Dog Training, Coaching, and Education
Serving Hilton Head, Bluffton, Ridgeland, Beaufort, Savannah GA. and the Lowcountry. Be anywhere worldwide with our online, virtual training.
Text or Call! 912-712-6588
Ready to unleash your dog's potential from the comfort of your home?
Achieve professional results without sending your dog away for training!
Getting a dog is part of the American dream, but it can soon turn into a nightmare.
As a dog owner, you may find yourself frustrated by constant barking, destructive chewing, or pulling on the leash during walks. You don’t understand why your dog is reactive to everything — why they’re rushing, barking at, and jumping on those who come into your home, or barking and lunging in the car and on walks. These behaviors can make everyday life a challenge, leading to stress and disappointment. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure of how to correct these issues, and worried that your dog is not living up to their potential. You want a calm, peaceful, and content dog. You might even be considering re-homing your dog if you can’t figure it out.
Does this sound like you?
✅ You’ve had dogs before, but this dog is a challenge.
✅ Your dog is good 95% of the time, but you can't shake those last few unwanted behaviors.
✅ You want to be a good dog owner, but the things that worked with your old dog aren’t working anymore.
✅ You want to live with your dog without conflict, resentment, frustration.
✅ You are jealous of people with calm, well-behaved dogs and it has made you consider rehoming your dog.
You're in the
right place
My name is Marina Smith. I have been a professional dog trainer for 6 years, and I have 6 dogs of my own. Between my clients to my own experiences, I have seen it all. The truth is, ANY dog can learn to be calm, open, and content. I have developed my own training program that I have used for 6 years in my board and train programs. It has worked for hundreds of dogs, and it will work for yours.
This is why I have created my NEW program:
The RK9 Fast Track Course
A new 4-week group online program designed to help you take control of your dog’s behavior from home. You’ll learn how to create calm, structure, and obedience using the same system I use in my board-and-train — without sending your dog away.
What's inside our training program?
This is a 4-week training program that completely recalibrates your dog. I will teach you my complete dog training system that has proven results. We will go over lifestyle, commands, stopping unwanted behaviors, and creating a calm and happy dog you can bring anywhere.
✅ 4 Weekly Calls: 1-1 weekly 90-minute meetings
✅ Completely customized training program for your specific dog
✅ Weekly homework with video supplementation
✅ Progress Tracker
✅ Access to our Facebook community to connect with other people in the group!
Want to learn more? Watch the video!
What our clients are saying:
Today I was able to take my dog Wesley completely off leash because of the groundwork training that Rugged K9 provided me and my dog with. Before training I had an unruly and stubborn puppy, now I have a well behaved dog that listens to my commands and is referred to as "the happy dog" around my neighborhood. None of this could have been accomplished without the worthwhile training that Rugged K9 afforded us. Do not hesitate. Reach out to them if you are experiencing behavior problems from your dog. My dog has changed for the better and consistent training has been the key to a happy dog and a happy owner.
I'm forever grateful for finding these trainers!
Cassandra C. & Wesley
Marina and Chase not only helped us to have a well-trained and confident dog, but they helped Charlie fit right into our family like a puzzle piece.
We have three young boys, and they not only taught us adults how to train, but also took time with the boys too. Marina and Chase helped us become more confident dog parents and we have been able to take Charlie with us everywhere! They are amazing and I tell anyone I can about them!!
We look forward to continue working with them!
Kristin G. & Charlie
Marina is the best! She and Chase are so knowledgeable, and they love what they do! I worked with my Australian Shepherd puppy, and he is confident, happy, and listening and behaving so much better! It was amazing to see the changes in him! I would recommend Rugged K9 Training to anyone who is looking for a positive, successful training experience for their dog!
Corey M. & Oso
Augie our Australian Shepard really needed to have training so he was a good neighbor and good dog son! Marina did a great job training him, he's much more obedient and behaved, we are slowly also learning to be good doggie parents!
Thanks Marina for training all of us!
Rita A. & Augie
I know asking for help isn't easy, but I have your back!
I have truly seen it all and I will have your back the whole time. There is nothing I haven't seen with dogs. Every problem has a solution, and it's usually easier than you think! If you're ready to sign up, let's do it!
We start July 5th - $333
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