Ruff Dog Training Reviews
136 Reviews
Carol Leech, October 2025
Excellent training techniques. All explained so we understand them and tweaked for our individual dogs.
Holly is very approachable and always there if you have a problem.
Helen Jones, October 2025
Holley is a fantastic dog trainer, we have been seeing her for over 2 years now for 1-1 training, scentwork and agility classes. She is wonderful, with a warm and friendly personality and so much knowledge and advice to give
Kim Morrid, October 2025
Holley is amazing. No dog is too much trouble and if you need help with your dog she's there straight away with options and solutions
stacey Travis, October 2025
Holley has helped us train all 3 of our dogs over the years. She’s so patient, has a huge wealth of knowledge and tailors the training to the breed of dog. We really wouldn’t be where we are today if we didn’t have her. And we are so lucky to have her in our local area also.
Danielle Ray, October 2025
To the best dog trainer Holley! Xxxx
Ann Mitchell, October 2025
Excellent trainer who is sensitive to the needs of both the dog and the owner
Wendy LoweBurrows, October 2025
Holley is one of the nicest and knowledgeable people I know. She has helped us so much with our fur babies and we couldn’t recommend her enough
Katie Millings, October 2025
Holley is simply the best!!
Jessica Rollingson, October 2025
Great business, great service!
Jacky Warren, October 2025
Holley knows her stuff, she is kind & positive with dogs & owners alike
Catherine Reck, October 2025
Caring kind knowledgeable
Claire McPartlin, October 2025
Very friendly and informative dog training, worked wonders with my puppy. Thank you Holley!
Simone Seamarks, October 2025
Fantastic trainer with my dog. Very understanding and patient.
Cyan Fullbrook, October 2025
Has understood both us and our dog and given great support on our journey to have a well rounded dog.
Gail Quinn, October 2025
Has helped settle our dogs into their new home. Buddy has been sent courses snd walk nicely. He's now a different dog thanks to Hollie
Roy Rogers, October 2025
Great training area and excellent training program
Jodie Payne, October 2025
We use Holley for puppy training and she is very knowledgeable, helpful and uses positive reinforcement training methods.
C Smee, October 2025
Hollie just loves what she does
Caroline Durrant, October 2025
We have personally used Ruff dog training for our cocker spaniel Prince , who did his puppy classes with Hollie .
Hollie is very experienced an friendly whilst very professional too .
Not only did our puppy have fun we enjoyed the classes an learnt so much too .
Hollie is amazing at what she does an the dogs love her too .
Michele Rouse, October 2025
Very friendly classes. Hollie has a pure love for dogs and training.
Tracey Conroy, October 2025
I had Puppy training for my dog. Ted. With Ruff dog training And he is the most well behaved dog Iv ever owned. Thankyou Hollie x
Barbara Ford, October 2025
Friendly and professional
Marcia Dye, October 2025
Holley is so patient with the puppies and really friendly and welcoming.
Martin Mitchell, October 2025
Holly really helped us navigate managing our puppy with excellent advice in class and online.
Kelly Stefanetti, October 2025
Excellent service,very knowledgeable
Lisa Brown, October 2025
Holley is a fantastic trainer , have used her many times over the years and nothing is to much for her . Her excellent training and dedication are a credit to all the dogs and humans she comes into contact with . She is very knowledgeable and is a lovely person.
Tamla Lewis, October 2025
Great dog trainer who has helped us a lot with our puppy.
Lesley Blomley, October 2025
Hollie has a deep understanding of the Dog Psyche, she listens to dog owners carefully to identify dod needs.
Above all she makes learning and training fun for dogs and their owners.
Schnabel Kerf, October 2025
Ruff Dog Training have been incredibly helpful to me, to help me realise and understand what I need to do to overcome the difficulties I had with my dog.
Jo Cody, October 2025
Great service. Brilliant, patient trainer.
Paula Grice, October 2025
Can not fault her knowledge and ability to work with our dog and us we have seen a fast improvement in our rescue dog charle
Ellie Holmes, October 2025
Holly is very caring and kind towards my dog and my dog just loves her
Pamela Richardson, October 2025
Holly is a wonderful trainer and has groups available for all types of dogs. My dog always loves attending and knows Holly is the treat lady
Lindsey Brown, October 2025
Hollie just has an amazing way with dogs. Our working cocker Rosco attended her puppy and settle classes. She has really helped us to train a very busy puppy
Julie Burgess, October 2025
Hollie, is such a fantastic young lady, she has a wealth of knowledge, which enables her to truly understand dog behaviours, or human behaviour towards dog. Hollie, helped us to understand our dachshund Otto. Training techniques are clear and easy to understand i would not hesitate to recommend Hollie to all of my friends and family. Definitely five star treatment.
