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A Ruff Break is a break for your dog from the stresses of living in a human world. A break from sitting around all day and not being able to release pent up energy. A break from feeling nervous that its owner has left, a break from having to chew on anything it can sink its teeth into because it has no other outlet during its day, a break from the humdrum daily routine! Dogs... Exercise... Adventure... Those three words sum up what The Ruff Break is all about! We are a unique exercise … [Read More...]
Testimonials

Susan Shernit and Mary Lou
Rochester may be known for the Mayo Clinic, but it should also be known for … [Read More...]

James and Christy Godwin
When we adopted Tucker, we thought he was a typical Labrador, but somehow … [Read More...]

Arlen and Amy Carey
The Ruff Break is wonderful! The service provided by Bert and associates is … [Read More...]

Jennifer and David Brogan
The service has been exceptionally reliable and flexible. We have really … [Read More...]
Featured Articles and Posts

SKIJOR 101 BEGINNER TRAINING SEMINAR
SKIJOR 101 BEGINNER TRAINING SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012 AT 1:00PM AT ESSEX PARK in NW Rochester TRAINING PROVIDED BY THE MIDWEST SKIJORERS In this class you will learn the basics of training your dog for skijoring success. Meet up with other skijoring enthusiasts while training your dog for this winter’s skijoring fun! We’ll provide all [...]

Ruff Break proudly sponsors the “New Leash on Life” 5k dog run
Join Paws and Claws, Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, The Ruff Break and others on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Silver Lake Park to help celebrate a New Leash on Life. Demonstrate your commitment to improving the health of people and animals in our community by joining us for this exciting 5k dog run/3k walk [...]

PCHS Exercise Volunteer Class
Paws and Claws Humane Society (PCHS), located here in Rochester MN, is one of the most forward looking animal rescue shelters we have ever known. We have been volunteering with PCHS for many years, and along the way have formed lasting bonds with their staff, fellow volunteers and of course the dogs. We approached PCHS [...]

The Ruff Break Clinch
The Ruff Break Clinch is a unique leash grip we came up with to use when teaching dogs to run next to bikes and roller blades. Details to follow… with a short instructional video.



