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 Drop In Sessions

14.24 in Dog Training, drop, in, january, 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 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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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN -FINISHED

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 6th at 4:00pm

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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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Friday, January. 11th at Noon- -FINISHED

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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FUN~ KAL PARK HIKE- CANCELLED!

Time & Date: Sunday, January.13th at 1pm

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

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 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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NIGHT TIME-DOWNTOWN DROP IN 

Time & Date: Sunday, January. 13th 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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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Friday, January. 18th at Noon

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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BX DROP IN SESSION 

Time & Date: Saturday, January. 19th at 2pm

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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New Class Schedule Homework and See You in January!

13.49 in and, class, Dog Training, homework, in, january, new, schedule, see, you

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 January has not been selected yet, remember that participating in the homework is your way to nominate your dog.

January is National Train Your Dog Month so classes will be 15% and well have some fun contests going on, as well as having an open house January 19th from 6-8:00pm so if you have friends or family who have questions about our training methods, services, or just training in general be sure to invite them!

Were looking forward to some fun new class offerings in the coming year including tricks classes, scent games, Treibball, and others so be sure to watch the schedule.  Im also looking for volunteers to participate in a doggy flash mob!  Practice dates will be announced soon, if youre interested or have questions please email Alyson at browndogcabt@gmail.com.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and well miss you all until next year!

Happy Training!

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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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January February Drop In Sessions

14.50 in Dog Training, drop, february, in, january, sessions

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

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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 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, 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.

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Downtown Drop-In Session FINISHED

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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BX Dog Park Drop-InPOSTPONED ONE WEEK

Time & Date: Sunday, February. 8th at 4pm

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

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)

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.

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.

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