Richard A.
Richard A.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Professional K9 Trainer & Handler
Dogs have been a part of my life for over 25 years. I am a professional K9 trainer and handler with experience working with family pets, high-drive working dogs, puppies, large breeds, senior dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges. I own and operate Paws & Effect K9 Services and have worked with obedience, behavior modification, crate training, leash manners, socialization, and detection dogs. Your dog's safety, comfort, and well-being are my top priorities. Whether your dog needs a simple walk, overnight care, or extra structure and training, I provide reliable, professional care and treat every dog like one of my own.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Richard has been an incredible help with both caring for and training my dog. From the very beginning, he showed genuine patience, knowledge, and dedication. Not only does he provide excellent care, but he has also helped improve my dog's behavior, confidence, and obedience through consistent and effective training. It's clear that Richard truly loves animals and takes the time to understand each dog's individual needs. My dog is always excited to see him, which gives me great peace of mind knowing they're in such capable hands. I highly recommend Richard to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog caregiver and skilled trainer. His professionalism, reliability, and passion for what he does make him exceptional.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Pet care is a part of my daily routine. As a professional dog trainer and lifelong animal owner, I spend every day caring for, exercising, training, and monitoring dogs. This allows me to provide reliable care, frequent potty breaks, exercise, enrichment, and plenty of attention throughout the day. I maintain a flexible schedule and can accommodate the individual needs of your pet whenever possible.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety and well-being are my top priorities. I have extensive experience handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments, including puppies, seniors, and high-energy working breeds. Pets in my care receive constant supervision, structured routines, clean accommodations, and plenty of exercise and enrichment. I can follow medication schedules, feeding instructions, crate routines, and any special care requirements to ensure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and stress-free while you're away.
A typical day
A typical day will be based around your pet’s normal routine, energy level, and favorite activities. Dogs in my care can enjoy walks, playtime, games of fetch, enrichment activities, and plenty of attention. With my professional dog-training and K9-handling experience, I can also include basic obedience practice and mentally stimulating games. Whether your pet loves staying active or relaxing on the couch, I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsRichard can host up to 3 pets per night
- Before caring for your pet, I’d like to know about their normal routine, temperament, energy level, feeding schedule, medications, allergies, and any medical needs. Please also share how they behave around other dogs, people, children, and new environments. It’s important that I know about any fears, reactivity, resource guarding, escape habits, or history of aggression or biting. I’d also love to learn their favorite activities, commands, treats, and anything else that helps them feel safe and comfortable.