The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Sunday, April 3, 2016

April-May 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, April. 7th 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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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE/SWIM -FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, April. 12th at 6pm
Place: Kal Park- Cousins Bay Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners/dogs
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.
Additional Notes: We will be hiking around the dog friendly areas of Kal Park. Park rule is that all dogs must be on a leash. We will make our way down to the dog beach ;)


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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Thursday, April. 14th at 6pm
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: HIGH value treats (NO KIBBLE), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are soft spoken, bug spray, 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 FINISHED


Date & Time: Tuesday, April. 19th 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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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: Saturday, April. 23rd at 11am
Meeting Place: Kal Park Parking Lot (Jade & Juniper parking lot)
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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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, May. 1st 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, bug spray, 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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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE/SWIM 

FINISHED


Time & Date: Tuesday, May. 3rd at 6pm
Place: Kal Park Parking Lot (Jade & Juniper parking lot)
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners/dogs
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.
Additional Notes: We will be hiking around the dog friendly areas of Kal Park. Park rule is that all dogs must be on a leash. We will make our way down to the dog beach ;)


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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Sunday, May. 8th 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Date & Time: Sunday, May. 15th 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, bug spray, 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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MISSION HILL DROP-IN  CANCELLED!!!(Updated Apr.19)

Time & Date: Wednesday, May.18th at NOON
Place: Mission Hill Dog Park -- 3900-15th Ave -- We are meeting on the far RIGHT side of the park. (Closest to Mission Hill School)
Map: http://mapq.st/10w3WqV
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on obedience, recalls, confidence boosting drills, informal and formal commands. Need to work on something?!?! Ask us!!!
Additional Notes: Please be sure NOT to park in front of anyones driveway.

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-POSTPONED ONE WEEK

Date & Time: Thursday, May. 19th at 6pm  >> Thursday, May. 26th 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 CANCELLED!!!(Updated Apr.19)

Date & Time: Wednesday, May. 25th 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, bug spray, 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In POSTPONED ONE WEEK

Date & Time: Thursday, May. 26th at 6pm   >> Thursday, June. 2nd at 6pm
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: HIGH value treats (NO KIBBLE), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are soft spoken, bug spray, 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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