Life in the Ruff!

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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 113 times

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1 employee

6 years in business

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

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2025

2022

Services offered

Type of animal

Cat

Horse

Bird

Pig

Service type

Evaluate needs

Address nuisance behaviors

Address fears or anxieties

Teach basic commands

Location of training

At customers' home

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Reviews

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

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Alexandra K.

Sep 24, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Karly H.

Aug 13, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Daniel W.

Mar 7, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

I and my dog-berts are very pleased with the service and care taken during the pet-sitting provided. Thanks so very much DB!!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Short visit (30 minutes) • Three times a day • 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

Jeanette W.

Feb 21, 2022

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Denise was the perfect cat sitter for our very "feisty" boy with some behavioral issues. She communicated with us daily by text and included a photo. She is obviously very experienced with all types of animal personalities, and we felt comfortable and confident choosing her. I hope she will want to come back and cat sit for us in the future.

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

Life in the Ruff!'s reply

Thank you!!❤️❤️ I definitely can’t wait to see Dublin again! He’s a great kitty and my new BFF!!!

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