The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Sunday, February 12, 2017

February-March Drop-In Sessions

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-
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Date & Time: Thursday, February. 16th 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
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Date & Time: Sunday, February. 19th 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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In
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Date & Time: Sunday, February. 26th at 2pm

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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Group Re-Fresh Drop-In
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This is the first time we have ever run this drop-in, so we are hoping to get some good response! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March. 1st 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: $2.00 (Toonie)... this money will help go towards buying new equipment for some of our drop-in sessions.

Working on: This class will go over everything that you learned in the first five lessons of your training


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
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Date & Time: Tuesday, March. 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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In
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Date & Time: Tuesday, March. 14th 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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Loose Leash & Re-Call Drop-In--CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
This is the first time we have ever run this drop-in, so we are hoping to get some good response! We ask that you do some homework before you come to this class... please look below.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March. 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: $2.00 (Toonie)... this money will help go towards buying new equipment for some of our drop-in sessions.

Homework: Please take a few minutes to teach your dog 'Watch'. Teaching your dog the other 2 types of 'touch' will also help:

Watch Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PogCb_mLc (You can just use a marker word {Yes, there or good} instead of a clicker)

Touch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWSJVwZybwo (You can just use a marker word {Yes, there or good} instead of a clicker)


Paw Target: https://youtu.be/kXasAqyGiLA  (You can just use a marker word {Yes, there or good} instead of a clicker)


Working on: This class will go over everything that you learned in the first five lessons of your training


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, March. 16th at 6pm  Thursday, March. 23rd 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


Date & Time: Sunday, March. 19th 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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