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Educating Owners, Transforming Dogs

At Ruff to Ready Dog Training, we’re dedicated to helping you and your dog succeed in real-world situations. Led by certified canine behavior consultant Amanda Lunsford, our mission is to make training an enjoyable, stress-free experience. We empower you with the tools to build a strong, lifelong bond with your dog—turning challenges into achievements.

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Why Choose Us?

Personalized, Proven Training Solutions

With a focus on compassion and practical, positive reinforcement, we design each training plan around your dog’s unique needs and your goals as an owner. Whether it’s basic obedience or addressing complex behaviors, we guide you toward meaningful, lasting change.

Clear, Honest Communication

We prioritize transparency and collaboration every step of the way. Our training philosophy centers on clear guidance, consistent progress updates, and support beyond the training session, so you always feel confident in your dog’s journey.

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Previous Client Testimonials

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Carlene Taylor
11:41 04 Mar 24
Amanda is an amazing animal communicator. She is a trainer, yes, but she is first and foremost a teacher. She is patient, non-judgemental and insightful about the subtle and overt issues that impact my very sensitive dogs world. So grateful for her guidance. The Portuguese Water Dog is Both a brilliant and sensitive working breed. She held me learn his language and work through my issues in being the pet parent he needs me to be.
Leah Smith
20:51 05 Jan 24
Amanda helped us so much with our overly protective dog. She is very knowledgeable in her work and definitely works some miracles! I would recommend anyone who needs help with their pup to come see Amanda!
Julie Schuneman
01:40 11 Nov 23
Amanda has a thorough knowledge of the sources of canine reactivity and understands that there are a myriad of dimensions to the discussion. She’s totally positive, and all recommendations are for positive reinforcement, nothing negative!
Nicky Grove
16:41 14 Oct 23
Amanda saved our dog and our sanity!

Our (then 8 month old) puppy nipped at a neighbor unexpectedly and broke the skin. We were upset, confused and worried about his future.
A friend recommended Amanda to us so we reached out.
We had an initial consult where Amanda observed our dog and his behavior. She immediately picked up on the fact that he was scared/nervous of anything outside of us/our house. Something we never even considered.

Amanda was extremely knowledgeable, patient, explained everything so well and gave us homework to work with our pup, Harry, between appointments. The improvement in him even after just the first two weeks was incredible!

It’s only been a few months but Harry’s behavior is night and day. He was initially terrified of my best friend but now loves when she visits. Harry is going from strength to strength and improving all the time.
We can walk around the neighborhood without him barking at everyone and he doesn’t react at all.

We highly recommend Amanda, and are forever grateful for her help.
Elizabeth Bready
17:54 14 Jul 23
Amanda was amazing with our 122 pound American Bully we rescued! He didn’t understand his size, was really rough, hard headed and was starting to make our other dogs feel very insecure. Amanda showed us how to work with him and walked us through each step to establish his new routine. It took two sessions and consistent work on our part and now our boy is doing great and meshing well with our others. It’s been 8 months since our first training session and we still implement the things she has taught us. She was professional, fun, communicated clearly and very knowledgeable. I recommend her to so many people and will continue to do so!

Obedience Training

Progression of Sunny’s success

Establish essential skills and good manners for a well-rounded, happy dog. Our obedience training sessions focus on building foundational skills like sit, stay, recall, leash walking, and more, while encouraging a cooperative and trusting relationship between you and your dog.

What’s Included?

  • 1-hour private sessions with a certified trainer.
  • Step-by-step guidance on essential commands and real-world applications
  • Practice tasks and progress tips to work on between sessions

Initial Training Session: $199

Single Follow-Up Session: $175

3-Session Package: $450

Day Training Starts at $1250

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Behavior Modification

Sniff-to-Sniff

Behavior sessions help you understand what’s driving your dog’s anxiety, fear, or aggression. In these personalized sessions, you’ll get a clear explanation of your dog’s behavior, practical strategies tailored to your needs, and a structured plan to help your dog feel safe and confident. Together, we’ll take the first step toward a calmer, happier home for both you and your dog.

What’s Included?

  • 2 hour initial assessment to understand your dog’s behavior
  • Detailed behavior report with a customized modification plan
  • Ongoing support and action steps to reinforce positive behavior changes

Initial Behavior Session: $199

Single Follow-Up Session: $275

3-Session Package: $750

Behavior Development Plan Starts at $2500

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Amanda’s Approach

Certified in the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) methodology, Amanda combines years of experience and evidence-based practices to ensure effective, compassionate training. She focuses on setting dogs up for success using positive reinforcement and tailored approaches that fit your family’s lifestyle.

With Amanda, you’ll receive practical solutions and a clear roadmap for addressing and overcoming challenges. We’ll work together to help your dog become confident, well-behaved, and a joyful part of your life.

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For questions or to book a consultation, give us a call at +1 904-201-9787.

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