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 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. (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 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*************************************************************
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. (and our Facebook page)
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DATE CHANGE Kal Tire Place Drop-In Session -FINISHED
**ACCEPTING DONATIONS for Vernon and District Animal Care Society for the month of January. For more info please visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDACS**
Time & Date: Sunday, January. 18th at 6pm Sunday, January. 25th at 6pmPlace: 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: FREEWorking on: Confidence Boosting Drills, Distractions/Games, distance, informal commands, recalls, manners & socialization and problem behaviour.
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**ACCEPTING DONATIONS for Vernon and District Animal Care Society for the month of January. For more info please visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VDACS**
Time & Date:
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.
Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED
Time & Date: Sunday, February. 1st at 4pmPlace: 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, 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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Winter Carnival Parade Drop-In Session
Time & Date: Sunday, February. 1st at 4pm
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, 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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Winter Carnival Parade Drop-In Session
FINISHED
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. 7th 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.PLEASE NOTE: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON. Your dog must be okay to be within 5 feet of other dogs.
This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!! This years theme is Rock n Roll.
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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. 7th 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.
PLEASE NOTE: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON. Your dog must be okay to be within 5 feet of other dogs.
This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!! This years theme is Rock n Roll.
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BX Dog Park Drop-InPOSTPONED ONE WEEK
Time & Date: Sunday, February. 8th at 4pmPlace: 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. (**If you have a head lamp or a flashlight, please bring that as well**)Price: FREEWorking on: Distractions, distance, 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.
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. (**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. NEED TO WORK ON SOMETHING?!?! TALK TO US ;)
Please Note: There will be off leash dogs at this class.
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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED
Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED
Time & Date: Thursday, February. 12th at 6pmPlace: 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, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.
~ The world is our playground ~
Time & Date: Thursday, February. 12th 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, Distractions, informal and formal commands, desensitizing to cars, people, sounds...etc, working with sensitivities and problem behaviour.
Please Note: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON.
~ The world is our playground ~
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Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride
with Wild Horseman Sleigh Rides~ SilverStar
Limited Space Available
(Please email Monique to hold a spot- monique@therufflife.ca)
(Please email Monique to hold a spot- monique@therufflife.ca)
Time & Date: Saturday, Febuary.14th 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.
Price: (Please bring exact change)
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.
PLEASE NOTE: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON. Your dog must be okay to be within 5 feet of other dogs.
PLEASE NOTE: All dogs MUST be on-leash for this class. ONE DOG PER PERSON. Your dog must be okay to be within 5 feet of other dogs.
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.
