The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

May-June 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 pouring rain, high winds, thunder and lightning or extreme temperatures 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 in 'dog clothes' that you don't mind getting dirty and/or water proof clothing/shoes if necessary and don't forget to bring water for you and your dog if necessary.**


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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Downtown Drop-In Session- FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, May. 15th at 6pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~
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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, May. 22nd a 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, 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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DOGTRA OBEDIENCE COURSE FINISHED

This is small course is to help you with your obedience with your dog using your electronic training collar. 
This is still TENTATIVE. 

We will be working on:
**Not pulling on a leash with distractions
**Sit (Stay)
**Go to your spot (bed)
**Recalls

If we have time we will also do Down, and perhaps some other fun stuffs ;)
** YOU HAVE TO HAVE A DOGTRA/ ELECTRONIC TRAINING COLLAR TO DO THIS COURSE**

Time & Date: Saturday, May.24th at 10am
Place: To be announced to participants 
More Info: Please contact Monique for more details: monique@therufflife.ca

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, June.1st at 4pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.
NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~
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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Time & Date: Wednesday, June.4th at Noon-POSTPONED ONE WEEK~Due to rain
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, June. 8th at 4pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, June.11th at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, 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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KAL Park Fun Hike Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, June.11th at 6pm
Meeting Place: Kalamalka Provincial Park~ Jade & Juniper Parking Lot
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: This will be mostly a fun class~ We will do very little obedience. We will touch on trail safety, manners/socialization & of course there will be some swimming ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.
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FUN TRACKING
You will need to tell us if you would like to join us please
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: Sunday, June. 15th at Noon
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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Downtown Drop-In Session-FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, June.15th at 6pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.
NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, June.18th at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, 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 

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.21st at Noon (Sunshine Festival is on from 9am-5pm)
Meeting Place: Nolan Drugs (On Main Street located just down from The Phoenix Steak House)
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.

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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Time & Date: Sunday, June.22nd at 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

Monday, April 28, 2014

NEW SPRING GROUPS


NEW SPRING GROUP CLASSES

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES (VERNON)
Wednesday, May.7th from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, May. 14th from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, May.21st from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, May.28th from Noon to 1:30pm 
Wednesday, June.4th from Noon to 1:30pm 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES (VERNON)
Sunday, May. 4th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, May. 11th from 4-5:30pm
SKIP MAY LONG WEEKEND
Sunday, May. 25th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, June. 1st from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, June. 8th from 4-5:30pm

Our groups are geared toward all ages (including puppies), breeds and temperaments of dogs! Once you have completed our initial group classes, then you are welcome to come to any of our "drop in" classes Our group overview is below.



Thursday, April 3, 2014

April 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 pouring rain, high winds, thunder and lightning or extreme temperatures 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 in 'dog clothes' that you don't mind getting dirty and/or water proof clothing/shoes if necessary.**


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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BX Dog Park Drop-In -FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, April.3rd at 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, April. 6th at 4pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, April. 9th at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.


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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, April.13th at 4pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), squeaky toy if you are a soft spoken person, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.

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Happy Easter!

Before everyone goes their separate ways, to meet up with friends and family. 
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) 
CLOSED: FRIDAY, APRIL.18th- MONDAY, APRIL. 21st
(Re-opening Tuesday, April. 22nd)


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FUN TRACKING 
Please let us know if you are wanting to join this class.

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: Sunday, April. 27th at Noon
Place: Park  beside the Coldstream Cemetery. This is located at the end of HOWE DRIVE, COLDSTREAM. Just past where the Ruff Life USED to be (7724 Howe Drive, Coldstream, BC) . Here is a map: 
http://mapq.st/RUauSf

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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Downtown Drop-In Session

Time & Date: Sunday, May. 4th at 6pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.

~ The world is our playground ~

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

March/April 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 pouring rain, high winds, thunder and lightning or extreme temperatures 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 in 'dog clothes' that you don't mind getting dirty and/or water proof clothing/shoes if necessary.**


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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Downtown Drop-In Session- FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, March. 9th at Noon
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, jackets for dogs if necessary, reflective clothing/ light up collars is always great for safety! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, March. 9th at 6pm 
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, jackets for dogs if necessary, reflective clothing/ light up collars is always great for safety! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, March. 16th at 6pm 
Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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BX Dog Park Drop-In -POSTPONED ONE WEEK

Time & Date: Wednesday, March. 26th at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, March. 27th at 6pm
Place: Meeting at the Wholesale Store across from Earls  
Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars if necessary, jackets for dogs if necessary, reflective clothing/ light up collars is always great for safety! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 
Price: FREE 
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX Dog Park Drop-In  FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, April.2nd at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.


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HORSE DROP IN SESSION 
(and dogs of course)
AGILITY FUN CLASS - FINISHED

Please let us know if you are wanting to join this class, as we need to have enough people to pay for the rental.

Time & Date: Wednesday, April.2nd at 5:30pm
Place: Vernon District Riding Club- 8408 Aberdeen Rd, Coldstream
Bring: Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), long leads are a MUST, and Training collars if necessary
Price: $10 Cash per family
Working on: The horse jumping equipment will be set up to do jumps with the dogs- and weave poles. Megan Creel, is a Horse Trainer and will have one of her horses there to help socialize and desensitize the dogs to horses. Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour. 

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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Time & Date: Thursday, April.3rd at 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), long leads, training collars if necessary, dogs favourite toy (as long as you can carry it), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, formal/informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.


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TRICK & CONFIDENCE BOOSTING CLASS
-PART 1-
BASIC/INTERMEDIATE
**CANCELLED! Not enough interest**

Time & Date: Saturday, April. 5th at Noon (Class will be approx. 2 hours long)
Place: Information has been sent to people who have registered
Bring:  You will receive information on what to bring once you register.
Price: $25
Working on: Tricks will include: Touch/Targeting (Basic & Advanced), Roll Over, Play Dead, Crawl, Sit Pretty, Stand, Back Up, Weave, Shake a Paw, High Five, Wave, Bow, Yuk/Ashamed, Spin and MORE.

 If you would like to learn something specific please let us know when you register.



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TRICK & CONFIDENCE BOOSTING CLASS
 -PART 2- 
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
**CANCELLED! Not enough interest**

  You must book in ADVANCE! 
(we will need to know if you are joining us by March. 28th)

Time & Date: Saturday, April. 12th at Noon (Class will be approx. 2 hours long)
Place: Information has been sent to people who have registered
Bring:  You will receive information on what to bring once you register.
Price: $25
Working on: Tricks will include: Advancing Tricks from part 1, Jumping through arms, Stand/Stall on your back...more to be announced. 

 If you would like to learn something specific please let us know when you register.

More info: This class is for people who are wanting to advance their dogs tricks from a basic/intermediate level. Your dog MUST be able to do several of the tricks in part 1 to participate in part 2.