The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

February-March Drop In Sessions

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)
Junior7.0055.00
Youth9.0065.00
Adult 10.0090.00
Senior7.0055.00

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
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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