ROSEMARY DENNIS, October 2025
We have a reactive dog and Hollie was very good at helping us to understand him better and how to help him when he goes out.
Susan Tunbridge, October 2025
Holley is an excellent trainer who has helped us enormously
Jenn Kenny, October 2025
Holley is the best- warm, attentive, knowledgeable and generous. She truly loves what she does and it shines through.
Guy Pointer, September 2025
Informative when it comes to behaviour advice, I've learnt a lot about my dog from using Holley's services.
K Sturgen, September 2025
Puppy classes with my boy are off to a great start, thank you!
Reece Harman, September 2025
Cause she was brilliant ( holly)
Chantelle Alp, September 2025
Holly is amazing. Brie is a little bit nervous and Holly tips she shares are so helpful and how she can read a dogs body language is amazing. And Holly makes me look at my Brie in a different way like how is she feeling when she’s nervous. I have actually signed up for a course on dogs body language I’m so fasanated. I have four dogs and I would highly recommend Holly she’s very clever professional and easy to approach.
Kim Rumsby, September 2025
Holly is a really good trainer can't believe how my dog dolly has done she is so great with other dogs too well done Holly
Steve Brewer, September 2025
Excellent staff, wonderful facilities, can’t recommend highly enough!
Jackie Jones, September 2025
Holly is so professional answers any worries you have about your dogs and I wouldn't go anywhere else
Trr Brewer, September 2025
Hollie was absolutely amazing. She made me feel at ease quickly and was very professional and patient. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Hollie & Ruff’s to anyone.
Sarah Giddings, September 2025
She is the best very good and worked so hard to get to where she wants to be.
Clair Course, September 2025
Holley has an innate understanding of dogs, and her communication with both them and their owners is exceptional.
Christine Cross, September 2025
Holly is patient with owners as well as the dogs ! Totally professional on always in hand if you need her. My dog adores her . Would 100% recommend to everyone and will be a worthy winner
Michelle Furlong, September 2025
Holley is very knowledgeable and calm in her approach, she really helped our family dog Lacey.
Laura Park, September 2025
Because she takes time to train dogs, be patient with them, explain things with you and make sure yourself and the dog is happy. She’s best person to go to for advices regarding dog issues like behaviour etc. she well deserves to win this.
Maxine Clements, September 2025
Holley is very experienced and caring within her work, she takes pride in the job she does so well ro every little detail
Pauline Barber, September 2025
They do exceptional work with all breeds of dogs especially holley who looked after our dog and trained him very well !
Ricky Mehta, September 2025
Amazing help with my spaniel! Taught me so much. Great advice and always happy to help.
Lyn Course, September 2025
I have found ruff dog training to be very productive and helpful when training my dog, as well as helping me to understand what my dog needs in the way of training and why. I found this very helpful, and a friendly environment
Rachel Bailey, September 2025
Holley is really informative and is passionate about dogs and her work. Highly recommend
Sam Tushingham, September 2025
Very knowledgeable and caring dog trainer
Sue Peasley, September 2025
Excellent service for all types of dogs
Nick Slater, September 2025
Holly is so in tuned with dogs and has a great attitude
Amanda Spooner, September 2025
Holley was there shdn I needed a trainer for my over excited cocker spaniel and needed somewhere he could do some scent work. Holley was amazing. She set the field up especially for for him to be able to focus along with the indoor venue we used aswell. She really is profitable, knows her stuff and very kind and approachable with it. I would recommend Holley( and have done many times) for all your dogs training needs. X
Joanne Ross, September 2025
My pup attended Holly's puppy class which we throughly enjoyed , we looked forward to our weekly sessions .
Holly has also worked with us on a 121 with my other dog who became reactive an wouldn't accept the new pup.
Holly gave us advice on both dogs and advice on slow introduction, one year on with time patience and small steps the dogs will now play together in the garden.
