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: Wednesday, December.12th 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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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN   FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, December. 13th 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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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE  FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, December.15th at Noon

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.

MAP: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Wednesday, December. 19th 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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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, December. 22nd at 1pm

Place: Meeting at The Ruff Life: 7724 Howe Drive, Coldstream, V1B-3C3

Bring: High Value Treats (No Kibble), Long Leads, You MUST bring either a harness or a regular flat collar or your dog will NOT be able to track, Training collars if necessary

Price: $10.00 per family- Cash only. (Only one dog per person please)

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