Ruff Times Dog Training

Sofía offers customized training programs tailored to each dog’s needs, including private in-person sessions, day training, and intensive board and train programs. Training is structured around the dog’s personality, learning style, and specific behavior goals. Clients receive ongoing support with progress updates, videos, and homework to reinforce training at home. Programs cover basic obedience, leash manners, reactivity, separation anxiety, and trick training.

Ruff Times Dog Training is a professional dog training service led by Sofía Ramírez de Arellano, who offers customized training programs for dogs of all ages—from puppies to adults. Using a modern, balanced training approach, Sofía creates individualized plans that match each dog’s personality, learning style, and specific needs. She provides private training sessions, board and train programs, and day training, helping dogs become happy, obedient, and confident. Sofía also offers related services including pet boarding, day care, and behavior modification for dogs with trauma or reactivity issues. Her hands-on experience as a groomer assistant, veterinary technician, and pet sitter enhances her holistic understanding of canine care. She communicates regularly with clients through updates, photos, and videos, ensuring owners are empowered to continue training at home.

Sofía is certified as an AKC CGC Evaluator and a Bite Prevention Educator for The Be a Tree program, and she holds certifications in Pet First Aid and CPR. She is a head trainer at Canine University and continues her education to refine her methods. Her training philosophy emphasizes respectful communication between people and their dogs, with a focus on building confidence and trust.

Clients praise her for her patience, expertise, and genuine care for dogs, especially those with challenging backgrounds such as deafness, fearfulness, or past trauma. She works with a wide variety of breeds, including Frenchies, Aussiedoodles, Dobermans, and brachycephalic dogs, adapting her methods to suit each dog’s unique needs.

Accomplishments

Sofía Ramírez de Arellano is a head trainer at Canine University, responsible for the Board and Train program. She is an AKC CGC Evaluator (#107529) for multiple AKC titles including Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Urban Canine, and Trick Dog levels. She is also a certified Bite Prevention Educator for The Be a Tree program and holds certifications in Pet First Aid and CPR. She completed a mentorship with Brianna Alamo and continues ongoing education in animal behavior and training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Sofía via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. Training begins with an assessment of the dog’s behavior, history, and goals to create a customized program. Clients are encouraged to share concerns and expectations to ensure alignment with training methods.