Diamond in the “Ruff” Dog Obedience and Training

Group Classes are held at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, one day/night a week for 5 weeks. Spring, Summer, and Fall classes are held one night a week from 6:15–7:45 p.m., while Winter Classes (January–March) are taught on weekend afternoons. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15-20 minutes early for socialization.

Advanced Training classes are available for clients and their dogs who have completed the Basic Obedience training session. Private lessons are offered weekdays during normal business hours, either at the trainer’s office or as in-home “House Calls” for an additional fee.

The Group curriculum includes Sit on first command, Down on command, Come when called (into an automatic front sit), Walk on a leash in heel position (with automatic sit when stopping), Sit-Stay (owner at least 30 feet away), Down-Stay (owner at least 30 feet away for a minimum of 20 minutes), and Proper Socialization. Advanced training covers Stand Stay, Emergency Down, Off Leash Heeling (with turns and changes of pace), Out of Sight Down Stay, Off Leash Meet & Greet, Back-up, Leave It – Take It, and Drop on Recall.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are priced based on session length, offering 1-hour, 1.5-hour, or 2-hour options. In-home lessons are available for an additional fee. Group lessons come with a Lifetime Guarantee, allowing owners to re-attend at no extra charge for the dog’s life.

Policies

A Lifetime Guarantee is offered on all Group Lessons, allowing the owner to go back through the training at no additional charge for the life of the dog.

Diamond in the “Ruff” Dog Obedience and Training is led by Denise Landin, an experienced dog trainer with 34 years in the field. Her philosophy centers on the belief that “there are no bad dogs, just untrained ones,” emphasizing the importance of teaching dogs acceptable behaviors. She focuses on helping owners become effective “Pack Leaders” for their dogs, recognizing that each dog and owner pair requires a tailored approach.

Denise offers a variety of training options, including group classes, advanced training, and private lessons. She believes it’s never too late to train a dog, but advises against putting young puppies in group classes until they are properly vaccinated, recommending around 3 months of age for group settings.

A significant advantage of enrolling in Diamond in the “Ruff” is the Lifetime Guarantee offered on all Group Lessons, allowing owners to re-attend training sessions at no additional charge for the life of their dog. Testimonials describe Denise as a “Dog Whisperer” who brings peace and harmony to families through her training services.

Accomplishments

Denise Landin has 34 years of experience teaching dog owners. Testimonials describe her as a “Dog Whisperer” who brings peace and harmony to families and praise her unique ability to interpret energy exchange between owner and pet, guiding owners to achieve dramatic results in their pet’s behavior.

How to Get Started!

To sign up for a class, interested individuals are asked to fill out a registration form. The form requests the client’s first name, last name, email, phone number, dog’s name, gender, age, breed, name of their vet clinic, and any comments.