We contacted Grace for training issues with Sophie, a 2 year old Portuguese Water dog. As soon as we spoke, I knew she was the one for us after we had taken her to 2 others, with poor results.
Grace knows dogs, their behavour patterns and how to correct learned and/or bad habits. She provides insight as to why your dog acts the way she/he does and how to correct your bevaviour to get the right results.
She's earthy, approachable, calls a spade a spade & tells you staight up when you, as the parent, are enabling your dog to act out.
I wish we had contacted Grace much sooner than we did. She would have changed our ways in dealing with this highly intelligent, challenging bundle of unconditional love. We now have a less challenging, fun loving amazing dog who is so intuned to us and our expected behaviour.
Thank you Grace. We will always keep in touch with you just to hear your humourous stories of all your pets - dogs, cats, pigs, horses.

I would like to tell you a bit about our experience with the trainer that was recommended to us to help our fur baby Simba. Simba is a 27 month old border collie/shepard cross. We needed help with behavioral issues (turning a deaf ear), walking on a lead properly, riding in the car and most of all separation anxiety from me. I gave Grace Bryson a call explained all our isses and she agreed to meet with us and Simba. After a our first assessment we had decided that this was the trainer for us. We had spent a lot of money on getting Simba in a training course before that completely failed for all of us. We talked things over and called Grace. We were very interested and excited
to get started with a training plan for all of us. It was up to us to train Simba as we were taught the plan or lose our money the choice was ours as she put it. Grace says it like it is and pulls no punches if she wants to swear to get you to understand her she will. She might frighten you the first time you meet her but will love her by the end of your training sessions. We really can't say enough about Grace and her ability in training us to make the perfect fur baby out of Simba. Grace will also help you with any issues regardless if you mentioned it before or after your finished with her training sessions. Grace is always flexible, honest, trustworthy, truthful about everything and would always help no matter what time of day it is. We have the best fur baby anyone could have wished for after having the time and knowledge we got from Grace. I would recommend Grace Bryson to anyone and everyone who is experiencing difficulties with you animals, horse, humans or other wise. Grace is very reasonable and when she is done you will never need another trainer again. Steve and Simba and I would like to send out the biggest thank you to Grace Bryson of rrruffhouse for dogs with attitudes for all you've done for us and Simba. XOXO

Thank you so much for your kind words, you guys were a lot of fun to work with and eager to follow the plans we built. Simba is an amazing boy and your hard work shows. I even helped with your water bottles lmao!

I called Grace after adopting what I thought was a sweet little pup, pup I got but far from sweet. My little girl had a mean streak like I’ve never seen before and I have had dogs all my life. This dog was snarling, growling, biting and destroying my house no matter how many times I corrected her or put her in a time out. Grace came and showed me that it wasn’t that I was trying to correct her behaviour but more like I was giving up too soon when I wasn’t getting instant results and also wasn’t doing the right things and treats 100% had to be removed from training. I had grace come in to show me what to do and how to do it even when I wasn’t getting a response but with constant daily routine’s slowly things were getting better and after a few short weeks I got my house back and the sweet that I knew was in her started to show and she became very affectionate. This dog now has a home for life! Thank you so much Grace I couldn’t have done it without your guidance and patience. I highly recommend calling Grace if you’re needing help and feel hopeless. Worth every penny ❤️

I called Grace after a lady stopped me on the street who saw me struggling with my dog, my dog would not walk nice and would bark and lung at everything that passed by dogs, kids, cars you name it he hated it. I had tried using a shock collar but that seemed to only make things worse. I watched u tube videos and they just confused me because they all seemed to contradict another. This lady handed me a card and said I needed to call Grace. So I called. She came out and met with me and my crazy dog and said she could help and it wouldn’t take much just the right tools and some practice. We made a plan and she came the very next week. Well what can I say I was humbled, I’m a 6 foot guy and could not manage my dogs crazy, Grace put a new collar on and within about 20 minutes we were walking, walking! Not barking, not pulling, not trying to eat every car that went by. Truth be told had I not seen her in action with my own eyes I would never have believed it, Grace is not big but her knowledge is! Amazing! I now walk my dog with pride and even my neighbours have commented on what improvements we have made. All I can say is hire her! Stop wasting time on the internet trying to save money, she is worth the price and now I actually enjoy walking again.

