The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

October-November Drop-In Sessions~ UPDATED!!!

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.
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FUN TRACKING- FINISHED
(You must pre-register, just send a email to monique@therufflife.ca)

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, October. 29th at 11am

Meeting Place: To be announced to participants


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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, October. 30th at 3pm

Place: 
Kal Tire Place, Vernon BC. (3445 43 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T-8P5)


We will be meeting in the back bottom parking lot.

Kal Tire Place used to be called the "Multiplex" & "Wesbild Centre" and is located behind the Big Safeway in Vernon Square Strip Mall. (Same strip mall as London Drugs)

Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, long 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, games, recalls, 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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, October. 30th at 5pm

Place: 
Kal Tire Place, Vernon BC. (3445 43 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T-8P5)


We will be meeting in the back bottom parking lot.

Kal Tire Place used to be called the "Multiplex" & "Wesbild Centre" and is located behind the Big Safeway in Vernon Square Strip Mall. (Same strip mall as London Drugs)

Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, long 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, games, recalls, 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, November. 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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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Thursday, November. 10th 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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CLOSED FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY LONG WEEKEND

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In~It's a Go :) FINISHED



Date & Time: Tuesday, November. 15th at 6pm

Place: 
Kal Tire Place, Vernon BC. (3445 43 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T-8P5)


We will be meeting in the back bottom parking lot.

Kal Tire Place used to be called the "Multiplex" & "Wesbild Centre" and is located behind the Big Safeway in Vernon Square Strip Mall. (Same strip mall as London Drugs)

Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, long 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, games, recalls, 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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In FINISHED



Date & Time: Thursday, November. 17th at 6pm

Place: 
Kal Tire Place, Vernon BC. (3445 43 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T-8P5)


We will be meeting in the back bottom parking lot.

Kal Tire Place used to be called the "Multiplex" & "Wesbild Centre" and is located behind the Big Safeway in Vernon Square Strip Mall. (Same strip mall as London Drugs)

Bring: HIGH value treats (No Kibble), regular leashes, long 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, games, recalls, 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


Date & Time: Sunday, November. 20th 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~ TENTATIVE-->> LOCATION CHANGED!!!! Please check updated blog

Date & Time: Sunday November. 27th 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