About Ruff Riders Ranch

In-home training around La Marque

Ruff Riders Ranch offers private in-home dog training from La Marque across Galveston, Harris and Brazoria counties, including Galveston, Texas City, League City, Dickinson, Kemah, Friendswood, Pearland and Alvin. Head trainer Jessica Stephens cites 10+ years of experience at well-known training and boarding facilities across Texas, working with everything from high-drive working dogs to complex behavior cases.

Method and credentials

Jessica holds a Master Dog Training Certification issued by a company operated by a retired United States Air Force K9 handler, covering behavior modification, obedience systems and balanced training principles. She describes a calm, assertive leadership style and trains owners as much as dogs.

Programs

Training starts with a $40 in-person evaluation. Basic Obedience covers sit, come, heel, place and stay, leash walking manners, impulse control and owner coaching. Advanced Obedience adds off-leash reliability, e-collar conditioning, public access training, and distance and duration work. Behavior Modification is for severe aggression, anxiety or resource guarding. The program menu also includes a two-week board and train with in-home follow-up sessions.

What to ask

Ask when the board and train program is available and what each package costs.