The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

December Drop-in Sessions~ UPDATED

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their 4th or 5th class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -30 degree's 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.

**Due to our ever changing weather conditions, it is important that you come prepared to the classes- for your selves and your dogs. Please make sure you are dressed warm, in layers, and that your dog has sweaters/jackets on if necessary. Snow pants, layers, winter gloves and waterproof shoes are suggested.**

Do you want to know how to "Layer Properly" to stay warm? http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/layering-basics.html


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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In- FINISHED


Date & Time: Sunday, December. 11th at 3pm


Meeting 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: Thursday, December. 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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In~TENTATIVE CANCELLED

Date & Time: Monday, December. 19th 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)
Map: http://mapq.st/1bwtlqR

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

Date & Time: Thursday, December. 22nd 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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