RuffSport
4160 10th Side Rd, Cookstown, ON L0L 1L0
Overview
RuffSport in Cookstown, Ontario offers positive reinforcement-based dog training, boarding, and daycare services with 20+ years of experience. They specialize in behavior modification for puppies, adult dogs, and rescues through structured programs including Board & Train (minimum 4 weeks), Day Train stays, and small-group classes. Additional amenities include dock jumping competitions, dog shows, and integrated grooming/medication administration with prior approval.
Amenities & Policies
Dog-to-staff ratio: 5:1
Max capacity: 20 dogs
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella
What Reviews Say
35 reviews analyzedRuffSport is highly regarded as a premier destination for positive reinforcement training and dog sports like dock diving, with many clients reporting transformative results for reactive or high-energy dogs. However, there is a stark polarization in feedback; while long-term clients praise the facility as 'doggie heaven,' a small cluster of one-star reviews raises serious concerns regarding boarding conditions (excessive crating) and post-stay health issues. Overall, it appears to be an elite training environment where the owner, Heather, is viewed as an expert mentor by the majority of the community.
People love
Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Health concerns post-boarding
“She came back untrained and with a bloody stool. We only got vet bills out of this.”
Allegations of excessive crating
“the training is keeping your dog in a cage for 20 hours a day and only out to eat and some training time.”
Allegations of intellectual property theft
“Pictures on their website are from his dog that were stolen not a good situation it seems like being deceitful”
Lack of results/Regression(2 mentions)
“Ruff Sport trained our dog to pee all over our house when we got him back but never did that before”
Social media blocking/Communication issues(2 mentions)
“We were both blocked by Ruffsport on Facebook so that we couldn't review our experience.”
At a Glance
Max capacity
20 dogs
Dog-to-staff ratio
5:1
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$45–$75/night
Daycare
$25–$35/day
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