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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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.

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!

October-November Drop-In Session's

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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I am now in my third trimester, and all of the classes are tentative at this time. Please keep checking back on a regular basis, to make sure no dates have been moved, post-poned or cancelled. 

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Urban Adventure Drop-In ~FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, October. 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, Using Obstacles  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: Sunday, October. 18th 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: Commands with high distractions, Commands with distance, Advancing obedience, 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 Tire Place Drop-In ~FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, October. 21st at 6pm

Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, 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, scent games, distractions/games, distance, advancing obedience, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In ~ POSTPONED ONE WEEK

Time & Date: Thursday, October. 22nd at 6pm

Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, 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, scent games, distractions/games, distance, advancing obedience, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Fall or Halloween Picture Drop-In-CANCELLED DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY/DEATH

We invite our clients to come out and get Halloween Pictures or Fall Pictures done. We welcome families, and DEFINITELY would LOVE to have the dogs come dressed up! 

Time & Date: Sunday, October. 25th at 11am-1pm (This drop in will be weather dependant)

Place: Location to be determined/announced

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, costumes (optional) and Smiles 

Price: $10 per family.

Working on: This is a picture drop in. We will be doing no obedience or group activities. Families are MORE then welcome to come out, or you can just have your dog in the picture! You will receive 3 edited copies of the photos in high quality via email. (disks are available upon request)

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Urban Adventure Drop-In ~FINISHED

Time & Date: Wednesday, October. 28th 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, Using Obstacles  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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In ~FINISHED

Time & Date: Thursday, October. 29th at 6pm

Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, 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, scent games, distractions/games, distance, advancing obedience, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Kal Tire Place Drop-In ~FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, November. 15th at 6pm

Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, 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, scent games, distractions/games, distance, advancing obedience, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Urban Adventure Drop-In   CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!!

Time & Date: Tuesday, 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, PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE A REGULAR COLLAR ON YOUR DOG. 

Price: FREE 

Working on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Using Obstacles  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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Kal Tire Place Drop-In--FINISHED 

Time & Date: Thursday, November. 19th at 6pm

Place: Kal Tire Place back bottom parking lot.(Formally the Wesbild Centre & the Multiplex) 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Regular leashes, 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, scent games, distractions/games, distance, advancing obedience, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.

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Urban Adventure Drop-In --FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, November. 22nd 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, Using Obstacles  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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Urban Adventure Drop-In --FINISHED

Time & Date: Tuesday, November. 24th 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, Using Obstacles  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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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!