Rafael

Rafael L.

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Professional Dog Trainer and Walker

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Response rate: 67%
About Rafael
Hello! I'm Raf, a professional dog trainer and walker. I have experience with almost every type of dog, from tiny to huge and from relaxed to agressive. And I use my knowledge in dog behaviour to every job I do, be it training, sitting or walking. I love to have a healthy relation with dogs, teaching them to be calm and respectful at all times. And more than teaching dogs, I love teaching owners about their own dogs and how they can have a healthier relationship. I think the years I spent working with advertising and design gave me a good notion of knowldge sharing and didacticism.
I love dogs since I can remember. They were almost always in my family and when I was ten years old I tried to create a dog washing business in my own house. It's no surprise that it didn't work out then, but long years later, when I was 24, after graduating and working with advertising, I gave up my designer carreer and started woking full-time with dogs, with a big friend of mine that had been working with them for ten years already. I have also worked in day cares and minded dogs in my home. After 3 years working every day with dogs, I've decided to expand my horizons and move from Brazil to Australia with my girlfriend. We've arrived in the begining of july 2016 and my goal is to keep living and learning with dogs here, as I did in my home country.
Right now I can't recieve dogs in my house because of lack of space, but for everything else, you can count on me!
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Owns pets
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First Aid Certificate
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Rafael's Home
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Type: Apartment
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No outdoor area
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Cancellation: Flexible
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until the day before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
Ana Helena D.
Aug 13, 2016
I am Rafael's mother and I myself have always been a pet lover. Rafael was raised sorrounded by dogs or cats, as we always had some pet growing up with him. So, he learned to love and care for them. He knows how to take good care of them, for sure, as he had to help us around with them. He is very dedicated, responsible and kind. He was a pet sitter here in Brasil and the pets stayed home, so we could see that he treated them correctly, doing everything necessary for their welbeing, with great pleasure.
Nadja P.
Aug 8, 2016
I am writing to share my experience with Rafael, who has given exceptional care to our dog since June, 2016. Rafael came to us through a referral from another dog owner, in our building, McQueen. We had just adopted a new puppy and needed someone to come some days a week to exercise him. Our puppy, Margo, is an Australian Cattle Dog/Boxer mix, full of energy. Rafael is wonderfully patient and loving with Margo and also a great help in training as he-enforces house rules and follows through on training strategies that I have learned. Rafael had to manage more than a few challenging situations, but he has always risen to the occasion. In addition, Rafael is extremely dependable.
Roberta A.
Aug 5, 2016
Hi, Rafael took care of my dog for several months. He was great with him, very loving, assertive, patient and professional. He used to take Lycan for long walks on the neighboorhood 3 times a week. My dog loved him and the walks were very efficient (Lycan always got calm after walks). Besides the regular walk, Rafa was always focused of training and obedience. And more important: my dog is a Bull Terrier, so Rafa is really good with big and powerful dogs! I truly recommend him!
Juliana L.
Aug 4, 2016
Rafael is a great pet sitter, dog walker and trainer! I'm his girlfriend for many years now and I can say that he always loved dogs. Back in Brazil I have two dogs and our activities on the weekend had always included taking the dogs to play and run in parks and fields. Almost every two weeks he hosted dogs from all sizes (boxers, shitzus and etc) in his house, and made sure they had a good time! You gonna love having him to take care of your pets and the dogs will love even more for sure :)
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
not offered
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
$ 68 / night
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
$ 90 / day
House Visiting
$ 34 / visit
Dog Walking
$ 28 / walk
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
$ 40 / session
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
Free
Emergency
Transport
Not Available