Dhruv S.
Riverside, WA
Trainer/Reactive BehaviorConsultant
Pet care experience
I work from home and specialize in dogs with special behavior, reactivity (aggression, guarding, territorial guarding) needs, and of course all kinds of pups! I have a dog who I am training to be a service animal. I am also teaching him how to talk with buttons! Apart from daily 45-60 minutes of sniff walks, and exercise, I give dogs enrichment toys, puzzles and brain training activities to keep their mind sharp, reduce anxiety, boredom and destructive behavior.
Reviews
Dhruv was communicative and prompt. They asked all the right questions to prepare properly before walking my dogs. Handling a 65 lb, 10 month old Siberian Husky is no small feet along with a very stubborn and particular about her habits Shiba Inu. I was relieved to know that they were well exercised and handled together as they are both still learning leash manners. I was given a photo of each walk and even a video.
Dhruv was fantastic! We contacted her when our usual sitter wasn’t available. It is always a little nerve racking to leave Pedro with someone new because he is a reactive dog. Dhruv welcomed Pedro right away and she sent me plenty pictures of them cuddling on the coach! It put me at ease. Thank you, Dhruv!
Terrible experience. Dhruv was initially so excited to sit my dog and went out of her way to pursue us as clients. Then within hours of drop off she started making outrageous claims about my dog’s behavior and cancelled the two day stay. I’m really at a loss how someone who advertises themselves as having experience as a “trainer/reactive behavior consultant” could be so overwhelmed so quickly.
Good communication with us while watching our dog. He was happy and tired when we returned. Will def use Dhruv again
About Dhruv S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I offer behavior consulting, board and train, behavior correction, safe socialization, and positive reinforcement corrective techniques to modify behavior and reduce reactivity. The charges here are indicative of boarding dogs aged 1.5 years – 9 years with no special needs. My behavior consulting rates and boarding rates for special needs are different and tailored personally to the client and dog. This is to ensure I can budget the dedicated time and adequate attention to the dog. Since I work from home, I can manage dogs with separation anxiety.
Home
Information Dhruv S. would like to know about your pet
It is important pet parents share food and environmental allergies, any dietary restrictions and any exercise or mobility challenges. I also need to know if the dogs aren’t comfortable with other dogs
A typical day
I engage all pets in a lot of enrichment activities like scatter feeding, food scavenging, food toys, and multiple games of fetch, tug, or whatever they prefer
Services
Dhruv can host
Dhruv can watch in your home
Availability
I take dogs for a 20-minute walk between 7-8 AM followed by playtime and scatter/enriched breakfast feeding. At noon, I give them some chew bones, frozen Kong or puzzles for the mid-day zoomies. 4-6 PM is dedicated dog time where we go to the park for fetch or play, dinner and enrichment activities at home, and play football or “find it” for dogs who haven’t been able to burn all their energy yet. At night around 9, I take the dogs for a quick 5-minute potty break as well.
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About Dhruv S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I offer behavior consulting, board and train, behavior correction, safe socialization, and positive reinforcement corrective techniques to modify behavior and reduce reactivity. The charges here are indicative of boarding dogs aged 1.5 years – 9 years with no special needs. My behavior consulting rates and boarding rates for special needs are different and tailored personally to the client and dog. This is to ensure I can budget the dedicated time and adequate attention to the dog. Since I work from home, I can manage dogs with separation anxiety.
Home
Information Dhruv S. would like to know about your pet
It is important pet parents share food and environmental allergies, any dietary restrictions and any exercise or mobility challenges. I also need to know if the dogs aren’t comfortable with other dogs
A typical day
I engage all pets in a lot of enrichment activities like scatter feeding, food scavenging, food toys, and multiple games of fetch, tug, or whatever they prefer
Location
Everett, WA
Pets
Dhruv S.
Riverside, WA