The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Saturday, February 13, 2016

February & March Drop-In Sessions

These sessions are for past clients who have completed 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 & lightening, high winds, or lots of rain, the class will be cancelled. If you are not sure, please check back on a regular basis. Cancelled classes WILL be posted n this blog and also on our Facebook page.

** Due to our ever changing weather conditions, it is important that you come prepared to class. Please dress weather appropriate. Water proof shoes are suggested. **

MOST DROP IN SESSIONS AND EVENTS WILL HAVE PICTURES TAKEN AT THEM. 
The view these photo's please have a look at our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/therufflife

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-FINISHED


Date & Time: Thursday, February. 18th at 6pm
Place: In front of the Vernon Museum (3009 32nd Ave)
Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, 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 & formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people and sounds..etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. Need to work on something?!?! Talk to us!!
Please Note: ALL dogs MUST be on a leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~The world is our playground~

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-FINISHED


Date & Time: Thursday, February. 25th at 6pm
Place: In front of the Vernon Museum (3009 32nd Ave)
Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, 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 & formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people and sounds..etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. Need to work on something?!?! Talk to us!!
Please Note: ALL dogs MUST be on a leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~The world is our playground~


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Urban Adventure Drop-In-CANCELLED


Date & Time: Sunday, March. 6th at Noon
Place: In front of the Vernon Museum (3009 32nd Ave)
Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, 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 & formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people and sounds..etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. Need to work on something?!?! Talk to us!!
Please Note: ALL dogs MUST be on a leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~The world is our playground~


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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Tuesday, March. 8th at 6pm
Place: In front of the Vernon Museum (3009 32nd Ave)
Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, 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 & formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people and sounds..etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. Need to work on something?!?! Talk to us!!
Please Note: ALL dogs MUST be on a leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.



~The world is our playground~

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St. Patricks Day Photo's- Open to the public FINISHED

Date & Time: Saturday, March. 12th from Noon-2pm
Place: The Ruff Life
Address: 6459 L&A Road (On the hill looking down on Cool's Pond- We have a white fence)
Bring: Any props you would like to use, there will be some provided
Price: $10 per family
Working on: This is a fun event! Dogs will be dressed up in St. Patricks day Bling! We have props for the dogs, but if you have something that fits your dog, please bring it. You will receive your photos by email (because the picture are high quality, we are only able to send maximum 3 photos) You will have the rights to print your pictures or use them for personal purposes. Editing is included.

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Annual BX Dog Park Spring Clean-Up FINISHED

It's that time of year again... when all of the "gifts" our dogs have given us, peer out from under the snow and ice. Let's make this park beautiful again... SPRING IS HERE!!!

Date & Time: Saturday, March. 12th from 3pm-5pm
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: Wheel Barrows, scooping tools (shovels, & large spoons), garbage bags, wire cutters, gloves and smiles ;)
Working on: We will be cleaning up the dog park again this year to make it beautiful! Last year we had an AMAZING turn out! Let's make it even better this year.

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DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP TONIGHT!!

When: Saturday, March. 12th 

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, March. 13th at Noon
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: HIGH value treats (NO KIBBLE), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are soft spoken, 
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 boosting, 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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Urban Adventure Drop-In-CANCELLED


Date & Time: Sunday, March. 13th at 3pm
Place: In front of the Vernon Museum (3009 32nd Ave)
Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, 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 & formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people and sounds..etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. Need to work on something?!?! Talk to us!!
Please Note: ALL dogs MUST be on a leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~The world is our playground~

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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Tuesday, March. 15th at 6pm
Place: In front of the Vernon Museum (3009 32nd Ave)
Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, 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 & formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people and sounds..etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. Need to work on something?!?! Talk to us!!
Please Note: ALL dogs MUST be on a leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~The world is our playground~


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BX Dog Park Drop-In

Date & Time: Sunday, March. 20th at 3pm
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: HIGH value treats (NO KIBBLE), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are soft spoken, 
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 boosting, 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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