Life in the Ruff!

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$30/visit

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Introduction: My ultimate goal in watching your loved ones is to provide you the ability not to worry about your dogs or cats while you’re away. I’m experienced with multiple dogs of any kind and CPR and first aid certified. I also will watch pets with issues such as separation anxiety or aggression. Will also make sure any and all medications are administered. In addition I am a certified CCDT dog trainer.

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 93 times

Serves Saint Ann, MO

Background checked

1 employee

4 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2022

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Dana L.

Mar 31, 2022

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Denise has not been to sit my dogs yet . My trip in planned for July . She was kind enough to come meet my pets in advance . I’m sure she will do a wonderful job sitting them for the 10 days I’m gone on vacation.

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Providing exercise • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • My home, venue, etc.

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Jana I.

Feb 16, 2022

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I knew Pearl was in good hands with Denise! Her background with animals goes beyond pet sitting, which is a true testament to her love of our furry friends!

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Short visit (30 minutes) • A few times a week • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

Karen l.

Oct 10, 2023

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Was very happy with my experience with Denise! Sent daily updates and pics of my pup and kept me up to date on how he was doing, eating etc. My pup is full of anxiety but Denise remained positive and determined to understand him and make friends with him. That is huge to me because I love my pup and his happiness is also important to me. I hate leaving him but travel is too difficult with him, so I was happy to find Denise. She already has our next vacay dates on her calendar! I would definitely recommend.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Providing companionship • Dispensing medication • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

Rich M.

Jul 16, 2021

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We were very happy with everything! To say our dog is “extra” would be the understatement of the century, but she loved having Denise pet/house sit for us. So much so in fact that when Denise stopped by to drop our key off after we got back, our dog did a happy dance and wanted to get in the car with her! Thanks again, Denise (Life in the Ruff)

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Brian P.

Jul 3, 2023

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Wonderful sitter. Turned my over anxious dog into a mellow best friend. We have 4 dogs, and 2 of them have anxiety issues during thunder storms and fireworks. She had to deal with both scenarios and did a great job keeping them calm and comfortable.

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Denise Behrle

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I take this job seriously and treat your pets like my own.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A $75 consultation and meeting the pets
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’m a certified professional dog trainer and an experienced pet sitter. Certified in pet CPR and first aid