheduled within a timely manner. In addition, ALL paid unused Programs will expire according to our “Agreement”. Additionally, there are no refunds at all (partial or full) including “Group Training Classes”. By scheduling an appointment with RufF lOve dOg traiNIng inC you AGREE to the terms listed herein.
*Gift Certificates are available for all services
