These sessions are for past clients who have finished our group training OR clients looking to complete their 4th or 5th class.
Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -30 degrees 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
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
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 6pmMeeting 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: FREEWorking 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 ;) its 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 Horsemans Cabin where you will enjoy delicious mug of hot chocolate and cookies.
