Building Better Foundations
At Ruff Ruff Ranch, we nurture puppy growth and family bonds through thoughtful, development-first dog education.


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Trusted Locally
Since 2002
Our Services
Supporting dogs and families through every step of growth and training.


Puppy Development
Focused on building the brain first through socialization, sensory exposure, confidence-building, and healthy early development experiences.
BUILD THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR FOLLOWS
Service Dog Behavior Development
Helping develop confident, stable emotional support/therapy and service dog candidates through early neurological development, family guidance, and real-world training foundations.
Family Support
At Ruff Ruff Ranch and Lewis & Clark Therapy/Service Dogs, we believe choosing a puppy is not simply about finding a pet — it is about finding the right lifelong companion for your family, lifestyle, emotional needs, and future goals. Through our Family Guidance Program, we help families better understand temperament, energy levels, developmental stages, socialization, emotional regulation, and how early experiences shape
At Ruff Ruff Ranch, we believe that when breeders, families, trainers, behaviorists, and communities work together, we can help create healthier dogs, healthier homes, and stronger human-animal partnerships for generations to come.


Contact Ruff Ruff Ranch
Reach out to Charity Knowles, founder and animal behaviorist, for guidance and support.
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((605)349-8008
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DogsNU@proton.me
Contact Ruff Ruff Ranch
Reach out to Charity Knowles, founder and animal behaviorist, for guidance and support.
P
((605)349-8008
E
DogsNU@proton.me
