The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Friday, December 30, 2011

January-February Drop in's & Events

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

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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
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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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!!!

Posted by Unknown at Friday, December 30, 2011