RUFF STUFF DAY CARE

Veronica Judd, 04/07/2016 - Full testimonial..

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> We rescued our Labrador Casper from a charity in January 2016; they told us that Casper wasn't great around other dogs or children and that he had most likely been abandoned in Ireland before being brought to the UK and subsequently rehomed twice before we took him. We also quickly realised that he suffered from separation anxiety and knew that we could not leave him home alone for any great length of time.
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> We wanted to give Casper the best possible start with us and whilst a loving home certainly contributes to that, we wanted him to have an active and sociable lifestyle as we knew he would greatly benefit from this. After searching around and speaking to various day care centres and dog walkers, we came across Ruff Stuff. We phoned Rosa, the owner and manager, and explained our situation. She immediately filled us with confidence that her set-up would be perfect for our dog.
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> We visited Ruff Stuff so that Casper's behaviour could be assessed whilst with the other dogs. Casper has obviously not had the greatest start to life and we were concerned that he would not be able to understand the social boundaries that other dogs have. On returning to collect him, Rosa informed us that whilst Casper did display some negative tendencies in that he was too vocal in his demand to play with other dogs, she was sure that with extended time under her care, he would calm down and she said she was happy to take him. 
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> They have over an acre of farmland with various toys for the dogs including a Wendy house, pub-style bench and trampoline for the dogs to play on as well as paddling pools during the heat of summer. Casper is only 19 months old so has bags of energy to expel. Being able to run around for 8 hours a day and play with other dogs gives him all the daily exercise and socialisation he needs. There is also a barn with some dog beds in for the dogs to go and chill out if it all gets too much. What more could he, or we, ask for. 
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> When Casper first started going to Ruff Stuff, he was very boisterous and would bolt towards any dog he saw and immediately be in their face either barking in a playful manner or attempting to play with them. For some dogs this wasn't a problem but for others it upset them. Casper thought that every dog wanted to play with him and couldn't read the signs a dog displayed when it didn't want to.
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> After 6 months of going Ruff Stuff on a weekly basis, Casper is now a different dog. He is completely chilled out and his attitude towards the other dogs he meets, whether on a walk or if owned by friends/family, is so much more relaxed no matter what the situation. He is always very excited upon reaching the gates, sitting up eagerly and rushing up to the staff. 
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> Casper is such a lovely dog now and that is in large part thanks to Rosa and her staff at Ruff Stuff. I cannot recommend Ruff Stuff highly enough. The staff are all friendly and very experienced in dealing with dogs of all natures, although for obvious reasons they won't allow aggressive dogs to join the party. Casper is always so excited to go to see his friends and comes home thoroughly shattered and worn out. Rosa has a fantastic set up and in our opinion the best in the area. We cannot recommend Ruff Stuff, Rosa & her staff highly enough. 
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> Veronica & Marcus