*for walking services, I'm only looking for areas within a 15-minute walking distance from Sandtlaan street in Rijnsburg.

Hello! My name is Maria. I'm an experienced, sertified and responsible dog behaviorist.

I absolutely adore furry friends and have been around them my entire life.

I am strong and skilled enough to handle active or aggressive dogs, while also being calm and nurturing enough to earn the trust of anxious dogs. My own dog, Amur, was very unsocialized and anxious when I adopted him. Now he helps me with other dogs behavior corrections. It works amazing!

Dogs feel like they’re on vacation here. I host a small group (usually 2-4 dogs) entertained with walks, interesting trainings, indoor and outdoor games, and provide a personal, safe space tailored to their preferences (no crates unless requested). No slippery floors, sofas are low. They don't contact if they don't feel like, I have enough space. Most dogs prefer staying with the group. Depending on the situation, we go to a dog park with a training equipment or walk around, or to enjoy the sea beach. I have a lake, a river and a forest areas also near by. I will send you as much videos as you feel enough. 

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Additional training. 

Usual obedience training is, of course, included. 

If you'd like additional training during their stay, we can discuss pricing.

My training approach is based entirely on positive reinforcement, as I believe other methods simply don’t work.

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My dog.

My own dog, Amur, was very unsocialized and anxious when I adopted him. With positive reinforcement training, he now interacts wonderfully with others and even helps train other dogs. Learning from well-behaved dogs is one of the most effective training methods, and sometimes just one session is enough to see significant improvements.

Feel free to reach out for more information or to inquire about any specific services!