The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Saturday, November 17, 2012

November & December 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 a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -25 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. **


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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BX DROP IN SESSION - FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, November. 20th at 2pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, Jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour



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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, November. 24th at 1pm
Place: Kal Park- Cosens Bay Parking Lot (Drive Down Coldstream Creek Rd, and turn left at the hair pin corner onto Cosens Bay Rd)
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, Bear Bells (if you own them), 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: We will be hiking on the Bear Valley and HighRim Trails- Pieces of the trail can be fairly steep so please wear appropriate footwear.

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN  FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, November. 25th at 6:00pm
Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - DO NOT PARK IN FRUIT UNION PLAZA OR YOU WILL BE TOWED
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE 
Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX DROP IN SESSION  FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, November. 27th at 2pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour



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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP DROP-IN  FINISHED

Time & Date: Friday, November.30th at 6pm
Meeting Place: Beside Nolan Drugs Pharmasave
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, Training collars & jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary... feel free to dress your dog up to ring in the Christmas Season.
Price: FREE
Working on: This is a family event. We will be socializing and desensitizing our dogs to the sights and sounds of Downtown Christmas Light Up. There will be tons of distractions including large crowds, bonfires, loud noises, and horses. We will be touring up and down main street checking out the festivities. 


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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Sunday, December. 2nd at 11am  FINISHED
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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                                         BX DROP IN SESSION - CANCELLED!!!

Time & Date: Wednesday, December. 5th at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization 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~
Time & Date: Saturday, December. 8th at Noon (Sleigh Ride at 1pm)
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: 
$20/per person
$10/ dog and/or child
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 tour meanders the back trails of Silver Star Mountain. You will enjoy delicious mug of hot chocolate and cookies (and dog treats for the pooches). THIS IS NOT THE "NORMAL" Tour... we are getting our own personal tour :)