The Ruff Life

February-March Drop In Sessions

2012-02-08T01:50:00.003-08:00

Drop In Session's: These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -20 degree's class will be cancelled. If you are not sure, please check back on a regular basis. It WILL be posted on this blog if it is cancelled.

**Due to our ever changing weather conditions, it is important that you come prepared to the classes- for your selves and your dogs. Please make sure you are dressed warm, in layers, and that your dog has sweaters/jackets on if necessary. Snow pants, layers, winter gloves and waterproof shoes are suggested. **

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DOGSAFE^® Canine First Aid- FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, February.11th 9am-5pm

Place: Location only disclosed to clients that sign up for the course
Price: $130
More Info: http://www.dogsafe.ca/index.html

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!

If you are interested in doing a Canine First Aid course, please contact Monique. (monique@therufflife.ca)

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, February.15th at 6:30pm

Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM

Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

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Sovereign

Lake

NORDIC CENTRE

Cross Country Skiing at its best!

SNOW SHOE AT SOVEREIGN LAKE FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, February. 18th at Noon

Bring: Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), long leads, lunch or $~ if you would like to eat or have coffee, dress warm!

Price:

Snowshoe Pass Rates

	Day Pass (Includes HST)	Season Pass (Plus HST)
Junior	7.00	55.00
Youth	9.00	65.00
Adult	10.00	90.00
Senior	7.00	55.00

Rental Rates

We have a full size range of modern Tubbs Snowshoes available for rent.

Full Day: $17.50 Adult, $12.00 Jr/Youth/Sr (Including HST)
2 Hour: $ 13.00 Adult, $10.00 Jr/Youth/Sr (Including HST)

Working on: This is a fun event!

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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 23rd at 11am

Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, Long Leads

Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES with Wild Horseman Sleigh Rides~ SilverStar

(Limited Space Available~ Please email Monique to hold a spot- monique@therufflife.ca)

~CARPOOL MAY BE AVAILABLE~ FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, February.25th at 3pm

Place: Silver Star Mountain Resort

Meeting Place: In front of the Ticket Office

MAP of Village: http://www.powderhounds.com/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/TrailMaps/Silver_Star_Village_Map.pdf

Bring: Treats

(PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)

, Regular Leash, Layered Warm & Waterproof clothing, Jackets for dogs (optional), Winter Boots, $ for food/coffee & price of admission.

Price:

Adult: $25

Child (2-13): $15

Dog: $15

Working on: We will have a "drop in session setting" and then carry on to the horses. Dogs will need to learn to behave around the horses and stay calm in a moving sleigh. We will also tour around the village before the tour begins, this will allow us to get our dogs in a calm state for the Sleigh Ride.

More Info:

This spectacular 45 minute tour meanders the back trails to the Wild Horseman's Cabin where you will enjoy delicious mug of hot chocolate.

We have 3 more people spots & 2 dog spots left for the Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride on Saturday.... Here are the people I have on my list that are going (I have also emailed you all) Please let me know if I missed you:

Chelsea + Conan & Bella
Steffie + Kane
Megan + ?Carl?
Irene + Avie
Linda + Bruno
Brad + Madison
Geoff & Samantha + Cooper & Levi
Alana +Emma

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BX DROP IN SESSION

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 26th at 4pm

Place: Bx Dog Park

Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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ADVANCED TRAINING SESSION~ (Prerequisite is that you have been to at least 2 of the Bx Drop In Session's in the past)

Time & Date: Tuesday, February. 28th at 6:30pm

Place: Back of the Westbild Center (The Old Multiplex~ Behind the Big Safeway)
Bring: Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), Long Leads and a favourite toy
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, informal and formal commands, come command, tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour--- We are open to suggestions, let us know what you would like to learn--

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BX DROP IN SESSION

Time & Date: Friday, March.2nd at Noon

Place: Bx Dog Park

Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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LOVE-A-BULL WALK

A fun walk to get to know like minded bully people, Hugabull, Fosters, Potential Adopters and volunteers in the Vernon Area! This walk is a great way to socialize our bully buddies in a controlled, safe environment.

