Ruff And Ready Canine

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George has always loved animals – dogs especially so. George has always been eager to learn about dogs at every opportunity. George formed close bonds with their family dogs Ginger, the GSD, JoJo, the GSD/Rottweiler mix, and later Cinnamon, a Rottweiler/Husky Mix. These dogs taught George how important consistency and boundaries were for dogs and humans. Their experience with these dogs ignited a passion for animal training and care. After pursuing a degree in Philosophy at George Mason University, George began to work with dogs professionally as a Daycare Handler and Dog Walker. George volunteered with local rescues, fostering dogs, and transporting pups to adoption events all over the DMV area. In this time, George took note of the state of Dog Ownership and the Professional Dog Care/Training industry.

Seeing so many wonderful dogs given up on or adopted only to be returned had an impact on them, George felt like they can do something. George sought to further their education by attending Starmark Academy’s School for Dog Trainers. George is certified as a Canine Training and Behavioral Specialist. George will continue to seek education on a variety methods to teach dogs and train humans! George is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Read more

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    Bekkah Haile

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    Where do I even begin with George Leonard of Ruff And Ready Canine! I was having so many problems with my 1 year old hound mix Sosa, both my landlord & roommates were just about fed up when I reached out to George. George was able to not only help me correct Sosa's behavioral issues, but also teach me how to clearly communicate with my dog. My stress level with Sosa went from 100 to 0 working with George. They are truly a gift to dog owners! I HIGHLY recommend Ruff And Ready Canine!

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    Rhys Adele

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    George Leonard of Ruff and Ready Canine is truly the best of the best. I was referred to George by Kim Hawkins of Howl to the Chief and Rural Dog Rescue. George has been working with us and our newly rescued Australian Cattle Dog for a month an a half. Having a dog who was 100% not bred for the city has made their needs unique and challenging. Throughout our training and boarding with George, it is clear George is extremely well-versed in the science and research behind dog behavior, but also has amazing emotional intelligence that played into their strengths as a trainer. The way George works with both the humans and dogs is truly one of a kind and effective. In the time we have worked with George, our communication has improved leaps and bounds, his anxiousness and nervous habits have all but disappeared, and we have both found comfort in our training accomplishments and goals. As George says training is forever and always, and we plan on having George around for all of it!

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    M K.

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    I want to very highly recommend George Leonard of Ruff and Ready Canine for your doggy-training needs. George has been working with us and Jake for the last several months on a number of things ranging from anxiety-induced destruction, leash aggression, and crate training and the results are astounding. We'd worked with a couple other trainers early on after adopting Jake, but they simply didn't have the natural ability or understanding of dogs that George clearly demonstrates as a dog trainer. ...

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    Caroline P.

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    George is wonderful! My dog has a general anxiety problem that also led to her guarding the door of our house pretty ferociously. Even after just a couple of sessions with George, my dog is doing so much better. George worked with us during sessions and also on a plan for how to keep progressing during the week and in our regular life schedule that has already totally decreased the door guarding, but also the anxiety more generally. George is knowledgable and great and wonderful to work with for both the human clients and the canine clients, and my dog Ovi and I both highly recommend!!!

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