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Play All Day!

Los Angeles, CA 90008

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$25 per night
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Description:

I grew up on a small ranch in North County San Diego, was in 4H, and absolutely love all animals. The main reason I bought a house (as opposed to a condo or town home) was so I could have a yard for dogs. My home is my castle for myself and my two beloved boxers, an oasis right smack dab in the middle of LA. 

I work from home, so I'm always around, and doggy play breaks happen often. A doggy door and extremely secure yard allow for all day indoor/outdoor play access or just lounging in the sun, as well as your peace of mind. I send photos of your dog all throughout their stay, so you can see just what they're up to as well! Large, comfy, dog-friendly couches are a great place for everyone to crash into a puppy puddle at the end of a long day...

Being an Eagle Scout taught me to always "be prepared," so in case of anything unexpected, the vet's office is just 3 blocks away. If your pup needs any medications, I am personally fully capable of administering oral meds, as well as subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. All dogs staying a week or longer will be offered a complimentary bath with a high quality flea shampoo. I offer multi-dog and extended stay (Longer than 10 days) discounts. I also offer daycare services for only $20.

I'm centrally located in mid city, 5 minutes from USC - and just 20 minutes from downtown, Hollywood, LAX, and the west side. Drop your dog off on the way to the airport, it's probably on the way! I also offer drop off and pick up services-rates are very reasonable and depend on time of day and distance-please contact me for a quote.

Although my dogs may be a little spoiled, seeing as they sleep on the couches and my bed, they are well disciplined and obey even whispered commands (OK, sometimes they get a little overexcited meeting new dogs at meet and greets...haha.). If there are habits you'd rather your dog not pick up while staying with us, getting up on the couch, for example, I have no problem following your rules for your dog's stay. I want your dog's stay with us to give you as much peace of mind as possible, before, during, and after.

About Brian S.:

Although I'm new to Rover, I've been doing this a long time! Feel free to contact me about speaking to my clients personally...they love to rave about me!

How long have you been a dog lover? Tell us about your history with dogs.

I have had dogs all my life. Growing up on the ranch, we had 6 all at the same time!

What would you like to know about a dog before sitting him or her? Do you have any breed preferences?

First and foremost, I like to know if they have any aggression issues. I like to know if they're housebroken and neutered, although neither one of those are deal breakers. I also like to know if they have all their shots.

Do you have reliable transportation in the event of an emergency?

Yes, I have a SUV with plenty of room.

Are you comfortable administering medication?

Yes. Having grown up on a ranch and participating in 4H, I am fully capable of administering oral meds, as well as subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.

How much time do you plan on spending with my dog each day?

I work from home, and am home 23+ hours a day most days. The dogs are free to roam the house, but most of them tend to get attached to me and follow me around the house.

If you have a backyard, please describe it.

My backyard is a large courtyard, about 20' x 35'. On 3 sides it is surrounded by my house, garage, and neighbor's garage. On the 3rd side is a 7' tall cinder block wall. There is a huge avocado tree, as well as a large orange tree and lemon tree to provide lots of shade.

Where will my dog sleep?

The dogs sleep with me in my bedroom, either on my bed, the sofa chair, or on one of the dog beds on the floor. You're also welcome to bring a crate or dog bed of your own if you wish, if that's what they're most used to at home.

Where will you take my dog on walks? Tell me about it.

As you can see in my photos, my neighborhood is fairly quiet and great for walking around. It's got tons of grass, trees, and bushes and flowers for them to sniff and do their business on.

Additional Information
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90008
Children at location?: No
Num. of Spaces: 7
Cancellation Policy: Flexible
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Acceptable Dog Sizes:
  • Small (0 - 15lbs)
  • Medium (15 - 40lbs)
  • Large (40 - 100lbs)
  • Giant (100lbs and above)
Floyd

Age: 8 years, 11 mo. old
Weight: 65 lbs.
Breed: Boxer

Floyd is incredibly sweet and very obedient. He just wants to be around other people and dogs, with his head in your lap, being scratched behind the ears...

Roxy

Age: 5 years, 4 mo. old
Weight: 65 lbs.
Breed: Boxer

Roxy is Floyd's sidekick. She's younger and a bit more playful than he is...

