About Ruffdog USA

Real dog trainers. Real dog-sport competitors. Gear built to perform in the real world.

Hayley and Darren Alick are the dog-sport–driven team behind Ruffdog USA. As certified professional dog trainers, successful AKC Obedience competitors, and experienced IGP handlers, they bring real-world knowledge from the training field straight into the equipment they design, use, and trust.

Darren Alick

Co-Founder • Trainer • IGP Helper & Competitor

Darren’s experience as an IGP helper and competitor gives him a deep understanding of how equipment needs to feel, fit, and perform under pressure. From sleeves to bite pillows to everyday training tools, he focuses on products that are balanced, durable, and truly functional.

Hayley Alick

Co-Founder • Certified Trainer • AKC Obedience Competitor • IGP Competitor

Hayley is also the owner of Unleashed, a premier dog boarding and training facility known for producing confident, well-trained dogs and providing exceptional care. She ensures Ruffdog USA gear is competition-ready and practical for trainers and handlers alike.

Family, Dogs & “Organized Chaos”

Between operating two thriving businesses, traveling for trials, and building future champions, Hayley and Darren are also raising three amazing kids and what can only be described as a ten-pack of dogs (give or take a few paws).

It’s organized chaos — and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

When they’re not packing orders or testing new equipment, you’ll find them tracking at sunrise, dialing in precision obedience, working protection, and supporting the dog-sport community nationwide.

Built by Trainers, Trusted by Professionals

Every Ruffdog USA product is shaped by hands-on training, trial experience, and real feedback from the field. The Alicks are committed to education, competition, and continuous improvement — and that shows in the gear they stand behind.

Their brand is trusted by professionals and built for performance, supplying purpose-driven equipment that survives real training, real dogs, and real expectations.

Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Raddog

Ruffdog USA is proud to be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the infamous Raddog brand from the Czech Republic — internationally respected for innovation, durability, and competition-ready design.

Through this partnership, Hayley and Darren bring elite dog-sport equipment directly to American handlers, making it easier than ever to train, trial, and compete with gear that keeps up with serious work.

Ruffdog USA exists to support the trainers, handlers, and dog lovers who expect their equipment to work as hard as they do.