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 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 wearing water proof clothing if necessary. **
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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FUNKY PICTURES DROP-IN SESSION - FINISHED
Time & Date: Wednesday, June. 5th at 6:30pm
Place: Meeting at the parking lot on the right side of the Movie Theatre (Galaxy Cinemas)
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, 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 edited copies of the photos in high quality via internet. (disks are available upon request)
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DOWNTOWN DROP IN FINISHED
Time & Date: Thursday. June. 13th at 6pm
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 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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SUNSHINE FESTIVAL- FINISHED
This is an annual event that is put on by the Downtown Vernon Association. There is great entertainment, shopping, food, demos....etc. AND a great place to take your dog to socialize and desensitize them to people, situations, loud noises, crowds...etc.
Time & Date: Saturday, June.15th at Noon (Sunshine Festival is on from 9am-5pm)
Meeting Place: Nolan Drugs (On Main Street located just down from The Phoenix Steak House)
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, $ for food???
Price: FREE
Working on: This is more of a fun class- We will be working on socializing, desensitizing and confidence building. This is a FAMILY EVENT!
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A HIKE WITH THE RUFF LIFE & TRAIL WAGGERS- POSTPONED
Time & Date: Sunday, June.23rd- MEETING at 11am- till approx. 2pm
Meeting Place: 7724 Howe Dr, Coldstream. We are the last house before Coldstream Cemetery. OR...if you drive East past Freisens Country Tyme on Kal lake Rd. You will take your next right onto Howe Drive. We are the house and the end of the road, right in line with the yellow gate.
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, LUNCH/SNACK & WATER, Cameras...
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, LUNCH/SNACK & WATER, Cameras...
Price: FREE
Other Information: We will be joining Trail Waggers for a hike up King Eddy Area. We will be meeting at The Ruff Life first- and then we can car pool and follow each other to the hiking spot. Roads going up to the hiking spot are dirt roads with some ruts- This will be a harder hike, you are more then welcome to bring your own vehicle in case if you want to turn around and come back down the mountain. We will be stopping for snack/lunch- it is REALLY important that you bring a food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!
Other Information: We will be joining Trail Waggers for a hike up King Eddy Area. We will be meeting at The Ruff Life first- and then we can car pool and follow each other to the hiking spot. Roads going up to the hiking spot are dirt roads with some ruts- This will be a harder hike, you are more then welcome to bring your own vehicle in case if you want to turn around and come back down the mountain. We will be stopping for snack/lunch- it is REALLY important that you bring a food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!
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BX DROP IN SESSION -FINISHED
Time & Date: Thursday, June. 20th at 6pm
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), water for you & bug spray.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour
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A HIKE WITH THE RUFF LIFE & TRAIL WAGGERS
Time & Date: Sunday, June.23rd- MEETING at 11am- till approx. 2pm
Meeting Place: BUTCHER BOYS, SILVERSTAR ROAD
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, LUNCH/SNACK & WATER, Cameras...
Bring: Treats, Long Leads, Training collars if necessary, LUNCH/SNACK & WATER, Cameras...
Price: FREE
Other Information: We will be joining Trail Waggers for a hike up King Eddy Area. We will be meeting at The Ruff Life first- and then we can car pool and follow each other to the hiking spot. Roads going up to the hiking spot are dirt roads with some ruts- This will be a harder hike, you are more then welcome to bring your own vehicle in case if you want to turn around and come back down the mountain. We will be stopping for snack/lunch- it is REALLY important that you bring a food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!
Other Information: We will be joining Trail Waggers for a hike up King Eddy Area. We will be meeting at The Ruff Life first- and then we can car pool and follow each other to the hiking spot. Roads going up to the hiking spot are dirt roads with some ruts- This will be a harder hike, you are more then welcome to bring your own vehicle in case if you want to turn around and come back down the mountain. We will be stopping for snack/lunch- it is REALLY important that you bring a food for this hike. It is a rigorous hike!
