Life in the Ruff!

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$30/visit

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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

Current Top Pro

Hired 112 times

Serves Saint Ann, MO

Background checked

1 employee

6 years in business

Business hours

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

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2025

2022

Services offered

Type of animal

Dog

Cat

Other indoor animal

Other outdoor animal

Requested services

Giving food and water

Taking pet outside

Providing companionship

Changing litter or bedding

Work location

I travel to my customers

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Reviews

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

Great 4.7

44 reviews

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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

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

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.

Pet Sitting

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

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.

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