These sessions are for past clients who have finished 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 & Lightning, high winds, or lot's of rain 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. (and our Facebook page)
**Due to our ever changing weather conditions, it is important that you come prepared to the classes- for your selves and your dogs. Please dress weather appropriate. Waterproof shoes are suggested.**
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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Drop-in session's are weather dependent. If there is Thunder & Lightning, high winds, or lot's of rain 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. (and our Facebook page)
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Date & Time: Thursday, March. 30th 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, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: HIGH value treats (NO KIBBLE), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are soft spoken, 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
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
~The world is our playground~
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Loose Leash & Re-Call Drop-In FINISHED
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, April. 5th 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.
Watch Me: http://www.youtube.com/wat
Touch: http://www.youtube.com/
Paw Target: https://youtu.be/kXasA
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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Annual BX Dog Park Spring Clean-Up FINISHED
It's that time of year again... when all of the "gifts" our dogs have given us, peer out from under the snow and ice. Let's make this park beautiful again... SPRING IS HERE!!!
Date & Time: Saturday, April. 8th at 11am
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: Wheel Barrows, scooping tools (shovels, & large spoons), garbage bags, wire cutters, gloves and smiles ;)
Working on: We will be cleaning up the dog park again this year to make it beautiful! Last year we had an AMAZING turn out! Let's make it even better this year.
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**Not pulling on a leash with distractions
**Automatic sit when you stop (in a clean position)
Happy Easter!
The Ruff Life Staff would like to wish you a very safe and Happy Easter Long Weekend!!!
Don't Eat to much chocolate ;) (okay- do! Make sure you spurge...because you deserve it!)
Easter Hours:
For the Easter Long weekend we will be closed.
(Including phone calls, emails, texts and Facebook)
Boarding will still be running during this time.
Boarding will still be running during this time.
CLOSED: FRIDAY, APRIL.14th- MONDAY, APRIL. 17st
(Re-opening Tuesday, April. 18th)
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Urban Adventure Drop-In
Date & Time: Tuesday, April. 18th 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~
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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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: Tuesday, April. 25th 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, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG
Place: BX Ranch Dog Park
Bring: HIGH value treats (NO KIBBLE), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are soft spoken, 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
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
~The world is our playground~
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Urban Adventure Drop-In
Date & Time: Sunday, April. 30th 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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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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