Ratings

April 29
Ginger LOVES being at your house Brian!!! Thank you for taking such wonderful care of her. She's so happy with you. I love all the photos and really appreciate you being so easy with her pick up and drop off. You're a blessing to our family!!!
April 22
so happy to have found Brian. sweet guy who managed to charm our shy pup and sent us pictures the whole time we were gone. feel truly lucky to have a happy, safe place for our furrface to return to. thanks!!
April 22
Brian is a great host -- very flexible and accommodating and sends lots of pictures every day. My dog is able to do what she does at home (get on furniture and have access to a doggie door) and, as an added bonus, also gets to play with other dogs.
April 16
Brian is unlike any dog sitter we've ever experience. He's amazing and our dog Ginger LOVES him!! She gets so excited driving to his house. Ginger has isolation issues and anxiety, so finding a caregiver for her, is not easy. She's also has epilepsy and needs medicine 2 times a day. Brian gives her medicine right on the dot. Ginger would be very hyper if she did not receive her medicine regularly, and with other caregivers or doggy day cares, Ginger comes out crazy. When I pick Ginger up from Brians, she's super mellow, happy, content, and worn out~ in a good way, but not all crazy and hyper. It's a breath of fresh air when Ginger is with Brian as we travel a lot. Ginger has been boarding with Brian for over 7 months regularly. Ginger has also stayed with Brian on 2 different occasions for 3 weeks each time. You can tell he's very passionate and caring about all the dogs. He sends me pictures all the time and has been very flexible with our drop off and pick up times. We're very THANKFUL for BRIAN and his love for dogs!!!! Thank you Brian for everything!!! (Collapse)
April 12
Our dogs had a great time. We received regular updates with pictures which was nice because we were gone for over a week and this was the first time we used Brian (and this site). We will definitely use him again the next time we go away.
Brian took care of our dog like his own. He updated us with photos everyday. We never worried for a minute during our vacation because we knew our dog was in good hands. I would definitely hire him again.
I left town to attend a 10-day silent mediation retreat in the desert. Silent means no talking and NO CELL PHONES. This would have been especially difficult if I didn't know that Pickle was in such good hands. While I missed Brian's usual photo updates depicting Pickle having the time of his life or relaxing in the sun, it was comforting to know that he was safe and happy without me. Thanks Brian : )
March 8
Brian is very nice and caring towards your dog. He constantly keep me up dated and sent pictures to reassure me that Rock, my rat terrier, was having a blast. This was above and beyond my expectations and I highly recommend if you live or work in the area.
Brian is simply great! He is extremely flexible and always responds quickly. I was very nervous about being away from my dog because she is small and was skiddish around other dogs. Leaving her with Brian has truly helped her with her socialization and I am so happy she can now enjoy herself with other dogs! Brian also sends pictures of your dog often which really reassured me that Rockie was doing well. Also, Brian's 2 boxers are extremely well behaved and great with little dogs like my Rockie. I am so happy I found Brian and I would highly recommend him! (Collapse)
Can't say enough great things about the experience in working with Brain. He is extremely flexible in terms of time line, so if you need something last minute, he can accommodate. While your pet is there, he sends you photo's of your pet to show how much fun they're having, and when you pick up your dog, your pet is happy and tired. Brian is one of the few people I trust to work with my pet and will continue to come back time and time again. thanks for everything! (Collapse)
February 15
We've been taking Shank to Brian for a while now, and it's always been a success. He's a great dude, and has a good environment for medium sized dogs with a lot of energy.
February 5
Lola loves going to play with Brian and the other doggies! When we got back home she was so hyper and wanted to keep playing all day! I could tell she had a great time because she came back beyond happy! Thanks Brian! Your the best!

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Zache D. January 4
Brian is simply a genuine friend who over the past three years, I've learned many things from. He's amazing with animals and is a patient, caring person. I'm privileged to have him in my life.
Justin M. January 5
We left our 3 year old pup Luna with Brian over Christmas. It was truly amazing how intuitive and in tune he was with our dog as well as with the others in the "pack" he was caring for. He was so flexible, available last minute and we would trust him anytime with our dog. We felt instantly comfortable with him and would leave Luna with him anytime we are out of town and unable to bring her with us. We highly recommend Brian! (Collapse)
John C. January 7
I'm always traveling for work—sometimes at the last minute—and Brian has become my go-to guy for Cassius, my four-year old shar pei/lab. There are a bunch of other regulars, and he always comes home pretty tuckered out, so I'm guessing my little dude has a pretty good time playing with the other "guests."
Marina P. February 1
Brian is the best person to leave your dog with.. ever! My dog is small and very nervous but after leaving her with Brian for a couple of days she was much more socialized and happier! I would highly reccommend Brian to any dog owner!