Time & Date: Saturday, March. 3rd at 11am

Place: We will be meeting at the Jade and Juniper Parking Lot

More information: Please check out the Love-A-Bull Facebook page for more information, Ground Rules...etc. https://www.facebook.com/LoveABullWalk

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN

Time & Date: Wednesday. March. 7th at 6:30pm
Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

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January-February Drop in's & Events

2011-12-30T17:11:00.000-08:00

Drop In Session's: These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN- FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Wednesday, January. 4th at 6:30pm

Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Saturday, January.7th at 1pm

Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED!!
Time & Date: Monday, January.9th at Noon

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ADVANCED TRAINING SESSION~ (Prerequisite is that you have been to at least 2 of the Bx Drop In Session's in the past)FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Thursday, January.12th at 6pm

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FUN SNOWSHOEING-HIKE with the dogs FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Saturday, January.14th at 11am

Place: Predator Ridge Fitness Center~ Follow the signs

Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Layered Warm & Waterproof clothing, Jackets for dogs (optional), Snowshoes or Hiking Boots. (More Info Below)

Price: FREE (You might want to bring money for coffee/hot chocolate/food)

Working on: This is a fun event- VERY little training will happen.

Snowshoe Rentals:

Predator Ridge Fitness Center: Rents out Snowshoes for $10/ 4hrs $15/ Full Day (Please Book ahead to avoid disappointment) 250-542-3436 ex. 7

Stussi Sport: Rents out Snowshoes for $10/ Half Day $15/ Full Day (Please Book ahead) 250-542-4141 (Silverstar Rd)

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Tuesday, January. 17th at 6:30pm
Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE-FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Saturday, January.21st at 1pm

Place: Kal Park- Jade & Juniper Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)

Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, dogs favourite toy, Jackets for dogs (optional), Dress in Layers.

Price: FREE

Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.

Additional Notes: I believe parking is free this time of year- and the dogs are allowed in the entire park during the off season.

MAP: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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BX DROP IN SESSION

Time & Date: Sunday, January.22nd at 9:30am- CANCELLED!!! (As of 6:30pm-Saturday, January.21st~ Sorry I'm sick :-( )

Place: Bx Dog Park

Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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FUN TRACKING!!!! FINISHED!!

All dogs can do this! It is great fun! The dog will either learn how to ground or air scent to find their owners. Please be prepared to have a amazing time. You can eventually teach your dog to find your keys, toys, food, other people...etc. (This is a fun tracking class, it is not Schutzhund Style Tracking)

Time & Date: Saturday, January.28th at Noon
Place: Our Place......DIRECTIONS:
Our address is 7724 Howe Dr, Coldstream. We are the last house before Coldstream Cemetery. OR...if you drive East past Freisens Country Tyme on Kal lake Rd. You will take your next right onto Howe Drive. We are the house and the end of the road, right in line with the yellow gate.

Bring:
**YOU MUST BRING A REGULAR COLLAR or HARNESS!!!! or you will not be able to track.
** Long Leads
** Waterproof shoes
** Dog clothes...you will get dirty (You may need waterproof clothes depending on the day)
** Training collar
** Treats

Price: $10 per family. Cash only

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ADVANCED TRAINING SESSION~ (Prerequisite is that you have been to at least 2 of the Bx Drop In Session's in the past) FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Tuesday, January.31st at 6pm

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This will be a fun drop in session that is REALLY going to work in desensitizing and socializing your dog! To everything from Clowns to Decorated Floats!

When: Saturday, February.4th at 11:45am

Meeting Place: Infront of the Court House Steps

Price: FREE

Working on: Everything possible! Socializing and Desensitizing...which is great for both Dominant and Sensitive dogs. Distraction work...and to have fun! So please bring out your family!

This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!!

Album from Last Winter Carnival: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150095878101409.274364.279161771408&type=1

Drop in Session & Down Town Drop in.

2011-12-08T17:57:00.000-08:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is snowing hard, high winds or thunder and lightening, or bad road conditions...there will be no class. For this reason, please check back on a regular basis, to make sure a class was not postponed due to weather.

NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN

Time & Date: Tuesday, December.13th at 7pm
Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , and problem behaviour.

