Life in the Ruff!

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$135

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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 90 times

Serves Saint Ann, MO

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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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Reviews

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

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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.

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

Louise R.

Jul 9, 2022

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Denise was so great with our pets! One of our dogs is not stranger friendly and she got her to relax and come around very quickly! She was very good with us, too. Sent us pictures and updates regularly. Would highly recommend!

Details: Dog • 4 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

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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