Life in the Ruff!

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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

Hired 96 times

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1 employee

4 years in business

Payment methods

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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Karly H.

Aug 13, 2024

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I put in a request for a conversation and within 5 minutes got a phone call. She was so thorough talking me through everything. I have a dog who is extremely reactive and recently aggressive. I felt like I was failing him with no help. But, we’ve scheduled evaluations and we’re on the road to better things! I’m so excited to see how my dogs behavior changes and have this help! I will update after training:)

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Kathi J.

Jul 7, 2024

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It is difficult to choose only three items that I liked about working with Ruff! I feel like she has been the best dog care provider I have had! She knew about dogs. How to approach, how to become acquainted with my dog, caring for my dog in my absence, and made me feel comfortable while I was gone! She sent a text and picture to show how it was going with my dog- very reassuring. Her fees were very reasonable. She stopped by the day before she was to provide services to meet my dog and myself. Overall a wonderful experience!

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • My home, venue, etc.

Life in the Ruff!'s reply

Thank you so much!!! I enjoyed staying with Sabre!! Looking forward to staying with her again!!! ~Denise~

Pet Sitting

Dany S.

Nov 14, 2023

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We love Denise!, she is absolutely wonderful, she became more than a trainer a friend. Fully recommended

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

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

Therese c.

Sep 16, 2022

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Denise was a good source of information. She came to initiate training for our puppy. We gained confidence and appreciated her knowledge.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

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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