Welcome to the
RUFF House Dog Daycare!
Where your Dog can be a DOG!
Meet the Pack
Dog daycare is much more complicated than
just throwing a few dogs in together to play. Our
pack leaders must be able to physically read,
speak, comprehend, and fluently portray a language
we will refer to as “Canine.” That is where our
daycare specializes!
Here at The RUFF House, we use voice tones and
body language to create a strong Pack Leadership
presence. Having this eliminates many common problems encountered in other daycares such as: aggression, toy/food possessiveness, and dominant behaviors (marking, mounting, pinning, etc.), and also keeps those more submissive pups from being what we would refer to in human terms, as “picked on” or “bullied.”
Now to meet the pack!
| Birthday: | June 7 |
| Position: | Owner, Professional Dog Behavioral Therapist |
| Pets: | Dakota, Boxer; Casey, Redbone Coon Hound; Bismark, German Shepard |
| Favorite Breed: | German Shepards |
| Favorite thing about his job: | There are too many to list, I just love the dogs! |
| Favorite quote: | "It's not how you start, it's how you finish |
| Hobbies: | Snowshoeing, Hiking, Working out, Spending time with my kids, Coaching |
| Best Quality: | My Patience |
| Bio: | I grew up in Wilmington and am currently living in Wilmington I have two amazing kids that I love with everything I've got. I love sports, cooking music and most importantly, my kids. |
Steve Bonnacorsi
| Birthday: | January 14 |
| Position: | Pack Leader |
| Pets: | Jagen, my new German Shepherd Puppy! |
| Favorite Breed: | German Shepherds |
| Favorite thing about her job: | Watching canine communication. The dogs just make me smile! |
| Favorite quote: | "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself" |
| Hobbies: | Skiing, Boating, Reading |
| Best Quality: | Honesty |
| Bio: | I have been at the RUFF HOUSE since before day one! My husband and I are empty-nesters and have been living in Westford for over 20 years. I have three beautiful children. I love German Shepherds and just adopted my new puppy Jagen this summer! She is the smartest and custest baby dog ever! |
Ann Donovan
Kristen Crowley
| Birthday: | November 18 |
| Position: | Pack Leader |
| Pets: | Mason, Labradoodle & Pepper, Cairn Terrier |
| Favorite Breed: | Boxers and German Shepherds |
| Favorite thing about her job: | Being greeted at work every day with hugs and kisses! How many people can say that? |
| Favorite quote: | "The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too! :)" ~Unknown |
| Hobbies: | Snowboarding, running, painting, rock climbing, being active and anything FOOTBALL! |
| Best Quality: | My Passion |
| Bio: |
I commute to the RUFF HOUSE all the way from Worcester, MA. I love country music, bonfires, and warm summer nights. I am all about football and I LOVE THE PATRIOTS! I love snowboarding and being active. I attended Eastern Nazarene College and Assumption College and am on my way to be a professional dog trainer. I have been studying dogs for 12 years and apprenticing with Steve for 2 years. Dogs are my life and I go through dog withdrawl if i go too long without them! ***If you are looking to board your dog I am willing to house-sit or bring your dog home with me (depending on the situation) so if you are interested please let me know, I would love to work with you!*** |
| Birthday: | September 16 |
| Position: | Pack Leader |
| Pets: | Chloe (mini- dauschound), Ozzie (mutt), 2 Kitties (Max& Nugget), Birds, and fish |
| Favorite Breed: | Female Boxers |
| Favorite thing about his job: | Seeing a dog overcome their shyness and seeing their behavior improving |
| Favorite quote: | "I love puppies cause their such cute puppies!" (to the goldfish theme song) |
| Hobbies: | Playing with puppies is my favorite hobby! |
| Best Quality: | Way too modest to answer this question |
| Bio: | I live in Chelmsford, I am 23 Years old. I worked at a Vet, Kennel, and plan on getting my vet tech. degree in a year. |
Stephanie Donahue
| Birthday: | March 4 |
| Position: | Pack Leader |
| Pets: | 4 dogs, 2 cats, 18 Horses |
| Favorite Breed: | Boxers and Bull Mastiffs |
| Favorite thing about her job: | Taking care of the dogs |
| Favorite quote: | "Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree" |
| Hobbies: | Horseback riding, taking pictures, listening to music |
| Best Quality: | I respect everyone until they give me a reason not to |
| Bio: | My home town is North Reading. I am currently living in Tyngsboro, MA. I have one sister and one brother. I love summer time and spending time with my horses. I love my friends, family, and my boyfriend. My job is great and I love it here at the RUFF House. All the dogs make me happy and I love to take care of them. |
Mandi Pidgeon
Will Krackie
| Birthday: | March 10 |
| Position: | Pack leader |
| Pets: | Bradi the "beagle-bird dog" |
| Favorite Breed: | Boxer |
| Favorite thing about his job: | Chillin' with my homie dogs |
| Favorite quote: | "It's ok, Im a limo driver!" |
| Hobbies: | Playing guitar, hanging out with my niece and nephews, and cookouts! |
| Best Quality: | His "Happy-go-lucky 'tude" |
| Bio: | Kyle enjoys long walks on the beach and romantic candle-lit dinners. He just moved back up to MASS after graduating from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He loves his dog Bradi and misses his former boxer, Mr. Bosconater. Kyle would also like to add that "he (Mr. Bosco) is the man." |
Kyle Russell
978-692-2584
packleader0607@yahoo.com
The RUFF HOUSE has decided to reward our dogs and their families for great behavior and improvement. The staff will vote each month on which dog has been the best-behaved and played well with others. Each of the dogs will receive a free day at the RUFF HOUSE and have their picture posted on our bulletin.
Sunny Kadansky
| Birthday: | September 20 |
| Position: | Pack leader |
| Pets: | Spike my cat |
| Favorite Breed: | Pug |
| Favorite thing about his job: | Learning about the different breeds of dogs and I love the people I work with. |
| Favorite quote: | "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened." |
| Hobbies: | Biking, Kayaking, Softball, Exercising, Listening to music, and Gardening. |
| Best Quality: | Honesty |
| Bio: | Will is the new guy, he is happily married and loves working with all the dogs. He is a student at Penn Foster and is aspiring to become a Dog Trainer. He has an awesome sense of humor and loves all of your dogs! |
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| Birthday: | July 30 |
| Position: | Packleader |
| Pets: | Cassius, Boxer and Penelope, Cat |
| Favorite Breed: | My Boxer babies and I always love cocker spaniels |
| Favorite thing about his job: | I get to give kisses to cute puppies all the time! |
| Favorite quote: | |
| Hobbies: | Working out, Hanging with Friends and Family (both 2 and 4 legged) |
| Best Quality: | her genuine kindness |
| Bio: | I Live in Chelmsford with my Husband and our 2 pets. I work full time at a local Jewelry store. I spend my day off working at the Ruff House because I just love being around dogs!! |
Caitlyn Campompiano
| Birthday: | June 13 |
| Position: | Pack leader |
| Pets: | Waldo, greatdane/black lab, and Grissom german pinscher mix |
| Favorite Breed: | He doesn't have one he loves them all |
| Favorite thing about his job: | Being with the dogs and learning how to properly train his own dogs |
| Favorite quote: | "There's no crying in baseball" |
| Hobbies: | Hiking, Camping, and being with his famil (his wife and dogs) |
| Best Quality: | He is a jack of all trades |
| Bio: | Steve, whom is now often called "Scuba," grew up in Tyngsboro. He has been married to his wife Kerri for two years and loves his two babies Waldo and Grissom. He is the man. |
Steve Chareas
