The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Thursday, October 3, 2013

October Drop-In Sessions


These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their 4th or 5th 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 warm & 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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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED




Time & Date: Thursday, October.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. 
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

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ADVANCED TRAINING SESSION  FINISHED
**Prerequisite is that you have been to at least 4 of the BX Drop In Session's in the past

Time & Date: Wednesday, October. 16th at 7:00pm
Place: Back of the Kal Tire Place (The Old Multiplex/Wesbild~ Behind the Big Safeway) 
Bring: High Value Treats (NO KIBBLE!), Long Leads, a favourite toy, You MUST have a flat collar on your dog, or you will not be able to participate, training collar if necessary.
Price: FREE 
Working on: Distractions, Distance, informal and formal commands, come command, tricks, problem behaviour.

-- We are open to suggestions, let us know what you would like to learn--


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DOWNTOWN DROP IN FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, October.17th at 6pm
Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - 
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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A HIKE WITH THE RUFF LIFE  FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, October.19th at 3:30pm
Meeting Place: We will be hiking at the end of Hartnell Rd or you can meet me at the BX Elementary School at 3:15 and follow me up. Here is a link to map to approx. where we are going:
https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=hartnell+rd+vernon,+bc&ie=UTF-8&ei=Ui1gUvSlKuXEyQGIhYHgCw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, snack & WATER, Cameras...
Price: FREE 
Other Information: We will be hiking up Becker Lake Area. 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 a snack- it is REALLY important that you bring food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!

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TRICK & CONFIDENCE BOOSTING CLASS  CANCELLED/POSTPONED



You must book in ADVANCE! 
(we will need to know if you are join us by Oct. 15th)

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 20th at Noon (Class will be approx. 2 hours long)
Place: Information will be sent to people who have registered
Bring: You will receive information on what to bring once you register.
Price: $25
Working on: Tricks will include: Roll Over, Shake a Paw, High Five, Jumping through arms, Bow, Play Dead, Yuk/Ashamed, Touch/Targeting (Basic & Advanced), Spin and MORE. If you would like to learn something specific please let us know when you register.

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BX DROP IN SESSION  FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, October.23rd at 5:30pm
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

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Fall & Halloween Picture Drop-In- OPEN TO PUBLIC 

We invite our clients to come out and get Halloween Pictures or Fall Pictures done. We welcome families, and DEFINITELY would LOVE to have the dogs come dressed up! 

Time & Date: Saturday, October. 26th at 4pm
Place: Creekside Dog Park. Located on Kal Lake Rd, just past Kidston Rd.
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, costumes (optional) 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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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: Sunday, October. 27th at 12:30pm
Place: The park beside Coldstream Cemetery. If you follow the road PAST where The Ruff Life used to be (7724 Howe Drive, Coldstream) we will be meeting on the road and walking in together.
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 and water proof shoes!
Price: $10.00 per dog- Cash only. (Only one dog per person please)

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BX DROP IN SESSION 
CHANGED FROM WESBILD DROP IN TO BX DROP IN



Time & Date: Sunday, October.27th at 4pm
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

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DOWNTOWN DROP IN 

Time & Date: Sunday, November.3rd at 4pm
Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - 
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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