Both dogs enjoy a run around on the training field but can be separated into another area if they become to excited. My pup attends small dog group monthly and enjoys meeting up in a safe space with her doggy friends that have also attended Holly's classes. It's nice to know you can let your dogs play together and have fun while staying safe.
Holly is amazing with the dogs and th advice she gives .
Sally Horsley, September 2025
Holley is very knowledgeable about dog behaviour, I've learned things about my dog that I wouldn't have understood. She makes dog and owner at ease and no question is too stupid.
Pam Radie, September 2025
Holley (Ruff Dog Training) has helped us train our 18 month old cocker right from the start. She has advised us how to train him using force free reward based training, working with his individual needs and personality to make him the best dog he can be. I have no hesitation in recommending Holley, she is passionate about what she does, very professional and always happy to provide advice, as well as being loved by the dogs! When we get our new puppy in the spring we will be using Holley’s services again.
Sandra Doyle, September 2025
Holley is amazing, she runs a variety of sessions, puppy training and specialised 1-2-1 support. Her knowledge about dogs is incredible and its so clear that dogs love to learn from Holley too. We're so grateful to Holley for all her advice and support.
Paula Colman, September 2025
Holley has a wonderful ethos when it comes to dog trading , endless experience and knowledge and gentle manor puts her ahead off any other trainer locally
Dawn Humphreys, September 2025
Fantastic friendly support and guidance
Tina Godbolt, September 2025
Holley is an amazing trainer
Wendy LoweBurrows, September 2025
Ruff Dog Training has helped so much with my fur babies, Holley has worked wonders , especially for our Nellie who struggles with everyday life . I can’t thank her enough and we highly recommend her x
Sharon Marsden, September 2025
Holly provides an excellent range of support for our dogs. Always available via email. Keeps us up to date regularly with tips and suggestions.
Lucy Davies, September 2025
Been on many courses with my dog and each time Ruff Dig Training delivers in full. My dog loves the training and has fun too
Pat Baker, September 2025
My experience of Ruff Dog Training was very positive. Holley is very communicative, has a wealth of knowledge and always willing to help, no matter what the problem.
Louise Butcher, September 2025
Holly is just amazing with the dogs so patient and her advise is amazing
Kerri Dove, September 2025
Holley has been very helpful since I got my puppy and into adulthood. I love how she uses very positive based training. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else in my area
Wendy Lee-Finglas, September 2025
My dogs all love their various training sessions with Holley.
David Grice, September 2025
Holley has numerous classes we attend and been really helpful with our rescue dog and made a great difference
Tracey Bowman, September 2025
Holley is passionate and knowledgeable
Cares greatly about her work
Rachel Bell, September 2025
Fantastic service, always, from Holley.
Andrea Hayes, September 2025
Not only does she run the class and teach new things each week, but she addresses any concerns we have & sends information to the whole class so they can use it as they want.
MICHAEL LINSELL, September 2025
I have been using Ruff training with Holley for my young Border Collie Bonnie for quite a while and find her to excel in what she does. I would thoroughly recommend her.
Anna Ludkin, September 2025
Holly has excellent knowledge in what she’s doing. She is friendly and full of great advise. I would recommend her 100%
Anita Ribbands, September 2025
Holly is the best trainer for dogs and their owners whether you're actively joining a class or just need some advice, holly is always there for us. We really appreciate her.
Nikki Denton - Chandler, August 2025
Because Holly is amazing at communicating what our dogs needs from us us humans . Highly recommend
Jo Pryor, August 2025
Holley is great; she doesn't 'lecture' or judge; she is incredibly knowledgeable and has mountains of helpful tips and information. She offers so many different options for working/playing/socialising.
TRACY MURRAY, August 2025
Holley trains with kindness and passion and patience. I 100% trust her to train and take are of my dog Twiggy.
James Peasley, August 2025
Holley is a great dog trainer, offering a wide selection of services to suit every owner, her care and compassion towards her human and dog clients is what sets her apart from everyone else.
Tessa Payne, August 2025
Great advice from Holley. And she’s always so cheerful and positive!
