The Ruff Life

Professional Dog Training

Sunday, May 22, 2016

May Drop-In Sessions

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. 
The view these photo's please have a look at our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/therufflife


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Urban Adventure Drop-In

Date & Time: Thursday, May. 26th 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Date & Time: Thursday, June. 2nd 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, 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

Sunday, April 3, 2016

April-May Drop-In Sessions

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. 
The view these photo's please have a look at our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/therufflife

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-FINISHED


Date & Time: Thursday, April. 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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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE/SWIM -FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, April. 12th at 6pm
Place: Kal Park- Cousins Bay Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners/dogs
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.
Additional Notes: We will be hiking around the dog friendly areas of Kal Park. Park rule is that all dogs must be on a leash. We will make our way down to the dog beach ;)


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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Thursday, April. 14th 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, 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



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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Tuesday, April. 19th 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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FUN TRACKING FINISHED
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, April. 23rd at 11am
Meeting Place: Kal Park Parking Lot (Jade & Juniper parking lot)
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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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, May. 1st 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

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE/SWIM 

FINISHED


Time & Date: Tuesday, May. 3rd at 6pm
Place: Kal Park Parking Lot (Jade & Juniper parking lot)
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners/dogs
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.
Additional Notes: We will be hiking around the dog friendly areas of Kal Park. Park rule is that all dogs must be on a leash. We will make our way down to the dog beach ;)


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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Sunday, May. 8th at 3pm
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: Sunday, May. 15th at 3pm
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

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MISSION HILL DROP-IN  CANCELLED!!!(Updated Apr.19)

Time & Date: Wednesday, May.18th at NOON
Place: Mission Hill Dog Park -- 3900-15th Ave -- We are meeting on the far RIGHT side of the park. (Closest to Mission Hill School)
Map: http://mapq.st/10w3WqV
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on obedience, recalls, confidence boosting drills, informal and formal commands. Need to work on something?!?! Ask us!!!
Additional Notes: Please be sure NOT to park in front of anyones driveway.

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-POSTPONED ONE WEEK

Date & Time: Thursday, May. 19th at 6pm  >> Thursday, May. 26th 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In CANCELLED!!!(Updated Apr.19)

Date & Time: Wednesday, May. 25th 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

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BX Dog Park Drop-In POSTPONED ONE WEEK

Date & Time: Thursday, May. 26th at 6pm   >> Thursday, June. 2nd 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, 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

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

February & March Drop-In Sessions

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. 
The view these photo's please have a look at our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/therufflife

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-FINISHED


Date & Time: Thursday, February. 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~

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-FINISHED


Date & Time: Thursday, February. 25th 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-CANCELLED


Date & Time: Sunday, March. 6th 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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Urban Adventure Drop-In FINISHED


Date & Time: Tuesday, March. 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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St. Patricks Day Photo's- Open to the public FINISHED

Date & Time: Saturday, March. 12th from Noon-2pm
Place: The Ruff Life
Address: 6459 L&A Road (On the hill looking down on Cool's Pond- We have a white fence)
Bring: Any props you would like to use, there will be some provided
Price: $10 per family
Working on: This is a fun event! Dogs will be dressed up in St. Patricks day Bling! We have props for the dogs, but if you have something that fits your dog, please bring it. You will receive your photos by email (because the picture are high quality, we are only able to send maximum 3 photos) You will have the rights to print your pictures or use them for personal purposes. Editing is included.

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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, March. 12th from 3pm-5pm
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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DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO SLEEP TONIGHT!!

When: Saturday, March. 12th 

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BX Dog Park Drop-In FINISHED

Date & Time: Sunday, March. 13th 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, 
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

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Urban Adventure Drop-In-CANCELLED


Date & Time: Sunday, March. 13th at 3pm
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: Tuesday, March. 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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BX Dog Park Drop-In

Date & Time: Sunday, March. 20th at 3pm
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

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

CLOSED UNTIL FEB.14th, 2016

Hello All! I know there are a several of you waiting for our up and coming drop in sessions. We will have some posted between Feb.14-Mar.1. I am just waiting to get the go ahead from my doctor and specialist before I post anything. Please keep checking back here on the blog.

Hudson and I can't wait to see you all soon! <3 p="">



Update as of Jan.14th, 2016 
Due to some complications during and after childbirth we will not be able to do any training until February.14th. 
Boarding will still be available during this time. 
Thank you so much for your understanding.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Closed for December 2015


We would like to thank you for another great year!! 
We will not have any new drop-in sessions now until January, as we welcome our new addition to our family!!! See you all in 2016!