Fearful Dog in Training, Use of Remote Training Collar and...

Dogtra Training Collars

The Ruff Life is very happy to announce, we are now offering training with Dogtra Training Collars. These collars are an amazing new approch to training. They can be used on all dogs, which range from the fearful sensitive dog, the stable confident dog, the head strong tough dog, to aggressive dogs.

Dogtra e-collar is a safe, reliable, and effective training tool. With it, you can make perfectly timed corrections even at great distances. In addition, the adjustable intensity feature permits you to match the stimulation of the training collar to your dog's temperament and the distraction level of the moment for maximum training efficiency. However, correcting unwanted behavior is only a fraction of what you can do with your e-collar.

You will find this method of e-collar training is even gentler than many traditional leash-training methods. Additionally, the e-collar improves communication by providing instant feedback to your dog during training. This reduces confusion, fosters a positive training attitude, and accelerates learning, rapidly producing off-leash reliability.

The collar uses 3 different types of stimulation: non-stimulating pager (vibrates), 'Nick' (Flexes the muscle), 'Constant' (Shock feature which can be set from 0-100)


Here is a great video from Robin MacFarlane, working with a fearful dog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl-6T1fk3Os

New Group Sessions Starting

The dates for our new groups starting are:

**Saturday, July.24th at 6pm
**Wednesday, July.28th at 9am
**Thursday, July.29th at 6pm
**Friday, July.30th at 7pm

Please email or phone for more details.
monique@therufflife.ca
250-550-0390

Drop In Sessions

These sessions are for clients only! (that means ANY of you who have ever gone through training with The Ruff Life) However, you are more then welcome to come and watch.


Sessions are dependent on weather. If it is pouring rain outside the session will be cancelled. If you are not sure you can call or show up.:)


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, July.27th at noon-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 and problem behavior.

Time & Date: Friday , July.14th at 2-3:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks and problem behavior.

Time & Date: Thursday, July.29th at 3-4:30pm
Place: BX Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks and problem behavior

FUN DROP IN SESSION
Time & Date: Friday, July. 30th at 4-5:30pm
Place: KIN BEACH (Far LEFT side of the beach)
Bring: Treats, long leads and toys.
Price: FREE
Working on: Just having a great time. Teaching dogs to swim, socilize nicely and have a great time!

FUN DROP IN SESSION
Time & Date: Sunday, August at 10-11:30am
Place: KIN BEACH (Far LEFT side of the beach)
Bring: Treats, long leads and toys.
Price: FREE
Working on: Just having a great time. Teaching dogs to swim, socilize nicely and have a great time!

Dogs and Heat Stroke

What you can do to help-
•Never ever leave your dog (or cat) in a car on a warm or hot day. Even with the windows open, the inside of a car can become like an oven

•Make sure youe pet has access to plently of cool fresh drinking water

•Go for walks early in the mornings or late evenings when it is cooler. If you do take them out during the heat of the day then don't over do it- keep them on a lead.

•Keep them calm when it's hot- over exercise on a hot day will lead to heat stroke.

•Conservatories act like the inside of a car- not a good place to leave your pet on a hot day.

•A cool shower from a hose pipe would be appreciated.

•Give them ice cubes or ice chips to chew and lick

Signs of Heat Stroke-

•Panting excessively
•Anxious behaviour
•Very red gums, turning blue in extreme cases
•Salivating
•Very rapid heart rate
•In severe cases- collapse, convulsions, shock and death

What to do if your pet becomes too hot-
•Seek medical advice from your vet straight away- this can be a fatal condition.
•Cool the animal by immersing in a bath of tepid water or hosing with a hose pipe
•Use a fan on the dog to increase the air flow
•If conscious then give them ice cubes to chew and lick
•Allow them to drink as much water as they want- in small quantities at a time
•Cover with towels soaked in ice cold water
•Keep them out of the sun in a cool place
•Get them to your vet for a check up as soon as possible

Drop in sessions

These sessions are for clients only! (that means ANY of you who have ever gone through training with The Ruff Life) However, you are more then welcome to come and watch.


Sessions are dependent on weather. If it is pouring rain outside the session will be cancelled. If you are not sure you can call or show up.:)


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: Monday , July.12th at noon-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 and problem behavior.

Time & Date: Friday , July.14th at 2-3:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks and problem behavior.

Time & Date: Saturday, July.17th at noon-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 and problem behavior

FUN DROP IN SESSION
Time & Date: Saturday, July.17th at 3-4:30pm
Place: KIN BEACH (Far LEFT side of the beach)
Bring: Treats, long leads and toys.
Price: FREE
Working on: Just having a great time. Teaching dogs to swim, socilize nicely and have a great time!

How hot is it today?

Thanks to Sheri and Tracy for this email!

TRACKING IS CANCELLED

The tracking event we had set up for this Saturday at noon has been cancelled. There is not enough people signed up.

New Drop In Session

These sessions are for clients only! (that means ANY of you who have ever gone through training with The Ruff Life) However, you are more then welcome to come and watch.


Sessions are dependent on weather. If it is pouring rain outside the session will be cancelled. If you are not sure you can call or show up.:)


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: Monday , July.12th at noon-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 and problem behavior.

Another New Class Starting

Tuesday, July. 13th at 7pm

Testimonials

Happy with 'The Ruff Life's' Training?

We are looking to update our testimonials page, as it's been a little bit. If anyone would like to write one, we would love to put it up on our site. Please also send a family pic or doggy pic so we can put you up on the page.

Thanks so much!

Monique

NEW GROUPS STARTING

New Groups Starting!!!
Monday, July.5th at 6pm
Wednesday, July.7th at 1pm

Friday, July.9th at 2pm

Monday, July.12th at 4pm

Please contact for more information or to sign up.

Monique Lamoureux 250-550-0390

monique@therufflife.ca

CANADA DAY SPECIAL!

We would like to celebrate Canada Day weekend by offering our clients with a special.

BUY A 10X PASS FOR DAYSCHOOL/DAYCARE AND GET ONE DAY FREE.

One dog family: $160

Two dog family: $250

****This special ONLY runs till JULY.11th. There will be no exceptions! ****

DROP IN SESSIONS

These sessions are for clients only! (that means ANY of you who have ever gone through training with The Ruff Life) However, you are more then welcome to come and watch.


Sessions are dependent on weather. If it is pouring rain outside the session will be cancelled. If you are not sure you can call or show up.:)


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: Friday , July.9th at 5-6:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks and problem behavior.

Time & Date: Saturday, July.10th at 7-8:30pm
Place: BX Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks and problem behavior

Time & Date: Friday , July.14th at 2-3:30pm
Place: Bx Dog Park
Bring: Treats, long leads
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks and problem behavior.

Time & Date: Saturday, July.17th at noon-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 and problem behavior

FUN DROP IN SESSION
Time & Date: Saturday, July.17th at 3-4:30pm
Place: KIN BEACH (Far LEFT side of the beach)
Bring: Treats, long leads and toys.
Price: FREE
Working on: Just having a great time. Teaching dogs to swim, socilize nicely and have a great time!