Anthony Allan, August 2025
Excellent puppy/specific advice regarding training
Sandra Scott, August 2025
Holley has been fantastic with our Poodle puppy Lottie she is very knowledgeable and has been very supportive and I am staying with her recently purchased another package I personally would recommend her to anyone also she is a lovely young lady and very helpful she really knows her stuff
Kim Rumsby, August 2025
Excellent and professional and very friendly highly recommended 👍 👌 always willing to help
Natasha Fenn, August 2025
Holley is an expert at what she does. She is incredibly knowledgeable and as first time dog owners we learnt a lot from her. Our dog responded to all her wonderful training sessions and I’m so glad we took him to her puppy classes!
Vicky Holland, August 2025
Holley provides an excellent service to local dog owners, I have been to several different classes with my dog and we have both enjoyed them and learnt a lot.
Rosemary Dennis, August 2025
Holley helped us so much with our dog Benji, he doesn't like other dogs, Holley explained why he was like this and showed us how to help him. Now we can take him out for short walks.
Ray Hicks, August 2025
Holley is extremely helpful with our rescue dog who had so many problems. She always explains why he is acting in a particular manner and what we can do to alleviate any unwanted behaviour. Her patience and expertise with dogs and their ‘parents’ is what makes her service second to none
David Grice, August 2025
Holley is an excellent trainer and has helped us with our reactive rescue dog from day one of us having him and the change is remarkable with holleys ruff dog training
Sarah Butterfield, August 2025
Holley always has loads of advice and information to help you and your dog. Shes great at assessing individual needs and always listens before advising.
Marie Davies, August 2025
Holley has been a great help with training for my nervous dog
Brian Kenny, August 2025
Holly is patient, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We would not take our boy to anyone else.
Angela Keatings, August 2025
We have known Holley at Ruff since my dog was a pup, he’s now 5.
She offers a wealth of experience on all subjects, and her classes are great too, we attend socialisation for small dogs regularly. We’ve also been to Agility, we go to Scent Games..and they’re great fun! No question is deemed too daft, and most importantly for us, her advice gets results without aversion, something I really don’t like.
It was great to hear she has been nominated, it’s well deserved!
Pam Eadie, August 2025
Our 16 month old cocker Ozzy has received a lot of help with his training from Ruff Dog Training. He had a puppy package, attended puppy class, had dedicated training sessions, small group training, loose lead class, a six week scent work introductory course and currently attends fun agility. Holley is always professional and knows how to help the dogs learn and become the best version they can of themselves using fun, force free, reward based training. I would and do recommend Ruff Dog Training 100%.
Annette Law, August 2025
Excellent training and advice from a an exceptionally lovely person
Tina Godbolt, August 2025
Brilliant, knowledgeable, professional service. Friendly and approachable and our dog loves Holley.
Paula Grice, August 2025
Can't thank Holley enough for help and advise on our reactive dog Charlie, we look forward to our sessions which is helping Charlie ,and us to understand him.
Jenn Kenny, August 2025
Holley is so knowledgeable, kind, and patient. She is generous with her time and energy, and educates the owners with takeaways, as she is training & observing their dogs. You can tell she is passionate about what she does, and her love of dogs truly shines through.
Alison Holt, August 2025
Starting with puppy classes Holley has supported us in the journey of discovery that is our Jack Russell. Patient and knowledgeable she is expert at reading dogs’ behaviour and training the owners to get the best out of them!
Emma Stannard, August 2025
Holley is empathic whilst honest and always advocates for the dogs she works with. Her expert advice and helpful guidance has been invaluable. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Claire Markham, August 2025
Holly is full of enthusiasm and extremely knowledgeable. We would thoroughly recommend her to anyone for classes and/or one to one help.
Carol Brown, August 2025
Holly is a fantastic Dog trainer. I have done many courses/activities with Holly & both myself & Cocker spaniel Oscar have enjoyed them all. If you want to get that special relationship with your dog then join Holly at Ruff Dog training .
Charlotte Govier, August 2025
Holley is amazing and has helped me socialise my Alfie. Her knowledge and patience is immense and her love for dogs shines through
Larrissa Le picq, August 2025
Holley is very friendly and professional, highly recommend. Very happy to be voting for Ruff Dog training.
MICHAEL LINSELL, August 2025
Excellent help and training for my young Border Collie. Nothing is too much trouble for Holley, her knowledge of dogs is brilliant. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Andrew Chantrill, August 2025
Friendly, simple to book, good facilities and competitively priced
Elaine King, August 2025
Holley is wonderful with my very excitable dog. She is learning all the time and just loves her sessions.
