The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

September-October 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 there is Thunder & Lightning, high winds, or lot's of rain 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 dress weather appropriate. Waterproof shoes are suggested.**

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: Sunday, September. 20th 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: Commands with high distractions, commands from a distance, advancing obedience, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building drills, 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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FUN TRACKING FINISHED
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, September. 27th at 11am
Meeting Place: Parking lot beside Coldstream Cemetery. 
(At the end of Howe Drive in Coldstream)
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/50°13'00.2%22N+119°12'28.4%22W/@50.216712,-119.207885,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en
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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Urban Adventure Drop-In 

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 4th 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, Using Obstacles  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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WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE THANKS GIVING LONG WEEKEND

The Ruff Life staff wishes you and yours a wonderful long weekend full of friends, family, fun and good food!! Stay safe! 

We will re-open Tuesday, October. 13th.

BOARDING WILL STILL BE OPEN DURING THIS TIME

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Urban Adventure Drop-In 

Time & Date: Thursday, October. 15th 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, Using Obstacles  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

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 18th 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: Commands with high distractions, Commands with distance, Advancing obedience, 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 

Time & Date: Thursday, October. 22nd at 6pm
Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, 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, scent games, distractions/games, distance, advancing obedience, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Fall or Halloween Picture Drop-In

 OPEN TO PUBLIC 

We invite our clients to come out and get Halloween Pictures or Fall Pictures done. We welcome families, and DEFINITELY would LOVE to have the dogs come dressed up! 

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 25th at 11am-1pm (This drop in will be weather dependant)
Place: Location to be determined/announced
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, costumes (optional) and Smiles 
Price: $10 per family.

Working on: This is a picture drop in. We will be doing no obedience or group activities. Families are MORE then welcome to come out, or you can just have your dog in the picture! You will receive 3 edited copies of the photos in high quality via email. (disks are available upon request)
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