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Ria D.

North syracuse, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Ria can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Ria can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Our dogs are our children. myself and my husband spend all of our off time with our dogs bringing them into different environments and training them in special aids such as support and hunting. also continue to reinforce good healthy behaviors and redirect from negative and unwanted behaviors. Meals are twice a day 5:30am and 5:00pm. place training weekly. individual training is done in rotation threw the week and consistency is key here . and lots of time outside with agility stations in fenced in area. on the weekends we like to take them to a private land space to run around and practice recall. ** If you are looking for or need training classes i offer these as well from beginner puppy stages to reinforcing good behaviors. a message and quick modification is all that takes. Just ask for my card** ***IF YOU NO LONGER NEED A REQUEST PLEASE REACH OUT AND CANCEL****

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About Ria D.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

i am able to take care of all size and needed dogs. with a fenced in yard and agility station, grooming station in house and scheduled eating habits. dogs are family and are on beds, furniture however dog beds are plenty as well as treats :) place training is a necessity in our house in understanding the alpha dynamic. Our Dogs understand boundaries and also when space is needed. every dog has a different personality. all 3 dogs were adopted under 1 year old and are very socialized with other dogs. social ques are extremely important to us thus why we take are time with are meet and greet process.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ria D. would like to know about your pet

***IF SOMTHING CHANGES PLEASE LET ME KNOW**** our dogs eat 50/50 raw/ dehydrated food it has more benefits and they love it. supplements and probiotics. i will update owners with pictures and if anything special is needed and or requested. i am very honed in on skin and movement issues and if they are not eating or acting normally i will let you know because as a mother of 3 fur babies i would want to know everything like an overbearing person. {{{These messages are just information for you and not meant to be rude or negative.}}}

A typical day

heritage park (When its nice) is one of the best parks i know. dogs have a fenced in agility place and walking area. We also like to take them bike riding, we have both an attachment for our runners to run along side us while we ride and a wagon for our more leisure paws. being outside is an amazing experience. Treats, Kong's, homemade fruit treats. and the ability to train in a semi disturbed environment. Homemade organic treats available too per request :) positive reinforcement. that means (baby talk) when a positive behavior is done, and a more stern voice when the behavior needs correction. watching TV, and having them relax as well as running around with new toys and bones

Location

North syracuse, NY

Ria D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Spunky, knowledgeable Dog Trainer<3

Pet care experience

*** Please respond if you no longer need boarding service *** Experience in boarding, grooming, training and aiding dogs in living there best and most capable life for there owners and themselves. knowledge about medication and training plans, with grooming and food schedules and options available. i love to watch as they pick up and understand what's being asked and find the basics are soooo important in maintaining that owner/canine relationship. place training available. -Offering Training at different levels - Experience with reactive dogs/ aggressive behavior -strict schedules if needed/requested. - many pictures of your babies living the best life. ***NO BOOKING FOR LESS THEN 24HR/SAME DAY BOARDING *****

Reviews

Melissa S.
Boarding • Jun 08, 2025
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Extremely happy with Copper's boarding experience! It has been a long time since boarding and I was a bit nervous as Copper can be very anxious and hyper when it comes to play. Ria took time introducing her pack and went for another visit with pack. I was confident Copper was in good hands! Received pictures throughout his stay. I would highly recommend.

Aaron K.
Boarding • Apr 11, 2025
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Highly recommend! Our maniac Malinois came back happy and tired after a week, no easy feat, thank you!

Emily L.
Boarding • Feb 26, 2025
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Lily had the best time as always!

Aaron K.
Boarding • Feb 09, 2025
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Understanding and competent with our 100lb maligator, he came back tired and happy, and we loved the photo updates along the way!

About Ria D.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

i am able to take care of all size and needed dogs. with a fenced in yard and agility station, grooming station in house and scheduled eating habits. dogs are family and are on beds, furniture however dog beds are plenty as well as treats :) place training is a necessity in our house in understanding the alpha dynamic. Our Dogs understand boundaries and also when space is needed. every dog has a different personality. all 3 dogs were adopted under 1 year old and are very socialized with other dogs. social ques are extremely important to us thus why we take are time with are meet and greet process.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Ria D. would like to know about your pet

***IF SOMTHING CHANGES PLEASE LET ME KNOW**** our dogs eat 50/50 raw/ dehydrated food it has more benefits and they love it. supplements and probiotics. i will update owners with pictures and if anything special is needed and or requested. i am very honed in on skin and movement issues and if they are not eating or acting normally i will let you know because as a mother of 3 fur babies i would want to know everything like an overbearing person. {{{These messages are just information for you and not meant to be rude or negative.}}}

A typical day

heritage park (When its nice) is one of the best parks i know. dogs have a fenced in agility place and walking area. We also like to take them bike riding, we have both an attachment for our runners to run along side us while we ride and a wagon for our more leisure paws. being outside is an amazing experience. Treats, Kong's, homemade fruit treats. and the ability to train in a semi disturbed environment. Homemade organic treats available too per request :) positive reinforcement. that means (baby talk) when a positive behavior is done, and a more stern voice when the behavior needs correction. watching TV, and having them relax as well as running around with new toys and bones

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Ria D.

North syracuse, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews