End of September Drop Ins

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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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DOWNTOWN DROP IN FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, September. 22nd 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 ~

To view photos from this class please click on this link(even if you dont have Facebook you will still be able to view these photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151675612451409.1073741892.279161771408&type=3

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE- CANCELLED DUE TO INCIDENT AT KAL PARK

Time & Date: Tuesday, September. 24th at 6pm
Place: Kal Park- Cousins Bay Parking Lot
Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners/dogs, dogs favourite toy (optional)
Price: FREE
Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.
Additional Notes: We will be hiking around the dog friendly areas of Kal Park. Park rule is that all dogs must be on a leash. We will doing the wall at Kal Park.

MAP: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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FUN TRACKING FINISHED

You MUST pre-register

All dogs can do this! It is great fun! The dog will either learn how to ground or air scent to find their owners. Please be prepared to have a amazing time. You can eventually teach your dog to find your keys, toys, food, other people...etc. (This is a fun tracking class, it is not Schutzhund Style Tracking)

Time & Date: Sunday, September. 29th at Noon

Place: To be announced to participants only

Bring: High Value Treats (No Kibble), Long Leads, You MUST bring either a harness or a regular flat collar or your dog will NOT be able to track, Training collars if necessary

Price: $10.00 per family- Cash only. (Only one dog per person please)


To view photos from this class please click on this link(even if you dont have Facebook you will still be able to view these photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151688043826409.1073741893.279161771408&type=3

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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, September. 29th 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. 
IF YOU HAVE A FLASH LIGHT OR HEAD LAMP- PLEASE BRING IT!

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

To view photos from this class please click on this link(even if you dont have Facebook you will still be able to view these photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151688467626409.1073741894.279161771408&type=1

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21.46 in Dog Training, drop, events, february, ins, january

Drop In Sessions: These sessions are for past clients who have finished training OR clients looking to complete their last class.

Drop in Sessions are weather dependent. If it is a blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -20 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. **

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN- FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Wednesday, January. 4th at 6:30pm

Place: Infront of Edo Japan- Fruit Union Plaza. (Down from 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: Saturday, January.7th at 1pm

Place: Bx Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)
Price: FREE   
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour


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BX DROP IN SESSION FINISHED!!
Time & Date: Monday, January.9th at Noon

Place: Bx Dog Park 
Bring: Treats, long leads (PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING TREATS! NO KIBBLE!)
Price: FREE   
Working on: Distractions, Distance, and informal commands, come command (out of play), tricks, working with pager collars and problem behaviour

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ADVANCED TRAINING SESSION~ (Prerequisite is that you have been to at least 2 of the Bx Drop In Sessions in the past)FINISHED!!

Time & Date: Thursday, January.12th at 6pm

Place: Back of the Westbild Center (The Old Multiplex~ Behind the Big Safeway) 

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January February Drop Ins

21.19 in Dog Training, drop, february, ins, january

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 blizzard, high winds, Bad/Closed Roads, Temperatures below -25 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. **

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-

Time & Date: Friday, January. 25th at 3pm
Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 
Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, Jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.
Price: FREE
Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN  

Time & Date: Thursday, January. 31st at 6:00pm

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, jackets/sweaters for dogs 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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This will be a fun drop in session that is REALLY going to work in desensitizing and socializing your dog! ?To everything from Clowns to Decorated Floats!

Time & Date: Saturday, February. 2nd 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/sweaters for dogs if necessary.  (The theme for this years carnival is PREHISTORIC- so if you would like to dress up your dog that would be GREAT!)

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!

This is going to be a blast! If you want ~ Dress up your dog and make a statement!!!

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Wednesday, February. 6th at 1pm

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars, jackets/sweaters for dogs if necessary.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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End of July Drop Ins

01.36 in Dog Training, drop, end, ins, july, of

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, or extreme temperatures 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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DOWNTOWN DROP IN  --- CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT... we will be doing more down town once it is cooler. The asphalt is just to hot for the dogs pads.

Time & Date: Thursday, July.25th 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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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Thursday, August.1st 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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CLOSED FOR AUGUST LONG WEEKEND

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February March Drop Ins

16.27 in Dog Training, drop, february, ins, march

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 dressed  in layers and are wearing water proof shoes 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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 BX DROP IN SESSION - FINISHED

Time & Date: Friday, February. 22nd at Noon

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE-  FINISHED

Time & Date: Saturday, February. 23rd at 1pm

Place: Kal Park- Jade & Juniper Parking Lot (Located down Kidston Rd)

Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, dogs favourite toy (optional)

Price: FREE

Working on: We will be working on a couple things- but this is mostly a fun event.

Additional Notes: I believe parking is free this time of year- and the dogs are allowed in the entire park during the off season.

MAP: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kalamalka_lk/kalamalka_park.pdf

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WESTBILD DROP-IN- CANCELLED!!!

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 24th at 6pm

Place: Back bottom parking lot of the Westbild/Multiplex Parking Lot

Bring: Treats, long leads, water for owners, dogs favourite toy, Jackets for dogs (optional), Dress in Layers.

Price: FREE

Working on: We will be working on advanced training, tricks, confidence boosting, recalls & come commands.

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Friday, March. 1st at Noon

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES with Wild Horseman Sleigh Rides~ SilverStar

(Limited Space Available~ Please email Monique to hold a spot- monique@therufflife.ca)

~CARPOOL MAY BE AVAILABLE~ 

Time & Date: Saturday, March. 2nd 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: 

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.

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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Sunday, March. 3rd at Noon

Place: Bx Ranch Dog Park 

Bring: Treats (No kibble), Long Leads, Training collars.

Price: FREE

Working on: Distractions, distance, informal commands, recalls, confidence building, manners & socialization and problem behaviour

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