The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Monday, April 28, 2014

NEW SPRING GROUPS


NEW SPRING GROUP CLASSES

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES (VERNON)
Wednesday, May.7th from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, May. 14th from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, May.21st from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, May.28th from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, June.4th from Noon to 1:30pm 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES (VERNON)
Sunday, May. 4th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, May. 11th from 4-5:30pm
SKIP MAY LONG WEEKEND
Sunday, May. 25th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, June. 1st from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, June. 8th from 4-5:30pm

Our groups are geared toward all ages (including puppies), breeds and temperaments of dogs! Once you have completed our initial group classes, then you are welcome to come to any of our "drop in" classes Our group overview is below.



Thursday, April 3, 2014

April 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 pouring rain, high winds, thunder and lightning or extreme temperatures 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 in 'dog clothes' that you don't mind getting dirty and/or water proof clothing/shoes 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 Dog Park Drop-In -FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, April.3rd 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), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, 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.
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, April. 6th at 4pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, 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.
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, April. 9th 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), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, 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.
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.


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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, April.13th 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), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, 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.
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Happy Easter!

Before everyone goes their separate ways, to meet up with friends and family. 
The Ruff Life Staff would like to wish you a very safe and Happy Easter Long Weekend!!! 

Don't Eat to much chocolate ;) (okay- do! Make sure you spurge...because you deserve it!)


Easter Hours:

For the Easter Long weekend we will be closed. 
(Including phone calls, emails, texts and Facebook) 
CLOSED: FRIDAY, APRIL.18th- MONDAY, APRIL. 21st
(Re-opening Tuesday, April. 22nd)


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FUN TRACKING 
Please let us know if you are wanting to join this class.

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, April. 27th at Noon
Place: Park  beside the Coldstream Cemetery. This is located at the end of HOWE DRIVE, COLDSTREAM. Just past where the Ruff Life USED to be (7724 Howe Drive, Coldstream, BC) . Here is a map: 
http://mapq.st/RUauSf

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! (Recommended to bring a dog comb and scissors incase your dogs gets burs in their coat)
Price: $10.00 per dog- Cash only. (Only one dog per person please)

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Downtown Drop-In Session

Time & Date: Sunday, May. 4th at 6pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, 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.
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~

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