The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Thursday, September 19, 2013

End of September Drop-In's


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 FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, September. 22nd 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 ~

To view photos from this class please click on this link(even if you dont have Facebook you will still be able to view these photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151675612451409.1073741892.279161771408&type=3
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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE- CANCELLED DUE TO INCIDENT AT KAL PARK
Time & Date: Tuesday, September. 24th at 6pm
Place: Kal Park- Cousins Bay Parking Lot
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners/dogs, 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: We will be hiking around the dog friendly areas of Kal Park. Park rule is that all dogs must be on a leash. We will doing the wall at Kal Park.

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

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FUN TRACKING FINISHED
You MUST pre-register

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: Sunday, September. 29th at Noon
Place: To be announced to participants only
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)


To view photos from this class please click on this link(even if you dont have Facebook you will still be able to view these photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151688043826409.1073741893.279161771408&type=3
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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, September. 29th 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
IF YOU HAVE A FLASH LIGHT OR HEAD LAMP- PLEASE BRING IT!
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

To view photos from this class please click on this link(even if you dont have Facebook you will still be able to view these photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151688467626409.1073741894.279161771408&type=1
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