The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

June Drop-In Session's

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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BX Dog Park Drop-In - FINISHED

Date & Time: 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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MISSION HILL DROP-IN -FINISHED


Time & Date: Wednesday, June. 8th 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)
Bring: Treats, regular leashes, long leads, water for owners
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on obedience, recalls, confidence boosting drills, informal and formal commands, tricks and games. Need to work on something?!?! Ask us!!!
Additional Notes: Please be sure NOT to park in front of anyones driveway.

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VDACS FUNDRAISER- Courtesy Post

Date & Time: Saturday, June. 11th from 10am to Noon
Place: Crescent Falls Veterinary Hospital (2800 45 Ave, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 3N4)
Bring: This is a fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Vernon and District Animal Care Society!! There will be cupcakes, other baked goods and some handmade stuffed animals for sale. We hope to see you all there to support this worthy cause!!
Price: Bring money for baked goods and handmade stuffed animals



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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Sunday, June. 12th 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Wednesday, June. 15th 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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Annual Sunshine Festival Drop-In 

FINISHED


Every year we have an amazing opportunity to see the sights and sounds of Vernon and its community. We will be using this fabulous event to to socialize and desensitize our dogs to everything from loud noises, horses/ponies, mascots, people, strollers, kids and MORE!! This is a great event for those dogs that need to work on their confidence boosting!! or those that just want to have a good time ;)

Time & Date: Saturday, June. 18th at 11am (Sunshine Festival is on from 9am-5pm)
Meeting Place: In front of the Vernon Museum~ Across the street from the Post Office
Bring: Treats (No kibble), regular leashes, training collars if necessary, if you have a Ruff Life Bandana ;), PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: This is more of a fun class- We will be working on socializing, desensitizing and confidence building. This is a FAMILY EVENT!
Please Note: ONE DOG PER PERSON- YOUR DOG MUST BE FINE (NO AGGRESSIVE) BEING WITHIN 5 FEET OF PEOPLE AND DOGS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH MONIQUE.


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BX Dog Park Drop-In  FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, June. 19th 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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Urban Adventure Drop-In Postponed

Date & Time: Sunday, June. 26th at 2pm 
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 Postponed one week

Date & Time: Thursday, June. 30th at 6pm Thursday, July. 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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Sunday, May 22, 2016

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

Date & Time: 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 

Date & Time: 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