Ruff Refinements

Ruff Refinements is a dog training business in Charlotte, North Carolina, run by Brooke Crane. Brooke holds a Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) credential. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services listed include private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and separation anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Brooke Crane
• Credentials: PPAB · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs are bred as companions and many struggle when left alone. Separation anxiety needs a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Credentials from the Pet Professional Guild directory are as the trainer lists them. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.