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

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

In addition to my recommendations on Pawshake, I have many others—feel free to contact me if you'd like to see more.

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.

During our walks, I ensure they are packed with intellectual and physical exercises, games, and tricks to keep them engaging and balanced.

If needed, I can help address unwanted behaviors such as fear, aggression, anxiety, hyperactivity, or disobedience.

For example, 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.

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

I can also provide daycare and overnight dog-sitting at your home or mine.

Day/Night Care or Long Stays: Rest assured, your dog will feel like they’re on vacation. I keep them entertained with walks in Zuiderpark, engaging indoor and outdoor games, and provide a personal, safe space tailored to their preferences (no crates unless requested). Most dogs prefer staying with the group, which is always an option. If you'd like additional training during their stay, we can discuss pricing.

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