Focusing on Work, Play, Connection and Flow

The best part of life is sharing in activities that make us feel more alive with those we love. We don’t think it’s a stretch to say that dogs feel the same way. Whether your dog loves to go hiking with you, lounge on the couch with you, provide you with physical or emotional assistance as your service dog, or visit canine sporting competitions with you, we want to help them live their best life with you, doing whatever you love to do together.

Sporting Dogs: Keeping High-Performance Canines at Their Best

Sporting dogs are high-energy athletes that require dedicated care to maintain peak physical condition and enhance performance. At Ruff Day Vet, we offer tailored fitness plans, injury prevention strategies, and rehabilitation programs designed specifically for sporting dogs. Our goal is to keep these canine athletes performing at their best, ensuring they stay healthy, strong, and ready for every competition and adventure.

Benefits for Sporting Dogs and their owners

• Working with sporting dogs enhances human skills in training, discipline, and understanding animal behavior. Owners benefit from the joy and pride of watching their pets excel in activities like agility, dock diving, and hunting.

• Sporting dogs receive tailored fitness plans, injury prevention strategies, and rehabilitation to keep them at the top of their game. Their active lifestyle contributes to their overall well-being and happiness.

Our patients participate in a wide variety of sporting activities, including canine agility, hunting, flyball, dock diving, herding, rally, obedience, tracking, frisbee, lure coursing, skijoring, barn hunt, nose work, sledding, and more. These activities keep them active, healthy, and mentally stimulated, showcasing their incredible skills and athleticism. At Ruff Day Vet, we support your pet’s passion for sports with expert care and tailored fitness programs designed to enhance their performance and prevent injuries.

Working Dogs: Supporting Essential Canine Partners

Working dogs perform vital tasks that demand intelligence, strength, endurance, and emotional fortitude. From search and rescue to service and therapy work, these dogs play crucial roles in various fields. Ruff Day Vet provides specialized exercises, structured routines, and physical and mental stimulation to keep working dogs at the top of their game. We help them thrive in their roles, ensuring they stay engaged, healthy, and fulfilled in their purposeful work.

Benefits for Working Dogs and their Owners

• Working with these dogs offers a sense of partnership and accomplishment. Owners and handlers gain the satisfaction of contributing to important work, whether it’s providing assistance to those in need or ensuring safety and security.

• Working dogs benefit from structured routines, specialized training, and the physical and mental stimulation that comes from their tasks. They thrive on the purpose and engagement their roles provide, leading to a fulfilling life.

Our working dog patients excel in a diverse range of activities, including search and rescue, police work, service dog tasks, herding, detection work, protection training, therapy dog services, military operations, and more. These remarkable dogs demonstrate extraordinary skills and dedication in their roles. At Ruff Day Vet, we provide specialized care and comprehensive fitness programs to support the health and well-being of working dogs, ensuring they stay strong, agile, and ready for their important duties.

Conformation and Show Dogs: Ensuring Elegance and Excellence

Conformation and show dogs are judged on their physical perfection and grace. To help these dogs shine in the ring, Ruff Day Vet offers comprehensive care that includes fitness plans, grooming advice, and health maintenance. We focus on optimizing their physical condition and enhancing their natural elegance, ensuring they are always ready to impress the judges and win top honors.

• Conformation dogs are meticulously groomed and trained to showcase breed standards, demonstrating exceptional physical attributes and temperament.

• Show dogs thrive in the competitive environment, excelling in obedience, appearance, and presentation, and building strong bonds with their handlers through practice and performance.

Our conformation and show dog patients are a testament to the beauty and discipline of canine excellence. These dogs excel in the competitive world of dog shows, where they display their impeccable grooming, obedience, and breed-specific traits. At Ruff Day Vet, we provide expert care and tailored fitness programs to ensure these dogs remain in peak condition, enhancing their performance and overall well-being.