Time & Date: Saturday, December.17th at Noon
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour.

A video EVERYONE should watch!

2011-12-08T16:42:00.000-08:00

♥ An amazing video about Pitbulls, and their struggle. This video will bring a tear to your eye, because the truth is so sad... and not enough people know the truth. Please watch this video... and share it if it moves you. ♥

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0rKSnzWeq8

Here is the link to their Facebook page, they are located in the lower mainland... BC

https://www.facebook.com/hugabull

Christmas Gift Certificates *

2011-12-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

Don't forget The Ruff Life does GIFT CERTIFICATES!

Do you know someone who is in desperate need of getting their dog into training?

Get them the gift of sanity :-)

New Group Session

2011-12-02T21:15:00.000-08:00

Does your dog fit this profile? Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving! A well behaved dog for Christmas :-)

The Ruff Life has a fast paced group starting Tuesday, December.6th at 6pm.

Please contact Monique for more details. monique@therufflife.ca

Fun Tracking Class & Drop In Session

2011-11-30T14:16:00.000-08:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is snowing hard, high winds, bad roads, really cold or thunder and lightening...there will be no class. For this reason, please check back on a regular basis, to make sure a class was not postponed due to weather.It WILL be posted on this blog if it is cancelled.

Time & Date: Saturday, December. 3rd at 11am
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

FUN TRACKING!!!!

All dogs can do this! It is great fun! The dog will either learn how to ground or air scent to find their owners. Please be prepared to have a amazing time. You can eventually teach your dog to find your keys, toys, food, other people...etc. (This is a fun tracking class, it is not Schutzhund Style Tracking)

Time & Date: Sunday, December. 4th at 2pm
Place: Our Place......DIRECTIONS:
Our address is 7724 Howe Dr, Coldstream. We are the last house before Coldstream Cemetery. OR...if you drive East past Freisens Country Tyme on Kal lake Rd. You will take your next right onto Howe Drive. We are the house and the end of the road, right in line with the yellow gate.

Bring:
**YOU MUST BRING A REGULAR COLLAR or HARNESS!!!! or you will not be able to track.
** Long Leads
** Waterproof shoes
** Dog clothes...you will get dirty (You may need waterproof clothes depending on the day)
** Training collar
** Treats

Price: $10 per family. Cash only please.

Must haves in your home.

2011-11-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

Here are just a couple of the "must haves" in your home when you own a furry pooch.(this information should not be taken over your Veterinarian's advice--any many drugs that work on humans- are poisonous to your dog! Please dont use Advil on your dog!)

**Hydrogen Peroxide**
This can be used to make dogs vomit. This is very helpful if your dog gets into things they are not supposed to. (such as Chocolate, butter, poison...etc.) DO NOT USE THIS IF YOUR DOG HAD EATEN SOMETHING SHARP. IF IT IS POISON PLEASE CALL YOUR VET FIRST!
Take your dog out side and give them 1/2 a cap full to start. This will make your dog vomit within a few minutes. If it does not work, use a bit more.

IF YOUR DOG SWALLOWS POISON PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VET FIRST!

**REACTINE**
This is used for bug bites (Wasps, Spiders..etc.) Make sure you have some on hand for emergencies! If your dogs face swells, or is having a hard time breathing. This can save your dogs life! Your vet will tell you how much to use when you call in to check. Usually you start with 1/2 a tab, and if it doesn't work.... give another 1/2 a tab.

**Pepto Bismo**
Large dog 80-100 lbs 1-2 tablespoons
Med dog 40- 70 lbs 2 teaspoons
small dog 20-40 lbs 1 teaspoon
Smaller than 20 Lbs 1/4-1/2 teaspoon

This is for temporary use, please do not use for long time use. This will help dog's tummies feel better- it is one of the few things that works the same for humans as it does dogs.

**Styptic Pen **

You can pick this up at your local drug store. It is in the shaving section. It costs about $2.99. It can be used for superficial wounds. Just wet the tip of the pen, and touch it to the wound-or roll it on the wound. It will make the bleeding stop. This is very useful for bleeding quicks and ears...as both bleed alot.

