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DMV DOG TRAINING-
PROUDLY SERVING AMERICA'S BEST

Veteran Owned. Family Trusted. Dog Approved.

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ABOUT

Ruff Patriots was founded by Teresa Anderson, a U.S. Navy Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer and professional dog trainer dedicated to helping dogs and owners succeed together. What began as dog sitting quickly grew into a passion for canine behavior, training, and reliable care—after seeing firsthand how many families lacked trustworthy training options.

With the support of her husband, Jeremy, Teresa built Ruff Patriots on one core belief: there are no bad dogs—only dogs waiting for the right guidance. Her training approach blends compassion, structure, and real-world experience, including hands-on work with her working-line German Shepherd in scent detection and trailing.

Serving the DMV region, Ruff Patriots delivers disciplined, ethical training that builds confident dogs and lasting partnerships.

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TRAINING SERVICES

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PUPPY TRAINING

Our Puppy Training Program is thoughtfully designed to guide your puppy through the most important early stages of development. Using patience, structure, and positive reinforcement, we help build strong foundations in obedience, confidence, and healthy behavior from the very beginning.

LESSONS

Our Obedience Courses focus on teaching essential commands—sit, stay, come, and heel—while improving leash manners, off-leash reliability, and overall responsiveness. With structured guidance and clear communication, we address common behavioral challenges and help your dog develop calm, reliable behavior in real-world environments. Whether you’re starting from the basics or strengthening existing skills, our obedience training sets the standard for lasting results.

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SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Our Specialized Skills Training is designed for dogs with a job to do. Whether you’re interested in Service Dog foundations, Nose Work, or other working disciplines, we focus on building the core skills every working dog needs— clarity, confidence, drive, and control.

BOARD AND TRAIN

Our Boarding Program is available exclusively to existing clients who have completed one of our training programs and continue to maintain training standards at home. This ensures a safe, structured environment where expectations remain consistent, and your dog’s training is reinforced—not undone.

Why Choose Ruff Patriots

Experienced Trainers

Personalized Approach

Proven Results

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CONTACT

Phone:  907-621-1522

Email: contact@ruffpatriots.com

Stafford, VA

WORKING HOURS

Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm

​​Saturday: 9am - 7pm

​Sunday: 9am - 8pm

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