The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Monday, March 12, 2012

March & April Drop In Sessions

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is raining hard, high winds or thunder and lightening 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. Please also check on this blog on a regular basis to make sure that no changes have been made to times or locations of the class you are wanting to attend.


**Waterproof shoes are suggested**


MOST DROP IN SESSIONS & EVENTS WILL HAVE PICTURES TAKEN AT THEM- To see these pictures please check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/therufflife


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St. Patricks Day Pictures FUNDRAISER

THIS HAS BEEN OPENED UP TO THE PUBLIC! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Time & Date: Saturday, March.17th from 11am-3pmFINISHED
Place: At our house- 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. 
Price: BY DONATION- 
Minimum $10- ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO THE BX DOG PARK LIGHTING FUND
More Info: Dogs will be dressed up in St. Patties Day bling! We have props for the dogs- but if you have something that fits your dog- Please bring it. You will receive your pictures either by disk or email (High Quality)- you will have the rights to print your pictures or use them for personal purposes. Editing is included.

PICTURES OF FUNDRAISER: Click Here


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HORSE DROP IN SESSION (and dogs of course) FINISHED
Time & Date: Saturday, March.17th at 3pm
Place: At our house (7724 Howe Drive-- Coldstream)
Bring: Treats 
(PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), long leads are a MUST, and Training collars if necessary.
Price: FREE   
Working on:
 Distractions, Socializing and desensitizing to horses, people, sounds...etc , Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

PICTURES FROM DROP IN: Click Here

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE- FINISHED
Time & Date: Sunday, March.18th at 11am
Place: Kal Park- Jade & Juniper Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, dogs favourite toy (optional)
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 FINISHED
Time & Date: Wednesday, March. 21st at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour
PICTURES FROM DROP IN: Click Here

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BX DROP IN SESSION  FINISHED
Time & Date: Sunday, March.25th at NOON
Place: Bx Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary
Price: FREE   
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour

PICTURES FROM DROP IN: Click Here

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN  FINISHED
Time & Date: Friday, March.30th at 7pm
Place: Preforming Arts Theater (Beside the Recreation Complex)  
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.
PICTURES FROM DROP IN: Click Here

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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED
Time & Date: Thursday, April. 5th at 6pm

Place: Bx Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary

Price: FREE 
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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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: Saturday, April.7th 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 


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TRICK CLASS
Time & Date: Sunday, April.8th 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: 
**Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)
**Your dogs favourite toy (or two)
**Short & Long Leash
**Training collar if necessary
**** Dog clothes...you will get dirty (You may need waterproof clothes depending on the day)****
Price: FREE   
Working on: an assortment of tricks.

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BX DROP IN SESSION 
Time & Date: Sunday, April. 8th at 6pm
Place: Bx Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary
Price: FREE   
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour


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