Life in the Ruff!

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About

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 116 times

Serves Saint Ann, MO

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1 employee

6 years in business

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2025

2022

Services offered

Dog training package

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Reviews

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

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Matthew I.

Jul 10, 2026

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Denise did a great job looking after our dog while we were away. She was very professional and followed the instructions we had left for our dog's medications.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

Alexandra K.

Sep 24, 2025

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We were very pleased with the services Life in the Ruff provided in assisting us with walking our son’s lovable Doberman. She was helpful in demonstrating on how to walk him instead of him walking us. He was a fast learner and very cooperative with the trainer. We wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Deborah H.

Jul 19, 2026

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Absolutely a gem! Very professional. Attention to details. Prompt. Great communicator. Just a good wholesome person all around. She watched my 2 horses while out of town. Amazing work ethic. Willing to learn. I can’t say enough about Denise.

Details: Other outdoor animal • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting

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

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