I enjoyed working with you both, it’s a work smart not hard and use the right people and tools, glad I could help. Enjoy walking again and meeting your neighbours without fear. Good job keep up the great work

I called Grace desperately seeking help, I had used a local trainer in the area who apparently had great reviews and recommended from Belleville neighbour's. All I can say is I spent a large amount of money to get nothing, she was highly treat motivated and spoke more about herself then help me and my issues but she did creat issues that were not present before going to her! Being a skeptic after a bad experience I was Leary to try another trainer and was at a point where maybe I should rehome my dog.
Grace came with very high reviews and recommendations but could I trust that after the last one who also had so all great reviews? After some thought and not wanting to give up on my dog that I made a commitment too I called. Best decision I made, we had a very long chat over the phone where I asked a million questions and on a Sunday her day off she answered every question and validated my concerns and walked me through what would be our next steps. I agreed to hire Grace and boy oh boy am I ever glad I did! Grace had some tough love for me and with some trust in her and myself we made miracles happen, my dog is so much better.
We still have some work to do but with Graces rules and a straight forward plan I know if I stay on track and consistent we will succeed. I now no longer feel like I am alone or that I have to give up on my dog. Grace is amazing! She definitely is not everyone’s
Cup of tea but if you can put your ego and sensitivity aside for the betterment of your dog she will turn your life around. Thank you Grace for helping me and my dog! Love love love you. To anyone listening out there don’t take some of the negative reviews as gospel they are just opinions and some people just like to complain but I will tell you is give her a call and talk to her and see for yourself and if still not feeling it search for another trainer, but you will go back to grace because she can do things others cannot this I know first hand. Thanks for reading my opinion lol.

Thank you for your opinion lmao. Yes it is true not everyone will like me but that’s ok, I know what I bring to a table. There has been some negative comments on social media but unfortunately a couple of them were never clients and just people posting garbage for sport but I do not ever engage, I never feel the need to defend nor deny I let my 30 plus years speak for me and the hundreds of positive reviews do my bidding. I am so happy to have met you and happy that I could fix your issues and build a strong bond with your pup and you! You worked hard and it’s paying off. Stay strong and follow the guide I built and you will be a rockstar in the end and it will just keep getting better.

Hello to everyone looking for an amazing dog trainer, my name is Lillian and I was searching for a dog trainer that would best suit my needs with a very odd sometimes aggressive dog. Like you I went to google to do some searching and I came across Grace. I was confused by googles reviews because some just didn’t read right and so so many people post tons of falce information but if you actually read them the read quite fake but incase I was wrong ( I like to believe everyone has good in them) I decided to give Grace a call and am I ever glad I did! I came right out and asked her and she explained that a couple of the reviews are from fake accounts and directed me to her website where every review is authenticated as actual clients not just internet trolls. After speaking with Grace on a Sunday her day off but took my call anyway I decided to go with my gut and at least do an assessment. Grace came and met us and our dog and showed us how we were not being consistent nor were we all on the same page and because of that our dog rules our home and our lives. Out assessment was about an hour and a half and I can honestly say my gut instinct was correct. Grace very incredibly honest and very straight to the point with what she was explaining with what we needed to do, Grace was training us more then our dog. We did four lessons and Grace was very good with keeping us on track and holding us accountable with being consistent, we have finished all our lessons and I have to admit we now have the dog we always wanted and I am so happy I didn’t read the trolls comments and pass her by. Thank you so much Grace you are amazing and professional and bless you and your talents.

Thank you Lillian for your very kind words. I know my worth and don’t expect people to fight my battles with haters on the internet or anywhere else but thank you for speaking out. Some people just live to cause trouble or spread rumours but I just rise above it and if anyone wants to know they like you will reach out and if they don’t then that’s ok too. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family I loved all the laughs and your amazing food nibbles lol. Im happy your happy ❤️

When we decided to get our first big dog (100+ lbs) in 2023 we knew we needed help to train him up safely.

Grace did an amazing job of training us to train him, creating a custom training plan that focussed on our priorities for the dog’s role on our farm and around our grandchildren. Her approach was so effective that, less than a year later, we have 2 dogs who are safe around children as young as three weeks. And both dogs are still puppies!

I would heartily recommend her services to anyone who wants to learn how to safely, effectively and humanely train their dog. She is worth the investment to you, your dog and the quality of lifetime relationship you will have with your dog.

I contacted Grace before Christmas about our family dog, she is wild, jumps, bites, pulls me down the street on walks and an all round unpleasant animal that I was regretting. I got this dog under pressure of my kids wanting a dog and against my better judgement I went and got one, I even justified my decision because I was rescuing one vs buying. What I didn’t realize until it was too late was when you rescue your getting a dog with baggage and someone’s cast offs. I know this doesn’t make me sound good but honesty rarely does. I was feeling trapped, I have a dog I was hating and kids that I didn’t want to let down and show that when things get tough you can just throw in the towel, this was not what I wanted my kids to learn but was feeling like I made a huge mistake. I called Grace and she came within a week and sat down with me and listened to my burdens. When I was done Grace said if I can give her 30 days she could fix this dog and if she couldn’t be fixed would help me rehome her, so with that I said ok challenge accepted I felt like I had hope finally. We started the very next week, I bought the tools she required and spent a small fortune which was hard because it’s so close to Christmas but I had no choice if I didn’t want to let my family down. I can honestly say I was hopeful and doubtful at the same time, no way was this dog going to change…. Impossible! After only 2 lessons there was 100% change in this dog, I couldn’t believe it. We have finished our last lesson this week and this dog is totally not the same dog, Grace is magical and absolutely amazing. Best money I ever spent and I feel like I was supposed too when a new dog was coming home. This dog is so calm and a pure joy to be with now it brings me to tears. She did it, Grace did exactly what she said she would and as fast as she said it would happen. I am so happy she didn’t let me give up even when it got hard, even when I struggled and had complete melt downs Grace held my hand, taught me how to breath and reset my mood to find patience and consistency and it friggen worked! IT FRIGGEN WORKED!!!! I am in total awe of Grace and her ability to change the hearts and homes of people devistated by poor decisions with good intentions. 2024 will now be an amazing year with what is now an amazing dog. If I can reach anyone reading this and finding themselves in my nightmare please give Grace a call! I beg you call her. She will change your life like she changed ours. Spend the money and dig in and do the work you will not regret it, I promise. Thank you Grace you are amazing, big love for you and what you do.

