THE RUFF LIFE IS CLOSED FOR THE LONG WEEKEND!

The Ruff Life will be closed until Tuesday, July.2nd! But we will be randomly checking our emails & facebook page! We hope everyone has a Fun and Safe Long Weekend! Cheers!

JULY 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 pouring rain, or high winds, 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 wearing water proof clothing if necessary. **

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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DOWNTOWN DROP IN  

Time & Date: Sunday, July.7th at 6pm

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 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 

Time & Date: Wednesday, July.10th at 6pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), water for you & bug spray.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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HISTORIC O'KEEF RANCH

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER (Email monique@therufflife.ca)

Time & Date: Sunday, July. 14th at Noon

Place: O'Keef Ranch: 9380 Highway 97 North  Vernon, BC V1H 1W9

Bring: High Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), REGULAR LEASHES (NO RETRACTABLES), Training collars if necessary

Price: $8.00 + tax per person ($8.40 is the total)

More Information: We will be taking the dogs on a tour around the Ranch. It will be self guided and we can take turns going into the buildings to check things out if you would like to see what is inside. Sorry- No dogs are allowed in the buildings.

We will also be taking the dogs up to meet the farm animals.

O'Keef Ranch Rules: Dogs are welcome on our farm as long as they are well behaved, on a leash, and with an adult (one dog per person). You are welcome to take them up the animals or in any of the outdoor areas of our farm. Please do not bring them in any buildings. 

Photos from last years class: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150987654176409.413560.279161771408&type=3

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Sunday, July. 14th at 6pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), water for you & bug spray.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

NEW GROUP CLASSES

Do you want a well behaved pooch??? Maybe you want your dog to come back when you call?? Or not pull on a leash?? OR?!?!

NEW GROUP CLASSES!

THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES (VERNON)

Thursday, July. 4th from 6pm-7:30pm

Thursday, June. 11th from 6pm-7:30pm

Thursday, July. 18th from 6pm-7:30pm

Thursday, July. 25th from 6pm-7:30pm

Thursday, August. 1st from 6pm-7:30pm

SUNDAY EVENING CLASSES (VERNON)

Sunday, July. 14th from 6pm-7:30pm

Sunday, June. 21st from 6pm-7:30pm

Sunday, July. 28th from 6pm-7:30pm

SKIP A WEEK~ AUGUST LONG WEEKEND

Sunday, August. 11th from 6pm-7:30pm

Sunday, August. 18th from 6pm-7:30pm

June 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 pouring rain, or high winds, 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 wearing water proof clothing if necessary. **

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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FUNKY PICTURES DROP-IN SESSION - FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, June. 5th at 6:30pm

Place: Meeting at the parking lot on the right side of the Movie Theatre (Galaxy Cinemas)

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, and Smiles.

Price: $10 per family.

Working on: This is a picture drop in. We will be doing no obedience or group activities. Families are MORE then welcome to come out, or you can just have your dog in the picture! You will receive edited copies of the photos in high quality via internet. (disks are available upon request)

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DOWNTOWN DROP IN   FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday. June. 13th at 6pm

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 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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SUNSHINE FESTIVAL- FINISHED

This is an annual event that is put on by the Downtown Vernon Association. There is great entertainment, shopping, food, demos....etc. AND a great place to take your dog to socialize and desensitize them to people, situations, loud noises, crowds...etc. 

Time & Date: Saturday, June.15th at Noon (Sunshine Festival is on from 9am-5pm)

Meeting Place: Nolan Drugs (On Main Street located just down from The Phoenix Steak House)

Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, $ for food???

Price: FREE 

Working on: This is more of a fun class- We will be working on socializing, desensitizing and confidence building. This is a FAMILY EVENT!

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A HIKE WITH THE RUFF LIFE & TRAIL WAGGERS- POSTPONED

Time & Date: Sunday, June.23rd- MEETING at 11am- till approx. 2pm

Meeting Place: 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, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, LUNCH/SNACK & WATER, Cameras...

Price: FREE   
Other Information: We will be joining Trail Waggers for a hike up King Eddy Area. We will be meeting at The Ruff Life first- and then we can car pool and follow each other to the hiking spot. Roads going up to the hiking spot are dirt roads with some ruts- This will be a harder hike, you are more then welcome to bring your own vehicle in case if you want to turn around and come back down the mountain. We will be stopping for snack/lunch- it is REALLY important that you bring a food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!

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BX DROP IN SESSION -FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, June. 20th at 6pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), water for you & bug spray.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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A HIKE WITH THE RUFF LIFE & TRAIL WAGGERS

Time & Date: Sunday, June.23rd- MEETING at 11am- till approx. 2pm

Meeting Place: BUTCHER BOYS, SILVERSTAR ROAD
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, LUNCH/SNACK & WATER, Cameras...

Price: FREE   
Other Information: We will be joining Trail Waggers for a hike up King Eddy Area. We will be meeting at The Ruff Life first- and then we can car pool and follow each other to the hiking spot. Roads going up to the hiking spot are dirt roads with some ruts- This will be a harder hike, you are more then welcome to bring your own vehicle in case if you want to turn around and come back down the mountain. We will be stopping for snack/lunch- it is REALLY important that you bring a food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!

NEW GROUP CLASSES

Do you want a well behaved pooch??? Maybe you want your dog to come back when you call?? Or not pull on a leash?? OR?!?!

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT IN EACH GROUP

NEW CLASSES! SUNDAY'S AND TUESDAYS EVENINGS!



SUNDAY EVENING CLASSES (VERNON)

Sunday, June. 9th from 6-7:30pm
Sunday, June. 16th from 6-7:30pm
Sunday, June. 23rd from 6-7:30pm
SKIP A WEEK~ CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND
Sunday, July. 7th from 6-7:30pm
Sunday, July. 14th from 6-7:30pm

TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (BARK N' FLY~ KELOWNA)

Tuesday, June. 11th from 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday, June. 18th from 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday, June. 25th from 6:30pm-8pm
SKIP A WEEK~ CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND
Tuesday, July. 9th from 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday, June. 16th from 6:30pm-8pm