**Low Dose Aspirin**

This is the ONLY pain killer that works the same with dogs as it does humans! DO NOT use ADVIL, TYLENOL...etc.

When the dog is in pain use 1/2 a tablet for small dogs and 1 tablet for large dogs.

**Canned Pumpkin**

This can be found in your local grocery store. Only buy the pumpkin that is non-spiced. This works for dogs that have both the runs and constipation. Not sure how this miracle food does both...but ive seen it. Please do not use for long time use. This is just for temporary use. Feed your dog pumpkin instead of their regular food for a meal time- it gives the dogs digestive track a break.

**Second Skin Spray**

This product WILL sting! I use it once in a blue moon on my dogs pads. Can be helpful for when they rip the bottoms off. HOWEVER!!!!! You DO NOT want to put anything on your dogs pads that will soften them. They NEED to callus, to be stronger.

Dont use polysporn- this will make the pads soft!

**Crazy Glue**

This can be used to seal up superficial wounds. If the cut is not large enough for stitches. Make sure the cut has been cleaned out with antiseptic, and free of hair. You may need to cut the hair away from the area. This is great for ears and pad's as they bleed ALOT!

THIS PRODUCT WILL STING.

**Cottage Cheese**

Cottage Cheese is the highest source of protein both a human and dog can consume. Adding a bit of cottage cheese to your dogs food may help them put on weight.

**Flax seed or Omega 3-6-9 Oil**

Can be added to your dogs food or as a treat. This will help make your dogs coat smooth and shiny. I use it when my dogs noses get crusty and coats look dull. You can pick this up at your local health food store.

Small dogs-start at a tsp every 2-3 days- You can work them up to using it everyday.

Medium to Large- start at 1-2 tbsp every 2-3 days-You can work them up to using it everyday.

**Polysporn Eye Drops**

This works great when your dog has that gunk in their eyes. I put 2 drops 2-3 times a day. Usually it clears completly up in a day or two.

**Tripe**

Smells nasty- but it's a delicatsy for dogs! You can buy it in the can from any of your local pet stores. It's one of the highest sources for Vitamins and Minerals. I use it when my dogs get sick or for a treat. Some people say it's to rich when they are sick- but I have seen it cure tons of under the weather dogs- I swear by it!

Keep Checking Back- There will be more to come!

No Drop In Sessions......

2011-11-16T22:39:00.000-08:00

There will be no drop in sessions until around December.1st. I will be trying to take 2 weeks off of training, but we will see how that goes :-).

Daycare and Boarding will stay open until November.30th, 2011.

You will be able to reach me by email, but not by phone during this time.

Please check back, as there may be dates posted in advance.

Have a wonderful couple weeks everyone. Cant wait to see you all when I get back :)

Closed for Remembrance Day

2011-11-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

We will be closed Remembrance Day for Daycare & Boarding Pick up and Drop off. Have a wonderful long weekend. Daycare will resume as normal on Monday.

Drop In Sessions.

2011-11-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Sunday, November.6th at 4:30pm TIME HAS CHANGED FOR THIS DROP IN SESSION!!!! BECAUSE OF TIME CHANGE! CLASS IS AT 2:30PM!!!
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Time & Date: Sunday,November.13th at 3pm TIME HAS CHANGED FOR THIS DROP IN SESSION!!!! BECAUSE OF TIME CHANGE! CLASS IS AT 2:30PM!!!
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

PLEASE CHECK BACK ON A REGULAR BASIS, I HAVE BEEN SICK AND I MAY HAVE TO CANCEL A CLASS. CHECK AT LEAST 4 HOURS PRIOR TO TRAINING.
There may also be groups added, so keep checking back.

Next Group Available.

2011-10-24T17:52:00.000-07:00

The next group we have available is a fast paced group, it runs twice a week for 2.5 weeks:

**Tuesday, November. 1st at 6pm-7:30pm**

**Thursday, November. 3rd at 6pm-7:30pm**

**Tuesday, November. 8th at 6pm-7:30pm**

**Thursday, November. 10th at 6pm-7:30pm**

**Tuesday, November. 15th at 6pm-7:30pm**

There will not be another group available until after December.1st, 2011

Daycare and Boarding will be closing down as of December.1st, 2011

2011-10-22T16:43:00.000-07:00

Due to some recent health issues-

The Ruff Life's Daycare & Boarding will be closing

December.1st, 2011.

