The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

VDACS FUNDRAISER

For the month of January we will be donating $2 to Vernon & District Animal Care Society for every dog that comes to our Drop-In Sessions. Anyone wanting to donate extra money is welcome to do so. (and very much appreciated). VDACS primary focus is spay/neuter financial assistance for low income families, and to help with feral cat populations.

VDACS personally helped us spay and neuter our feral cat population... and we really want to help "pay back". We bought our home & property Nov.8th 2014, and when we moved in we learned that we had several feral cats and a rooster. (at the time there were 4 adult cats and 2 kittens~ Mom and Kittens ended up finding a new home... but 3 adult cats still hung around 

We were so overwhelmed...and thank-ful when VDACS told us that they would spay & neuter the cats on our property as long as we trapped them and brought them back to our property.

We love our little feather & fur family, and are happy to share that the cats are slowly starting to love us back  (and the rooster too).

Please check out VDACS Facebook page, and donate if you can!!!

https://www.facebook.com/VDACS





Sunday, December 28, 2014

UPDATED!!! January Drop-In Session's

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training program 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 -30 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. (and our Facebook page)

**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?

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: Monday, December.29th 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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)

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

**ACCEPTING DONATIONS for Vernon and District Animal Care Society for the month of January. For more info please visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDACS**

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 4th 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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.


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DATE CHANGE Downtown Drop-In Session

**ACCEPTING DONATIONS for Vernon and District Animal Care Society for the month of January. For more info please visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDACS**

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 11th at 6pm  Sunday, January. 18th 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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~

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DATE CHANGE Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session 

**ACCEPTING DONATIONS for Vernon and District Animal Care Society for the month of January. For more info please visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDACS**

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 18th at 6pm Sunday, January. 25th at 6pm
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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