About Ruff Pup Dog Training, Grooming and Retail

Ruff Pup at Provo Towne Center

Ruff Pup is a dog training, daycare and grooming business inside Provo Towne Center, where dogs practice real-world manners in a busy public setting. Founder and owner Andrew Maunder brings over 12 years of professional training experience. He is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College, a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Head trainer Katy holds an Animal Behavior College certification and K9 Lifeline certification. Ruff Pup is rated 4.5 from 175+ Google reviews.

Method

The team describes effective training as clear communication, structure, consistency and positive experiences that build confidence and reliability. Goals include loose-leash walking past dogs and strangers, a dog that settles on its place at home, and manners that hold up at the park and the vet.

Programs

Day Camp trains dogs during the day and sends them home each evening, and Day Camp Plus Boarding runs the same curriculum with overnight stays. Private training coaches owners weekly at home, Day School offers ongoing structure, and group class memberships support continued practice. Every program includes lifetime in-person follow-up and group classes. A free workshop and free consultation are available, and a 50% deposit starts a program with flexible payments on the balance.

What owners say

One Provo client wrote that after the six-week program their dog "is calm, confident, and a joy to walk."