Testimonials

Diamond in the "Ruff" Inc.

Testimonials

RELIC

What a good boy!!

We met Colleen in January 2009, when we registered our boxer Relic into her puppy kindergarten class. We had a blast the first couple of classes and then one day Relic would not settle down during class, he was very vocal, was pulling on the leash, and overall was very disruptive. I remember breaking down and crying because I couldn’t control my dog. I was so embarrassed as everyone in our puppy class just sat and stared at us. Colleen came over with some reassurance and explained that puppies are just like humans, they can have good days and bad days. With a little bit of work the rest of the classes went very well. We took so much away from puppy Kindergarten that I couldn’t wait to continue with Relic’s training. When I contacted Colleen to register for the next class I voiced some concerns we were having with him on walks. He would bark, lunge and pull as we walked near people and other dogs. It was almost to the point where I didn’t want to take him out for walks because he was too hard to control. We ended up doing a couple private sessions with Colleen and all I can say is what a difference. Relic is like a whole new dog, he has so much more confidence and he is so happy. We work with him every day to build that confidence and obedience. Colleen is great, she is so supportive and encouraging when you have set backs or when you just want to brag how good your dog is doing. I call her on a weekly basis to update her on Relic’s progress. She has been such a help to us as we try to get through all our puppy issues. I would recommend Colleen and Diamond in the Ruff to anyone who is looking for an amazing trainer.

Thank you Colleen for making our little family happy again

Relic, Brittany and Ryan

BOOMER

Sweet as sweet can be...

"I had the fortunate experience of meeting Colleen through a mutual friend, and shortly thereafter, registered our new puppy Boomer in her Ruff n' Tumble classes. Our experience over the next six weeks was an extremely positive one, due largely in part to Colleen’s great spirit and obvious passion for her profession. Using positive re-enforcement within the instruction process allowed for very effective training and handling results, as well as created an inspiring learning environment for myself and Boomer. Colleen was always quick to educate us on the rationale behind her training methods, and was able to bridge the gap between the canine language and our own. She is an excellent resource, has a keen understanding of dog body language and behaviours, and is always willing to share her experience and knowledge. We have since enrolled in agility classes and are continuing to reap the benefits of Colleen’s expertise. I would highly recommend Colleen’s services to anyone seeking to have a better relationship with their dog."
Sarah – Calgary, AB

In both a classroom, and private setting, Colleen has been extremely helpful as we continue to train and teach Roxxy the behaviors we want to instill. Clearly, her passion and love for dogs has shown through her devotion to the proper treatment of dogs throughout Calgary. She has a ton of experience, and we continue to refer her to anyone who has a dog with a few behaviors they want to correct.

Andy Newsome - Calgary

I took my first puppy kindergarten class with Colleen a few years back. My Veterinarian had recommended her. It was so fun and I learned so much that it sparked a major interest in dog training. My previous dog training experience was in the seventies before positive training. I couldn'tʼt believe how different the positive methods were. My dog loved it! Since that time I have gone into breeding and have taken Colleenʼs classes with all of my dogs. It became such a passion that I took a course through the Animal Behavior College and became a Certified Dog Trainer. I did the apprenticeship portion under Colleen. I now am an assistant trainer with Diamond in The Ruff. I am so thankful that my first training experience was with Colleen. She is always positive, informative and fun. This is not the case with all trainers. I have the utmost respect for her and I continually learn from her. She has a passion and caring that shows through in everything she does. Her slogan is training with our hearts and minds, not our hands. She lives by that every day with her own dogs as well as teaching others how to train their own dogs in that same fashion.

Paula Campbell