SPRING GROUP CLASSES

 NEW SPRING GROUPS 

THURSDAY EVENING CLASS (VERNON)
Thursday, March. 6th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, March.13th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, March. 20th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, March. 27th from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, April. 3rd from 6-7:30pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES (VERNON) 
Sunday, March.9th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, March. 16th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, March. 23rd from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, March. 30th from 4-5:30pm
Sunday, April. 6th from 4-5:30pm

We offer our clients an initial group class, and then when the dogs have finished the program they are welcome to come to any of our Drop-In Sessions for the life of the dog. During these Drop- In Sessions we schedule: Advancing Training, Positive Socialization, Down-town Drop-In's, Horse Drop-In's, Hikes, Fun get togethers...etc. Tricks, Tracking and Seminars will also be available at a reasonable price.

Here is our group session overview:
http://therufflife.ca/docs/Ruff%20Life%20-%20Group%20Overview.pdf

and here is a video that gives more information on what we offer!

***Group Classes are scheduled year around***

February 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 -20 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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Downtown Drop-In Session- FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 13th 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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Downtown Drop-In Session

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 16th at 4pm - FINISHED

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

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 20th at 6pm - FINISHED

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 FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 23rd 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), jackets for dogs if necessary, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. (**If you have a head lamp or a flashlight, please bring that as well**)

Price: FREE

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

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BX Dog Park Drop-In 

Time & Date: Sunday, March. 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.

January- February 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 a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -20 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 Session- FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 5th at 4pm

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.

Photos from this class, which you can view even if you DONT have Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151898022731409.1073741917.279161771408&type=1&l=a45e916a44

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Downtown Drop-In Session   FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, January, 12th 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, January. 19th 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 FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 26th at 2pm

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 -POSTPONED!!!(ONE WEEK)

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 6th 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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Winter Carnival Parade Drop-In Session

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

Time & Date: Saturday, February. 8th 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 for dogs if necessary.
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!Confidence Boosting, Distractions, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!!  This years theme is Super Hero's.

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Downtown Drop-In Session-CANCELLED

Time & Date: Sunday, February, 9th at 4pm

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

Time & Date: Thursday, February. 13th 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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Season's Greetings!

May the holidays make your dreams come true and may the love you share through out the year return a hundred-fold to you.

Happy Holidays from The Ruff Life Staff!

Looking forward to seeing you all in 2014.

Last Drop-In Before Christmas!

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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Downtown Drop-In Session

Time & Date: Sunday, December. 22 at 4pm

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!

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 ~

Excel your dogs training

DO YOU WANT TO EXCEL YOUR DOGS TRAINING?!?

This Package Includes:
**3 One on one sessions with Monique & your dog (Working on whatever you would like)
**Mental & Physical Exercise
**Pick up & Drop off of your dog
**Video Progress
**Instructions on how to continue training
**Mini Session with owner

~~ This package is only available to those clients who have been through the Ruff Life The Ruff Life Professional Dog Training ~~

November 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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CLOSED FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY LONG WEEKEND! 

Furry Angel
by Christopher Dion

She is my guardian angel
Clad in 2 tone fur
Ever there beside me
In the darkness as in the light
Her nose ever seeks out
That which would destroy
She walks head long into danger
All to see me safely home
No gold or glory does she seek
Merely my love and a little praise
No truer angel has man ever known
Than this dog that walks beside me
In this far off foreign land

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session- FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, November. 12th 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. 
Price: FREE
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, November. 17th 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!

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, November. 24th 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. 
Price: FREE
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Annual Christmas Light Up Drop-In FINISHED

Time & Date: Friday, November. 29th 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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Bark N' Fly Drop-In Session~ Kelowna FINISHED

Vernon Clients & Kelowna Clients BOTH Welcome.

Time & Date: Sunday, December.1st at Noon

Place: Bark N' Fly Dog Daycare & Boarding Kennel. 5830 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna, BC.

Here is a map: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17980200039719654970&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=&ll=49.966101,-119.368966&spn=0.008613,0.015149&z=16&iwloc=A

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. 

Price: FREE
Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, December.5th 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!

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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Kelowna Downtown Drop-In FINISHED

Vernon Clients & Kelowna Clients BOTH Welcome.

Time & Date: Sunday, December. 8th at Noon

Place: Meeting at the Sails, Kelowna Waterfront Park

Bring: Treats (No Kibble), Regular Leashes, Training collars if necessary, Money for parking

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

Time & Date: Thursday, December. 12th 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. 

Price: FREE

Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES FULL~ TAKING WAIT LIST

with Wild Horseman Sleigh Rides~ SilverStar

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

Time & Date: Saturday, December.21st at 3pm

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 HIGH VALUE TREATS! NO KIBBLE!), Regular Leash, Layered Warm & Waterproof clothing, Jackets for dogs (optional), Winter Boots, $ for food/coffee & price of admission. Feel free to dress your dog up ;) it's almost Christmas!

Price: 

Adult: $25

Child (2-13): $15

Dog: $15

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 45 minute tour meanders the back trails to the Wild Horseman's Cabin where you will enjoy delicious mug of hot chocolate and cookies.