Patricia Susan Ruzzo

Patty changed the way dogs were trained, making it an enjoyable time for so many dogs and their owners.

I can't believe how long you've been gone, Patty. You changed dog training for me and so many others and made so many canine lives better. "Put a cookie on it" saved many a relationship.

When I am confronted with a training challenge, one of the first things I ask myself "Can I put a cookie on it?". This I learned from Patty

Happy Birthday Patty. I carry you with me every time I train my dogs

Dear Patty ,
How I miss you and wish we were growing old together. I know you are with me and I love you.
XO Jackie

Happy Birthday Patty. Miss you still

I thought of Patty many times yesterday, Feb. 2, her birthday. I always think of her on that day because it is so easy to remember (Groundhog's Day).

She was one of the most positive and funny people I ever met. She was also very observant and astute. For example, when I blamed myself for a particular problem, she gave me insight into what she had observed that clearly showed I did not exclusively own that problem. Then she pointed out all my positive qualities and encouraged me...

Happy Birthday Patty. Miss you. Hope your family is doing well.

Yesterday in training class I quoted Patty for the hundredth plus time "any behavior you do 1500 times you own".....