Whiskers & Paws

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l have been in business for several years offering dog training, and pet sitting services. l believe building trust and mutual respect are important in establishing a loving, rewarding relationship with your pet. With time, consistency & patience you can be successful. l help owners understand and train their dog to achieve their goal to have a happy, confident, obedient well behaved companion. TRAINING SERVICES: ** l use positive reinforcement training (using treats). If you are looking for other training methods, please look for another trainer. l work specifically with puppies and young dogs. My goal is to provide you the tools to give you a solid foundation going forward so your dog can be a Canine Good Citizen (CGC). l offer basic training, (including walking nicely on leash) or can customize training to your specific needs. l have experience working with deaf dogs, and senior dogs. Additional, behaviors include separation anxiety, nipping & biting, and house training. For additional information, and to see pictures of some of my clients, see my Facebook page Whiskers & Paws. Thank you for your consideration and reading my profile. PET SITTING SERVICES: l offer pet sitting services for the following: dogs, cats & birds. I take my time, l don't rush through visits. l treat your pet as one of my own. l send daily txt including pictures and/or videos so, you can see how your pet is doing. I also offer services for senior pets with special needs, and can give medication. I love the interaction with our furry friends. I have two pets of my own and enjoy the time l spend playing with them.

Overview

Hired 92 times

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1 employee

11 years in business

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Services offered

Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Doesn’t offer: Board and train

Dog training package

Puppy training

General obedience training

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Reviews

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

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Bill C.

Nov 1, 2020

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Debbie did an outstanding job for us. She is highly knowledgeable and was immensely helpful in training us how to get the best out of our dog. After the initial session we hired Debbie for five more sessions. During that 2 month timeframe our pet made tremendous progress. Debbie was very accommodating to schedule changes and invariably punctual.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • My home, venue, etc.

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Michele B.

Dec 4, 2020

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Debbie has been a Godsend to us. We unfortunately chose the wrong trainer when we first brought our puppy home. Debbie has undone a lot of problems that were never taken care of with the previous trainer- nipping/biting is gone and she follows commands so much better!! Our pup is only 10 months old so we still have a ways to go but we are so grateful for Debbie getting us on the right track!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Digging • Destructive behavior • Crate training • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.

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Aaron B.

May 6, 2021

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Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Providing exercise • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • My home, venue, etc.

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Joe L.

Oct 5, 2019

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I reached out to Debbie to help me get on the right track to training my 6 month old Presa Canario. She's a big dog and had no training as a shelter rescue. I was starting from scratch. Debbie replied right away, asked questions to get a good understanding of where I was at with my dog and our situation and then set up an appointment. She was responsive, and with just 1 session I'm already seeing improved results. Debbie was VERY thorough and walked me through all the do's and don'ts, pointed out good habits I already had and made suggestions and demonstrated what new things I should be doing. We covered quite a few basics but mostly housebreak training and separation anxiety. It was clear that Debbie knows her stuff especially with young animals. She also reached out a couple days after our session to follow up and check how we were doing. I'd highly reccomend her and would definitely use again! ~Joe

Details: 0 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training

Alicia C.

Dec 13, 2019

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Debbie really honed in on what we needed to work on for our rescue lab, Alice. While well behaved, and sweeter than sweet, she still needed some basic training and commands to make life even better for her and us. Debbie gave us practical advice and took her time to understand what we wanted for our family and Alice. Thanks so much for your help!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Debra Walker

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For training, and pet sitting services, please contact for pricing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For new clients, I request a meet & greet to give the new client and myself an opportunity to get to know each other, and an opportunity to meet your pet(s), to ensure a good fit for all.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have had dogs, and cats my entire life. I currently have a Rough Collie, and a cute black & white feline. I have trained my current dog through advanced training. We have completed the 3 levels of AKC certification. Canine Good Citizen (CGC), (CCGC), (UCCGC). Safety is my top concern. My goal is to provide a safe, fun, and caring experience for your pet. I treat your pet as one of my own.