The Dog Tutor

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Introduction: Hello... My name is Don Henderson. I am a licensed dog trainer and behaviorist with 30 plus years experience. I have a passion for my profession and it shows in my work. My training methods are love, praise and reward. I teach you how to train your dog. There are no behavioral issues that I have not been able to handle. I provide individual lessons in your home/property. I offer per lesson sessions or packages. All lesson reviews are emailed to you so you have a written account of our lessons to practice, and I am always a phone call away to help. I would love to help you accomplish your training needs so you can have a well behaved pet to enjoy for many years! I also provide pet sitting services (dog walking, overnight or daily visits, pet taxi and poop scooping). I am bonded and insured, guarantee all of my work and can provide you with my excellent client references. I can be reached through Thumbtack. Don Henderson The Dog Tutor

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Hired 11 times

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27 years in business

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Lisa H.

Jun 29, 2015

Don is heaven sent for my 2 pups...he has been taking care of my babies for many months. He is responsible, professional, dependable and truly loving to both of them. Highly recommended and highly trusted in my home and with my pets.

Donna P.

Jul 1, 2015

Don is pet sitter for our 14 year old dachshund. He is reliable, loving and handles any situation that may arise with your animal with ease. I highly recommend Don. Our dog Koko loves her "home away from home".

Jane M.

Jul 8, 2015

Wish we'd hired Don sooner! He began training our Golden puppy when the group class training we had attended proved insufficient. He's done a remarkable job and is now our puppy walker too! Family and puppy are all very happy. Thanks Don!

Gretchen o.

Jun 12, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

This guy came to my home and did not much at all, but walk my dog in the back yard, then just came in my home and talked about a bunch of nonsence! I have been working with dogs for 35 years and only needed help with someone coming in when I am not home. ..he was trying to tell me dogs have no concept of time??? don't listen to this as they do!!!! you need to continue on what you are focusing on in training, you cant come back in a month or so , as it will set the dog back. so false don, and he was pulling ball , trying to get it out of my dogs mouth, you never challenge a dog.. I showed him how t o do it 2x and he told me to put the ball away? he really is maybe like a Petco trainer if that.. not a pro at all.. he knew I called his bluff. we were going to tell him thanks but no thanks, and was curious about him returning.. lol he never showed up... said he must of went to wrong house?? really I have been in the dog business for years, and if I'm at a wrong house, id call client, but that never happened.. just beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Genna K.

Nov 22, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

Don is amazing! He took great care of our animals. He gave us regular updates on their wellness. Our animals love him and we will definitely call him every time we travel!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$495.00 for unlimited lessons and guaranted results for life of your dog $15.00 for walking 1 dog and $20.00 for 2 or more $25.00 for 45 minutes for trail walking
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would like to have a meet and greet with you and your dog or dogs and go over what your needs are for your dog. example how old is your dog, any medications, does your dog get along with other dogs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified licensed dog trainer with the state of New York a graduate of k-9 training Academy and a Member of PetSitters Associates and have attended pet shows in various parts of the country. I also read several dog/cat publications. I am learning everyday. A new pet is a new challenge that I learn from. I am being re-certified in Pet CPR.