Chantelle Alp, August 2025
Holly has been brilliant with my toy poodle when she was a puppy teaching Brie and me basic exercise. Also I suffer with anxiety Holly made me feel very comfortable. Recently Brie keeps stoping on her walks. I went to one of Holly small dog groups and Holly but Brie in a smaller field of lead. Holly was telling me that Brie was happy by her body language and let one dog in at a time for Brie could play with. Then she has followed up with me about some extra training. I feel Holly go above and beyond for dogs to help.
Vanessa Black, August 2025
Holley is amazing and I highly recommend her
Christian Kinnarney, August 2025
Holley is super helpful, knowledgeable and our dogs love her!!!!
Carole Thompson, August 2025
Holley has really helped us on our journey to train our puppy and has always been available for advice even for my other dogs. She is very welcoming and very knowledgeable on all things dog training and I would highly recommend her services. Everything is very dog friendly.
Clair Jary, August 2025
Holley has the dogs best interest as priority, sharing her knowledge - making it relatable and tailor made to individual needs of the dog and owner
Jacqueline Aldridge, August 2025
I have used this service and can highly recommend! Holley has such knowledge in all aspects of dog training and has the ethics that I like to see in dog training. My dog loves his training time with Ruff and I have every confidence in everything Holley suggests.
alan wright, August 2025
Holley is a fantastic trainer for all age dogs big or small our Jaxon a German Shepherd has just turned 10 months old and has been training with Holley for 7 months He has learned recall, becoming dog friendly with other dogs both indoor and outdoor. Jaxon has been taught a lot and Holley is the star who helped us to achieve our dog to become the good boy he is now
Alice Love, August 2025
Holley is a fantastic trainer and her passion for dogs is clear. She provides a wide variety of excellent services through Ruff and we couldn’t be more grateful for all her advice and support.
Julie Burgess, August 2025
Holly is fantastic; she has good understanding on how dogs work and think. Holly came to use to help us train our Dachshund Otto, who is very vocal and stubborn. Holly helped us to understand his body language and gave us tips on training. Holly full assessment on Otto is compressive with lots of ideas, and I still refer to this information when introducing new routine or to recap on ongoing training.
Teresa Sweeney, August 2025
Ruff dog training has given me all the help and advice I needed to have the wonderful dog i have
sue tunbridge, August 2025
Holley is an exceptional trainer
Barbara himpleman, August 2025
Great service helpful and very friendly
Katy Taylor, August 2025
Absolutely amazing service that always puts the dogs needs, comfort and wellbeing above all else
Zoe Bowles, August 2025
Holley is an amazing dog trainer. She is very approachable and knowledgeable and gives you a lot of information, advice and guidance around puppy training, scentwork, agility, recall and one to one services. I really enjoy the small dog club sessions once a month, when doggie parents and their fur babies can meet in a safe enclosed field to watch and enjoy seeing their dogs run around and play together. Such a lovely experience. Holley is so amazing and we always look forward to going along to the next session we are booked on.
Sally Horsley, August 2025
Holley really understands dogs and makes their owners feel at ease when dealing with any doggy related issues. A very professional lady.
Karen Jones, August 2025
Holly is an exceptional trainer. She is always available for the best advice to suit your dog’s needs. Always professional and happy to offer alternatives if things are not working. I would 100% recommend her to friends and family
Karen Miller, August 2025
Friendly safe environment for dogs to learn.
Lynne Low, August 2025
Holley has a natural rapport with dogs and humans. She is kind and helpful and our dog loves her. We would not hesitate to recommend Holley for any dog advice, training or just lots of cuddles.
Gail Lain, August 2025
I took my latest pup to Ruff puppy training, where I learnt some valuable training techniques while also socialising him. The class was a great size for young puppies.
Hayley Wilson, August 2025
Holley has offered a first class service to both of my dogs from daycare, play sessions and training.
Martina Scott, August 2025
Very profesional !
Holley taught me a lot about dogs.
I highly recommend Ruff Dog Training.
Thank you again Holley
Kerry Gedge, August 2025
Very professional 💯 service
And always friendly and smiling in all she does ro help u and my fur baby
Neil Riley, August 2025
Fantastic service from start to finish
Holly is a fantastic trainer and explains everything about what to do
Caron Barlow, August 2025
Excellent service and very professional and always willing to help and has excellent doggy advice and skills 💯👍👍