Training will still be available, and will be our main focus.

There will be no Christmas Boarding. I apologize from the bottom of my heart. ♥

If you have questions, please email or talk to us during pick up or drop off times.

Drop in sessions.

2011-10-14T23:21:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is raining hard, high winds or thunder and lightening...there will be no class. For this reason, please check back on a regular basis, to make sure a class was not postponed due to weather.

Time & Date: Tuesday, October.18th at 2pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 23rd at 4:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN Time & Date: Wednesday, October. 26th at 7:30pm
Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , working with pager collars and problem behaviour

PLEASE CHECK BACK ON A REGULAR BASIS, I HAVE BEEN SICK AND I MAY HAVE TO CANCEL A CLASS. CHECK AT LEAST 4 HOURS PRIOR TO TRAINING.
There may also be groups added, so keep checking back.

Drop In Session

2011-10-12T14:21:00.000-07:00

There will not be any drop in sessions this week. I have been pretty sick, and am fighting off a sinus and lung infection. Keep practicing everything that you have learned... Make sure you use every experience as a learning, teaching and fun one!

See you all next week!

M

Drop in Session & Down Town Drop in.

2011-10-01T14:44:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 2nd at 2:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP INTime & Date: Wednesday, October. 5th at 7:30pm
Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from Earls)
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc , working with pager collars and problem behaviour

PLEASE CHECK BACK ON A REGULAR BASIS, I HAVE BEEN SICK AND I MAY HAVE TO CANCEL A CLASS. CHECK AT LEAST 4 HOURS PRIOR TO TRAINING.

New drop in session

2011-09-26T15:52:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Tuesday , September. 27th at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behavior

Drop in Sessions.

2011-09-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Thursday, September. 15th at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Time & Date: Wednesday, September.21 at 11am
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Please check back, as there may be more drop in sessions posted.

Daycare & Boarding Special

2011-09-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

DAYCARE

One Dog Family:

Buy a 10 time pass for only $150! and receive one day FREE

(that is a $26 discount!-- Works out to $13.64/day)

One Month Unlimited Access (Monday-Friday): $250 (for 30 days from purchase)

Two Dog Family

Buy a 10 time pass for only $235! and receive one day FREE

(that is a $40 discount!-- Works out to $21.36/day)

One Month Unlimited Access(Monday-Friday) : $375 (for 30 days from purchase)

BOARDING

One Dog Family:

Buy a 10 time pass for only $230!, and receive one day FREE

(that is a $45 discount!)

Two Dog Family:

Buy a 10 time pass for only $370!, and receive one day FREE

(that is a $70 discount!)

~ ~Special only valid until - Wednesday, September. 21st (End of Day)~ ~

~Credit Card is not available for this special. Please add HST to all Cheques~

~ ~NO EXCEPTIONS ~ ~

Drop in Sessions & PAWS FOR CAUSE!

2011-09-08T21:23:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Sunday, September.11th at 10am--- PAWS FOR CAUSE!!!! At Bx Dog Park
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring:
Price: FREE
Working on: This is a fun event to support our local SPCA. There will be lots of Demo's etc. Hope to see you all out! This is NOT a training session.

Time & Date: Sunday, September.11th at 4:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Time & Date: Thursday, September.15th at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Do you REALLY know your dog????

2011-08-24T10:06:00.000-07:00

Here are some great video's for you to watch, not the greatest quality...but you get it :)

Must haves in your home!

2011-08-24T09:58:00.000-07:00

Here are just a couple of the "must haves" in your home when you own a furry pooch.(this information should not be taken over your Veterinarian'sadvice--any many drugs that work on humans- are poisonous to your dog! Please dont use Advil on your dog!)

**Hydrogen Peroxide**
This can be used to make dogs vomit. This is very helpful if your dog gets into things they are not supposed to. (such as Chocolate, butter, poison...etc.) DO NOT USE THIS IF YOUR DOG HAD EATEN SOMETHING SHARP. IF IT IS POISON PLEASE CALL YOUR VET FIRST!
Take your dog out side and give them 1/2 a cap full to start. This will make your dog vomit within a few minutes. If it does not work, use a bit more.

