The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Saturday, January 24, 2015

January-February Drop-In Sessions

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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DATE CHANGE Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session -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. 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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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 1st 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. 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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Winter Carnival Parade Drop-In Session

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This will be a fun drop in session that is REALLY going to work in desensitizing and socializing your dog! To everything from Clowns, loud noises, strollers to Decorated Floats!


Time & Date: Saturday, February. 7th at 11:45am

Meeting Place: In front of the Court House Steps.

Bring: High Value Treats (No kibble), regular leads, training collars if necessary, jackets for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Everything possible! Socializing and Desensitizing...which is great for both Dominant and Sensitive dogs. Distraction work...and to have fun! So please bring out your family!Confidence Boosting, Distractions, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.
PLEASE NOTE: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON. Your dog must be okay to be within 5 feet of other dogs.

This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!!  This years theme is Rock n Roll.
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BX Dog Park Drop-InPOSTPONED ONE WEEK

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 8th 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. (**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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED


Time & Date: Thursday, February. 12th 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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Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride 
with Wild Horseman Sleigh Rides~ SilverStar
Limited Space Available
 (Please email Monique to hold a spot- monique@therufflife.ca)

Time & Date: Saturday, Febuary.14th at 3pm
Place: Silver Star Mountain Resort

Meeting Place: In front of the Ticket Office


Bring: Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING HIGH VALUE TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), Regular Leash, Layered Warm & Waterproof clothing, Jackets for dogs (optional), Winter Boots, $ for food/coffee & price of admission. 

Price: (Please bring exact change)
Adult: $25
Child (2-13): $15
Dog: $15
Working on: We will have a "drop in session setting" and then carry on to the horses. Dogs will need to learn to behave around the horses and stay calm in a moving sleigh. We will also tour around the village before the tour begins, this will allow us to get our dogs in a calm state for the Sleigh Ride.
PLEASE NOTE: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON. Your dog must be okay to be within 5 feet of other dogs.

More Info: This spectacular 45 minute tour meanders the back trails to the Wild Horseman's Cabin where you will enjoy delicious mug of hot chocolate and cookies.

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 15th 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. (**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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session 

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Time & Date: Thursday, February. 19th 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.