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Shira S.
Walnut Creek, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Devoted Dog Lover And Mama Who Offers A Positively Delightful Experience!
5.0
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Shira S from Walnut Creek, California
Experience the joy of trusting your precious fur babies with a devoted dog lover and mama who offers a positively delightful experience! As a responsible mama to two large brown dogs and a human, I am thoughtful, reliable, and well-versed in caring for pups of all sizes. My background as a...
Shira can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, administration of medicine, daily feeding
5.0
"Shira has been caring for and walking my Ridgeback rescue as needed for the last year and a half. She has been wonderfully compassionate and understanding as my dog is a rescue who needs lots of love and some basic training. Luna always comes home happy and listens...
Steve S.
Leyla K.
Fairfax, CA
$39-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Available For House sitting And Pet Care
5.0
(2)
Hi there, my name is Leyla and I'm deeply passionate about doing what is best for animals, both domesticated and wild. I also have lots of experience working with dogs, horses and cats - including caring for sick and aging animals as well as caring for 11 puppies at once! I've been trained in animal assisted psychotherapy which...
Leyla can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Leyla to pet sit through word of mouth in my neighborhood as she came highly recommended. She is very reliable, conscientious and our dog loved her. She took him on walks on the beach and sent us photos of what he was up to. He's a big, sometimes rebellious...
pascal G.
Jace P.
San Francisco, CA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Dog And Animal Lover Who Will Love Your Pets When You're Busy!
5.0
(1)
I love all animals, with a big soft spot for dogs. I have had two rescue dogs over the years. My first dog was a small dog who was partially blind and partially deaf. My current dog is a small dog who struggles with separation anxiety. With both, I have learned a lot about dog training and dog care. I have experience working as...
Jace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Jace walked our dog for several years. They were the absolute best! Jace treated our dog with so much care and love. Our dog loved Jace. She was super excited before Jace arrived and came home happy and ready for a nap. Our dog went through some health issues...
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Kyo R.
Walnut Creek, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Absolutely LOVE Pets And LOVE To Take Care Of Them House Sitting As Well
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a very flexible schedule and have pet sat forever. I have had many pets of my own (chickens, cats, fish, dogs) and know how important caring and loving them is. I have experience with special needs pets (my dog has bad anxiety) has had casts, have given pills, diabetic shots and cared for many sick pets. I have taken...
Kyo can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Kyo has been a great help to us! She is dependable, punctual, is a great communicator and natural caregiver. She has great energy and our senior dog just loves her! Kyo is a grown up and a joy to work with."
Sue A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience taking care of dogs, including senior canines with multiple medical needs. Animals are naturally drawn to and trusting of me. I truly believe that they can sense my pure heart and gentle nature. It brings me great joy to give love and care to animals. You can trust me to treat your animals as I...
Breanne can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, grooming & more
5.0
"Breanne has been wondering with our senior dog, she is honest and reliable - used her for housesitting and she really went above and beyond. From there we continued with dog care when we have busy work days with after work activities. I highly recommend her. "
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Ebru K.
San Francisco, CA
$19-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Animals are a passion for me. We had a dog when I was a kid and I grew up with him. I always feed and pet street cats and dogs. While I was in my country, I received training for dog walking and I used to walk dogs in my country as well. Spending time with animals is a pleasure for me.
Ebru can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming & more
Elizabeth F.
Daly City, CA
$16-21/hr
I have 3 cats at home and one 70lbs Shepherd/retriever mix. I have had cats my whole life and love taking care of animals. My dog went through training and his trainer has me come into the lessons to learn how to communicate with him better. I have dog sat in the past for smaller and larger dogs as well as kittens and cats.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
Hello! My name is Jaydah and I have many years of dog handling experience. I grew up with a variety of animals before settling with dogs and cats. I currently own a 15-year-old (& three legged) Maltese and a 3-year-old Anatolian/Great Pyrenees mix. I have breed specific experience from raising PitBulls and Shepherds while also...
Jaydah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I have experience with dogs, have attended several dog training, puppy training and agility training with my dog who passed away who was a big German Shepard lab mix, currently a dog parent to a Boston terrier who's a senior and is very spoiled.
Erica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Perla L.
San Francisco, CA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Dog Lover Here To Care Of One Of Your Family Member As If It Was My Own.
Hello,
My name is Perla . I am 21 years old originally from Hopkins, MN. I am fluent in Spanish and took 2 years of AMERICAN Sign Language. I am a newly graduated registered nurse. I am CPR trained and was trained as a Certified Nursing Assistant/ Home health aid. I really enjoy working with children, elderly and dogs. I am a...
Perla can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding, boarding & more
Hello! My name is Mia and I absolutely adore all types of animals! I worked at a pet store for a little over a year and I also have grown up with animals my whole life .. Dogs, cats, chickens, lizards, etc. .. I have a lot of experience caring for a variety of animals such as Reptiles, birds, insects, aquatic animals, Dogs,...
Miahana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Joyce C.
San Francisco, CA
$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been taking care of dogs since I was 12. I have had all kinds of different pets but dogs and puppies are going to be my favorite and it will never change. I love them and I care for them just like they are my own kids. I treat them nicely and love to play with them. I have trained and attended training for guide dogs for...
Joyce can also help with: Grooming, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Michelle M.
