SPRING GROUP CLASSES

 NEW SPRING GROUPS 

THURSDAY EVENING CLASS (VERNON)
Thursday, March. 6th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, March.13th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, March. 20th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, March. 27th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, April. 3rd from 6-7:30pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES (VERNON) 
Sunday, March.9th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, March. 16th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, March. 23rd from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, March. 30th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, April. 6th from 4-5:30pm

We offer our clients an initial group class, and then when the dogs have finished the program they are welcome to come to any of our Drop-In Sessions for the life of the dog. During these Drop- In Sessions we schedule: Advancing Training, Positive Socialization, Down-town Drop-In's, Horse Drop-In's, Hikes, Fun get togethers...etc. Tricks, Tracking and Seminars will also be available at a reasonable price.

Here is our group session overview:
http://therufflife.ca/docs/Ruff%20Life%20-%20Group%20Overview.pdf

and here is a video that gives more information on what we offer!

***Group Classes are scheduled year around***

February 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 blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -20 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.**

Do you want to know how to "Layer Properly" to stay warm? http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/layering-basics.html

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 Session- FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 13th at 6pm

Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, jackets for dogs if necessary, reflective clothing/ light up collars is always great for safety! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 

Price: FREE 

Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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Downtown Drop-In Session

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 16th at 4pm - FINISHED

Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, jackets for dogs if necessary, reflective clothing/ light up collars is always great for safety! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 

Price: FREE 

Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 20th at 6pm - FINISHED

Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 

Price: FREE

Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 23rd 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), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. (**If you have a head lamp or a flashlight, please bring that as well**)

Price: FREE

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

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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Time & Date: Sunday, March. 2nd at Noon

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), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.

Price: FREE

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