Kamis, 31 Maret 2016

Next Weeks Behaviors

Last WeekLevel 1: Down, Wait at the Door, Relax for Veterinary ExamsLevel 2: Give/Drop, FetchThis WeekLevel 1: Nose touch, Recall, Walk on LeashLevel 2: Paw touch, Stand StillHomework Level 1: Practice down in a variety of environments, change the amount of time they must stay down, and whats going on around them at the time frequently.  Generalize wait at the door to getting in and out of the car.  Practice handling your dogs ears, mouth,...

A video EVERYONE should watch!

? An amazing video about Pitbulls, and their struggle. This video will bring a tear to your eye, because the truth is so sad... and not enough people know the truth. Please watch this video... and share it if it moves you. ?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0rKSnzWeq8Here is the link to their Facebook page, they are located in the lower mainland... BChttps://www.facebook.com/hugab...

Leash Training Having a Head Collar for Dogs

The head collar for dogs is really a dog training collar thats designed much like a halter for any horse. Its a good option to presenting a few of the older, training devices that could deliver some pain like a help with training for example pinch collar, Woodhouse collar or and electronic collar. Ive been using one both young dogs and that i can honestly say it really works. The head collar is created by a number of different makers and all sorts...

Seasons 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 20...

Training For Agressive Dogs In Your Home

You just brought that cute, cuddly little pet home to your family. All of a sudden you wonder where the growling and snapping monster came from. Four furry legs on that sweet dog seem to be backing you into a corner. Growling and snapping just isnt what you expected. Dont you think its about time to enroll yourself in a course on Training for Aggressive Dogs?Why Did This Happen To Me?Those defensive actions are really licenses for attack, some of...

Puppy Class 12 Weeks 09 27 10

Today we worked on:Hand TargetingLoose Leash WalkingOne for You, One for Him  (avoiding resource guarding with other dogs)Play Time!!!Collar grabsWeight ChecksHomework:Continue to work on the things that your puppy already knows.  Aim for 2-3 short training sessions every d...

Rabu, 30 Maret 2016

Adventure Walk Rescheduled

Due to high winds our Adventure Walk for today is being rescheduled to next Saturday at 10:00am.  Please let me know if you have any questio...

Effective Strategies To Training Your Dog

Every dog requires training to some extent in order to learn what to do and of course, what not to do. These tips should help you train your dog.Teach your puppy his or her name before you start to train him or her, as this creates a bond. Use his name frequently, and make clear that you want him to respond by coming to you when you call his name. There is no other word your puppy should be taught first. Make sure to spend time with your dog in order...

Wednesday May 15th Drop In

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is a pouring rain, or high winds, 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...

New Class Schedule Homework and See You in January!

First things first, the first four weeks of our new schedule is posted here: New Class Schedule (scroll to the bottom of the page).  Be sure to let me know which classes you plan on attending as soon as you can.  You can call or email to reserve your spot in your selected classes.Your homework over the holidays is to make your dog a special treat or do a special activity with him and tell us about it.  Our Pup of the Month for...

March 21 March 28 Drop Ins

These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their last class.Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is a pouring rain, or high winds, 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...

JULY 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 Sessions are weather dependent. If it is raining hard, high winds or thunder and lightening 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. Please also check on this blog on a regular basis to make sure that no changes have been made to times or locations of the class you are wanting to attend.

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: Monday, July.9th at 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN FINISHED!
Time & Date: Tuesday, July.10th at 7:30pm

Place: Edo Japan - Same strip mall as Earls
Bring: Treats, long leads, money for coffee, reflective collars/jackets for dogs if you have them- DRESS WARM
Price: FREE  
Working on: Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, Confidence Boosting and Problem Behaviour.


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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED!
Time & Date: Wednesday, July.11th at 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED!
Time & Date: Thursday, July.12th at 6pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, confidence building, manners & socializing working with pager collars and problem behaviour

Selasa, 29 Maret 2016

Happy December! Schedule HOWLiday Party and Pup of the Month

Wow, its December already!  Kona is now our Pup of the Month so be sure to check him out here, hes really awesome, adorable, and a real joy to have in class.Dont forget out HOWLiday party coming up next week!  Thursday December 8th, from 6:30 to 8:00pm well have treats and fun and games for people and dogs and wed LOVE to see all of you.  Well have photographer Jennifer Meyers available to take amazing pictures of your pets...

How to train a dog quickly

Many dog owners are in search of a rapid answer to how to train a dog quickly. For such an urging necessity there are not too many answers, since by “quickly” we don’t mean hours or days but at least a couple of weeks. If you’re wondering how to train a dog quickly you probably also need to know that it is absolutely necessary to practice with the dog as much as possible for the skills to actually develop. Otherwise, training may prove highly...

The Importance of Chew Toys

Ive always been a fan of appropriate chew toys for puppies, but did you know that adults need chew toys too?  They need them more than puppies!  I call it "Give your Dog a Job".  Please click on this link for information on Errorless Chew Toy Training.  Your dog will thank you!  http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/errorless-chewtoy-trainingMy favorite Chew Toys are Kong, Everlasting Treat Ball and/or Fireplug, any Premier...

Senin, 28 Maret 2016

Is puppy Prozac a good option

About a year ago, I started working with a family who adopted a 2-year old cattle dog.  Their older cattle dog, Miles, passed away (I also worked with him), and when they adopted Radar, he had some behaviors that werent so good.  They worked diligently with Radar on a behavior treatment plan for several months, and while he made improvements,...

Innotek Dog Training Collars

Once youve decided on using dog training collars and also have checked its legality inside your locality, the next matter to select may be the brand to purchase. There are many brands of dog collars employed for training. Innotek dog training collars are popular for many reasons. Innotek dog collars boast the next features: ReadyTest? With ReadyTest? youre assured of correct collar fit, battery charge status and alert on dog collar system issues....

Shock Collar Dog Training the fast and simple Way

Dog training having a shock collar is a great method to quickly and easily train your pet. Because of the training shock collar dogs are coerced into behaving faster and stop them from being distracted too much time that could hinder your dog training. Shock collars and then any type of collar training may appear type of cruel, however they dont actually shock your dog. The shock is much more of the stimulation like when someone gets shocked by static...

Train Your Dog Properly With This Guides

Dog training can be very intimidating to someone that has never done it before. There is a lot of information out there and sorting through it all can seem difficult. These are just some tips to help you start out with dog training the right way.The best way to teach a dog good behavior is to never let poor behavior take hold. Dogs find it much harder to break existing bad habits than to learn new, positive ones. For instance, a dog that is never...

Facts About Dog Training Need To Know

If you have never tried to train an animal, the idea may be rather intimidating. There is a lot of information out there and sorting through it all can seem difficult. These are just some tips to help you start out with dog training the right way.Your dog should enjoy being trained by you. Keep in mind that your dog does not have an attention span that goes beyond fifteen minutes. Keep your rewards coming and vary what you give them. Your dog should...
 

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