Welcome to Diamond in the Ruff! My name is Colleen McCarvill, CPDT-KA, ABCDT. I am the
owner and head trainer of Diamond in the Ruff. I am a certified, professional dog trainer and
behaviour specialist. Diamond in the Ruff is a Calgary, Alberta based training company. Click here
for class times. Below are the highlights:

  • Proven, effective methods
  • We continuously update
  • We are fully certified
  • We do not use outdated, correction-based methods
  • Our methods make dogs more predictable, reliable and happier
  • We are experts in clicker training
  • We offer puppy classes
  • We offer in home "puppy get settled" training to get you off on the right foot
  • We provide private in home training for all aspects of dog training and problem solving
  • We also offer fast track 3 week classes as well as regular 6 week classes


Diamond in the Ruff does not use pain, fear or intimidation. We only use current, proven, humane
methods. We teach 'why' behind each training plan, it is effective, humane and sound.  

Owner and Head Trainer Colleen McCarvill CPDT-KA is currently studying for the Advanced Dog
Behavior Dip., with the Companion Animal Sciences Institute, the most Advanced Behavior
program available in this industry today, and is also an honour graduate and Mentor Trainer for
the Animal Behaviour College. Colleen has many years experience and a proven track record.

Colleen is a member in good standing with the following associations:

Association of Animal Behavior Professionals - AABT
International  Positive Dog Training Association - IPDTA
Association of Pet Dog Trainers - APDT
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - CCPDT
Directory for Dogs - www.dogsRkings.com

Please call Colleen to book your dog training now, 403-253-6080 or email dr2little@hotmail.com
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Diamond in the Ruff Inc.
Training with our hearts and minds,
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