Concord, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been a dog and cat owner since I was a child. As an adult and a parent, have incorporated both cats and dogs successfully into my family. I love animals. I feel they add such a positive addition to our lives in so many ways. They, love, heal and can even teach us as we train them. I truly believe animals can extend our...
Michelle S.
Oakland, CA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! I have over 5 years of experience caring for animals. Currently, I own two dogs, a cat, and a rabbit (all of whom get along very well due to my training). Yes, I m a true animal lover and have tons of experience that will be beneficial to both you and your pet. Currently, my skill set covers the following: -Dog Walking...
Michelle can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training & more
I grew up around dogs and have been training them my whole life, I currently have a Dogo argentino in Fairfield who is a home protection trained dog with aggressive tendencies towards other animals so I know how to read body language when it comes to aggressive tendencies and how to escalate and redirect their attention. I also...
Athena can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, dog training & more
Alexandra S.
Oakland, CA
$20-30/hr
I volunteered for a year at the SF SPCA and learned so much about training young - and old! - dogs.
I'm confident in my own training to harness and walk your wonderful pup around where you feel comfortable in your neighborhood!
Alexandra can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Former professional dog walker, a little over 1 year of training and experience! Knowledgeable in dog psychology and behavior, with basic dog training skills. Doggo lover forever!
Madison can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
I am friendly and easy going. I have had cats & dogs all my adult life. I cherish each of my fur babies and I will treat yours as my own. Even though there is no professional training or experience, I may be the right person for you.
Denise can also help with: Administration of medicine
Kendra H.
Walnut Creek, CA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Walked the neighbors dog once a day during the week from middle school all the way until I graduated high school. Currently and Animal Science Major at Cal Poly and have taken many different classes pertaining to the safety, care, training, and management of pets. Volunteer work at a cattle ranch working with cattle, horses, and...
Kendra can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Megan E.
Benicia, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have A Lot Of Experience With Animals And Even Know Obedience Training And Animal Language
I have 10 years of experience with dogs, cats, farm animals and reptiles! I started getting serious with animals when I was 13 and worked my way up to knowing obedience training. I have a special way with animals and my job is to make sure your babies are safe and happy :)
I'd describe my personality as funny, easy going and...
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Recent dog trainer reviews from local pet parents in Richmond, CA
Shira S.
5.0
Shira has been caring for and walking my Ridgeback rescue as needed for the last year and a half. She has been wonderfully compassionate and understanding as my dog is a rescue who needs lots of love and some basic training. Luna always comes home happy and listens better to the commands worked on....
- Steve S.
Leyla K.
5.0
I hired Leyla to pet sit through word of mouth in my neighborhood as she came highly recommended. She is very reliable, conscientious and our dog loved her. She took him on walks on the beach and sent us photos of what he was up to. He's a big, sometimes rebellious dog, but he obeyed Leyla right...
- pascal G.
Jace P.
5.0
Jace walked our dog for several years. They were the absolute best! Jace treated our dog with so much care and love. Our dog loved Jace. She was super excited before Jace arrived and came home happy and ready for a nap. Our dog went through some health issues and Jace was so attentive and...
- Care member
Kyo R.
5.0
Kyo has been a great help to us! She is dependable, punctual, is a great communicator and natural caregiver. She has great energy and our senior dog just loves her! Kyo is a grown up and a joy to work with.
- Sue A.
Breanne F.
5.0
Could not be more happy with how well Breanne took care of our dogs Layla and Goose over the holidays. Breanne was responsive, knowledgeable and caring and went above and beyond, nursing one of our sick pups back to health after she got sick unexpectedly while we were away. We would definitely love...
- Laura P.
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FAQs for finding dog training near you in Richmond, CA
How much does dog training cost near me in Richmond, CA?
On average, dog training near you in Richmond, CA costs $17.50 per hour. That being said, training your dog can range from group classes to individual sessions with a professional and the average cost will depend on various factors, such as where you live, the type of training you receive, home training or board and train, the intensity level and the method used.
Why would I pay for dog training near me in Richmond, CA?
Hiring a dog trainer near you in Richmond, CA is an excellent opportunity to invest in the health and happiness of your furry best friend. A professional animal behavior specialist will be able to customize a training program tailored to you and your pup's lifestyle, from crate training to advanced commands. They have the knowledge needed to train your pup out of any behavioral issues, and to teach them new skills that will help them for years to come.
How often should I take my dog to a dog trainer near me in Richmond, CA?
The rate at which you should visit a professional dog trainer near you in Richmond, CA depends on the individual needs of your pet and how quickly they progress through their training program. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you visit your trainer at least once every few months or so in order to continue reinforcing their progress. However if you feel your pet is struggling then more frequent visits may be necessary until their skills improve. Some trainers may offer board and train services, which would also impact the amount of time you'd invest in training.
How can I find the best dog trainers near me in Richmond, CA?
To find good dog trainers or dog obedience classes near you in Richmond, CA, you can start your search on Care.com. Not only can you sort dog trainer profiles by location and price, but you can read reviews from their current and former customers. That way, you can gain some valuable insight from other pet parents who worked with them.
What type of results can I expect from engaging a professional trainer near me in Richmond, CA?
Engaging a professional dog trainer near you in Richmond, CA can bring about many benefits including increased obedience and improved socialization skills which will make everyday interactions easier between you and your pup. Training classes should give you an opportunity for both you and your pet to learn new skills together which will allow them develop better problem solving abilities as well as strengthen the bond between the two of you over time which in turn will create an even deeper level of trust between one another.