January-February Drop-In's

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -25 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. **

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 DROP IN SESSION-

Time & Date: Friday, January. 25th at 3pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, Jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN  

Time & Date: Thursday, January. 31st at 6:00pm

Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - DO NOT PARK IN FRUIT UNION PLAZA OR YOU WILL BE TOWED

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE 

Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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This will be a fun drop in session that is REALLY going to work in desensitizing and socializing your dog! To everything from Clowns to Decorated Floats!

Time & Date: Saturday, February. 2nd at 11:45am

Meeting Place: In front of the court house steps

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars (if necessary), jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.  (The theme for this years carnival is PREHISTORIC- so if you would like to dress up your dog that would be GREAT!)

Price: FREE 

Working on: Everything possible! Socializing and Desensitizing...which is great for both Dominant and Sensitive dogs. Distraction work...and to have fun! So please bring out your family!

This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!!

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Wednesday, February. 6th at 1pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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January Drop-In Sessions

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -25 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. **

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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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN -FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 6th at 4:00pm

Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - DO NOT PARK IN FRUIT UNION PLAZA OR YOU WILL BE TOWED

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE 

Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Friday, January. 11th at Noon- -FINISHED

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE- CANCELLED!

Time & Date: Sunday, January.13th at 1pm

Place: Kal Park- Jade & Juniper Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)

Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, dogs favourite toy, Jackets for dogs (optional), Dress in Layers.

Price: FREE

Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.

Additional Notes: I believe parking is free this time of year- and the dogs are allowed in the entire park during the off season.

MAP: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN 

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 13th at 6:00pm

Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - DO NOT PARK IN FRUIT UNION PLAZA OR YOU WILL BE TOWED

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE 

Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Friday, January. 18th at Noon

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Saturday, January. 19th at 2pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

December Drop-In Sessions

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -25 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. **

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 DROP IN SESSION- FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, December.12th at Noon
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, Jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN   FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, December. 13th at 6:00pm

Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - DO NOT PARK IN FRUIT UNION PLAZA OR YOU WILL BE TOWED

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE 

Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE  FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, December.15th at Noon

Place: Kal Park- Jade & Juniper Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)

Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, dogs favourite toy, Jackets for dogs (optional), Dress in Layers.

Price: FREE

Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.

Additional Notes: I believe parking is free this time of year- and the dogs are allowed in the entire park during the off season.

MAP: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Wednesday, December. 19th at Noon

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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FUN TRACKING

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, December. 22nd at 1pm

Place: Meeting at The Ruff Life: 7724 Howe Drive, Coldstream, V1B-3C3

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

Price: $10.00 per family- Cash only. (Only one dog per person please)

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November & December Drop-In Sessions

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Session's are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -25 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. **

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 DROP IN SESSION - FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, November. 20th at 2pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, Jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, November. 24th at 1pm

Place: Kal Park- Cosens Bay Parking Lot (Drive Down Coldstream Creek Rd, and turn left at the hair pin corner onto Cosens Bay Rd)

Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, Bear Bells (if you own them), Jackets for dogs (optional), Dress in Layers.

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 on the Bear Valley and HighRim Trails- Pieces of the trail can be fairly steep so please wear appropriate footwear.

MAP of Kal Park and where we will be hiking: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN  FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, November. 25th at 6:00pm

Place: Wholesale Store across from Earls - DO NOT PARK IN FRUIT UNION PLAZA OR YOU WILL BE TOWED

Bring: HIGH Value Treats (NO KIBBLE), regular leads, training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE 

Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.

~ The world is our playground ~

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BX DROP IN SESSION  FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, November. 27th at 2pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP DROP-IN  FINISHED

Time & Date: Friday, November.30th at 6pm

Meeting Place: Beside Nolan Drugs Pharmasave

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, Training collars & jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary... feel free to dress your dog up to ring in the Christmas Season.

Price: FREE

Working on: This is a family event. We will be socializing and desensitizing our dogs to the sights and sounds of Downtown Christmas Light Up. There will be tons of distractions including large crowds, bonfires, loud noises, and horses. We will be touring up and down main street checking out the festivities. 

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Sunday, December. 2nd at 11am  FINISHED

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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                                         BX DROP IN SESSION - CANCELLED!!!

Time & Date: Wednesday, December. 5th at Noon

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES 

with Wild Horseman Sleigh Rides~ SilverStar

(Limited Space Available~ Please email Monique to hold a spot- monique@therufflife.ca)

~CARPOOL MAY BE AVAILABLE~

Time & Date: Saturday, December. 8th at Noon (Sleigh Ride at 1pm)

Place: Silver Star Mountain Resort

Meeting Place: In front of the Ticket Office

MAP of Village: http://www.powderhounds.com/site/DefaultSite/filesystem/documents/TrailMaps/Silver_Star_Village_Map.pdf

Bring: Treats (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), Regular Leash, Layered Warm & Waterproof clothing, Jackets for dogs (optional), Winter Boots, $ for food/coffee & price of admission.

Price: 

$20/per person
$10/ dog and/or child

Working on: We will have a "drop in session setting" and then carry on to the horses. Dogs will need to learn to behave around the horses and stay calm in a moving sleigh. We will also tour around the village before the tour begins, this will allow us to get our dogs in a calm state for the Sleigh Ride. 

More Info: 

This spectacular tour meanders the back trails of Silver Star Mountain. You will enjoy delicious mug of hot chocolate and cookies (and dog treats for the pooches). THIS IS NOT THE "NORMAL" Tour... we are getting our own personal tour :)