Tracy & Erik established Ruff Stuff in 2003 out of a love for the great outdoors and an even stronger love for dogs. We both grew up around dogs and enjoy nothing more than to be surrounded by a few of our dog friends while we're hiking up a mountain trail. We firmly believe in the need to be the pack leader to our own dog Honey and to all the dogs we care for. Dogs are social animals that thrive in a pack setting where the dominance hierarchy is clear as this promotes harmony within the pack. A pack leader does not exhibit dominance through aggression or bullying but through calm, assertive, consistent leadership.

We are fully licensed in Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver and West Vancouver and follow a protocol that ensures we conduct ourselves in a professional manner that is respectful of the dogs in our care, other park users and the environment.

Ruff Stuff conducts criminal record checks on all our staff. We're also insured and trained in dog first-aid.

View a photo of Ruff Stuff staff after successfully completing their dog first aid training through DogSafe.

We have a fantastic team of pack leaders that work for us who are all dog lovers, life-long dog guardians and outdoor enthusiasts (rain, shine, sleet or snow)! Two members of our team are also dog trainers.

We love dogs, people and the great outdoors and look forward to meeting you and your dog.