**Pepto Bismo**
Large dog 80-100 lbs 1-2 tablespoons
Med dog 40- 70 lbs 2 teaspoons
small dog 20-40 lbs 1 teaspoon
Smaller than 20 Lbs 1/4-1/2 teaspoon

This is for temporary use, please do not use for long time use. This will help dog's tummies feel better- it is one of the few things that works the same for humans as it does dogs.

**Styptic Pen **

**Low Dose Aspirin**

This is the ONLY pain killer that works the same with dogs as it does humans! DO NOT use ADVIL, TYLENOL...etc.

When the dog is in pain use 1/2 a tablet for small dogs and 1 tablet for large dogs.

**Canned Pumpkin**

**Second Skin Spray**

Dont use polysporn- this will make the pads soft!

**Crazy Glue**

THIS PRODUCT WILL STING.

**Cottage Cheese**

Cottage Cheese is the highest source of protein both a human and dog can consume. Adding a bit of cottage cheese to your dogs food may help them put on weight.

**Flax seed or Omega 3-6-9 Oil**

Small dogs-start at a tsp every 2-3 days- You can work them up to using it everyday.

Medium to Large- start at 1-2 tbsp every 2-3 days-You can work them up to using it everyday.

**Polysporn Eye Drops**

This works great when your dog has that gunk in their eyes. I put 2 drops 2-3 times a day. Usually it clears completly up in a day or two.

**Tripe**

Keep Checking Back- There will be more to come!

Drop In Sessions.

2011-08-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Sunday, August.28th at 1:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behavior

Time & Date: Thursday, September.1st at 6pm- CANCELLED!!! This class is behind a week!
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Time & Date: Thursday, September.8th at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Drop In Sessions & FUN Beach Drop In

2011-08-12T17:35:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Sunday, August.14th at 11:30am
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behavior

Time & Date: Sunday, August.14th at 1:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behavior

FUN DROP IN SESSION

Time & Date: Tuesday, August.16th at 6:30pm-7:30pm (or 8pm)
Place: KIN BEACH AREA- right down from Kin beach--there has been some houses taken out~ for beach access. Please either look for my vehicle (Black, Kia Sportage) OR The Ruff Life Sandwich Board (You wont miss it)
Bring: Towels, sunscreen, training collars (if necessary)
Price: FREE
Working on: FUN DROP IN SESSION & SWIMMING

Time & Date: Sunday, August.21st at 1:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behavior

No Drop In Session's this week

2011-08-04T08:39:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I am taking a little holiday. So there will be no drop in sessions for the week. Have a wonderful week, and enjoy the sunshine!

Drop In Session

2011-08-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

DROP IN SESSIONS: EXISTING GROUP SESSIONS -These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete there 4 & 5 sessions.

Time & Date: Wednesday, August.3rd at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behavior

2 Day Summer Sizzling Special

2011-07-24T10:06:00.000-07:00

DAYCARE

One Dog Family:

Buy a 10 time pass for only $150! and receive one day FREE

(that is a $26 discount!-- Works out to $13.64/day)

One Month Unlimited Access (Monday-Friday): $250 (for 30 days from purchase)

Two Dog Family

Buy a 10 time pass for only $235! and receive one day FREE

(that is a $40 discount!-- Works out to $21.36/day)

One Month Unlimited Access(Monday-Friday) : $375 (for 30 days from purchase)

BOARDING

One Dog Family:

Buy a 10 time pass for only $230!, and receive one day FREE

(that is a $45 discount!)

Two Dog Family:

Buy a 10 time pass for only $370!, and receive one day FREE

(that is a $70 discount!)

~ ~Special only valid until - 7pm TUESDAY, July.26th~ ~

~ ~NO EXCEPTIONS ~ ~

Dog's For Adoption

2011-07-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

Please have a look at our "Ruff Life PAWS" blog. We have several dogs up for adoption right now!

http://therufflifeadoption.blogspot.com/