The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Mid June 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 and don't forget to bring water for you and your dog 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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Annual Sunshine Festival Drop-In 

Every year we have an amazing opportunity to see the sights and sounds of Vernon and its community. We will be using this fabulous event to to socialize and desensitize our dogs to everything from loud noises, horses/ponies, mascots, people, strollers, kids and MORE!! This is a great event for those dogs that need to work on their confidence boosting!! or those that just want to have a good time ;)
Time & Date: Saturday, June.21st 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 (No kibble), regular leashes, training collars if necessary, if you have a Ruff Life Bandana ;), PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
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!
Please Note: ONE DOG PER PERSON.

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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Time & Date: Sunday, June.22nd 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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Geocaching Drop-In Session

Do you have a sense of adventure? do you like figuring out puzzles, do you think you have a good "eye" for detail... or do you just want to have some fun?!

Time & Date: Wednesday, June.25th at 6pm

Meeting Place: We will be meeting at the parking lot across from Kal Cold Beer & Wine Store, kiddy corner to Monashee's/30th street Cold Beer & Wine store

Bring: You are welcome to bring your dog, or just come by yourself... if you bring your dog...If you have a umbilical leash (that will be best)...if not bring a regular leash, treats, Pen/Pencil, your cell phone, perhaps water for both of you?! SMILES! This is going to be fun! 

Price: FREE

Things you will need to do BEFORE coming to this class: 
Please go to https://www.geocaching.com and make yourself a user name and password. (this is free). Then you will need to download an app for your phone.
Iphone's: Geocaching Intro (Free)
Samsung's: c:geo (Free)
If you have another type of phone please let me know.