I am so happy that I could deliver the promise I made you. You worked hard and P.s your a great mom

Where to begin? I recently bought a house and the old owner left their dog behind! I was in shock when I got my keys for the first time to realize they left this dog, reason given was moving out of Canada and couldn’t take the dog because the dog loved living there and feared the dog would not transition to the new home in a new country. Feeling bad and living alone I thought how bad could this be? Well the true reason for this dog being left behind were quickly realized, this dog was wild! Never been taught a thing and had no manners or any sort of formal training. I kinda liked this asshole but knew something had to change and change quickly, I called Grace. Grace came a few days later and built us an easy but strict plan and made sure we were on the right track, I felt like giving up because there was no way this dog was gonna get it? It’s too stubborn and defiant and could care less about me or my new home, it was his home and I was reminded daily by him. Grace continued to work her magic and kicked my ass in line and was told giving up was not an option, if I didn’t do this most likely he would be put down, in that moment I was fine with that, this dog had me beat and worn out, again Grace wouldn’t let me give up! Boy oh boy although a long hard road we made it, we will actually be able to have Christmas with family and friends instead of re-enacting Marley and me. Never in my wildest dreams would have thought we would make it but we did. I now have a great dog and a best friend that I never knew I needed or wanted I only bought the house not the dog, now I can’t imagine ever not having him ❤️ Grace is amazing not only with dogs but people too, she is stubborn and straight forward and for a meathead like myself was exactly what I needed. Thank you Grace I couldn’t have done it without you, you also have become part of my family and all because I bought a house, funny how life works out. Grace you said to me once, we dog always get what we want but get what we need. You were right once again, I needed you and this dog to teach an old fart like me what the meaning of compassion and strength really is! Thank you so much. If your needing a trainer and feel lost and hopeless? Give Grace a call, you won’t regret it and you too may find out a few things you didn’t know, 100% worth the time, money and mostly the effort. Grace you are truly amazing and I adore your stubborn side lol❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much, I too learned a few things I needed too. Although it was a rough road we did it. Thanks for the challenge and closing out 2023 with a bang lmao.

I called Grace about a month or so to help me with my doodle who was eating everything and anything she could get her mouth on. After meeting with Grace for our initial assessment I was incredibly impressed with her and what she could do right away. I immediately signed up and we got started the very next week. Grace has always been amazing but on this particular day she saved my dog and me from my neighbours who I thought were going to go into a panic. My dog ( my fault) swallowed my key fob for my car and somehow while doing so set off the panic button and my car what beeping and I had no way to stop it as I didn’t have a back up key, I immediately went into a panic and called Grace, not even sure if she could help? Grace said she would be right over she just had to make a phone call to her client she was headed too and inform them she was going to be late, God bless her for making me a priority. Grace arrived about 15 minutes later and sprung into action by inducing my girl to vomit and after three attempts up came my key and I shut off the panic button and made the street quiet again. I couldn’t believe how Grace just knew what to do and just just like the crisis averted and my girl didn’t need yet another surgery to remove something from her belly. Grace said “ there you go” gave me a bit of an ass kick ( totally right) and said to go back into the manual we wrote where she stated if I could not pay attention to my dog she was to be put in a crate to avoid this very thing from happening again. I dropped the ball for less then 5 minutes and this happened. Grace I will never forget this for several reasons but most importantly so I never put my dog a risk again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for rescuing me and my dog, you are amazing and I can’t thank you enough for dropping everything to help us and I hope your client was understanding. If your looking for a straight shooter, blunt and to the point kind of trainer? Grace is your girl! She calls it as she sees it and never fails to show you how following directions and staying consistent is 100% the key to success and sometimes survival. Call Grace and meet with her if you need help, I promise she won’t disappoint and worth every penny. A million thank yous!

Thank you for your kind words, I’m glad to help and lucky I was close by.