Bryan V.
Cupertino, CA
Anxious trauma unsocial dogs expert
Pet care experience
Follow us on instagram @dogsofbayarea to see our satisfied clients. Member and insured by Pet Sitters Association. Get $20 off your first booking, details at bottom of my bio. About me: I've grown up with dogs since I was a child and have 2 of my own dogs as an adult. My own dog, Barney, has special needs. He was rescued from a slaughter house, he was a distemper survivor, blind on one eye, issues on his hind legs, experiences seizures, very anxious and anti-social towards other dogs, so I have plenty of experience working with doggies who need extra help. I foster dogs as a rescue volunteer, and have experience training puppies and teaching them tricks. I have plenty of experience walking, feeding, bathing, grooming, and playing with dogs of all kinds. I am pretty athletic and love to run, so if you need to tire out your dog, I am your guy. === Notable Dog Experience === Separation Anxiety Dog Care Tendy is a covid dog with strong separation anxiety. His parents said that he would stop eating, cry all the time and is a run-away dog. I've been working with him since October 2023 so far he's been doing great with our daily walks to get him used to being away with his parents. In April 2024 we've successfully had 1 week house sitting stay with no issues. Happy to say we've continued our work to present time. Senior Dog Care Toto is a senior (14 years) Samoyed, who can hardly walk a block, but still eager to go for walks. His family in spring 2023 went for a week and half vacation and I had a pleasure of taking care of him. He needed plenty assistance with his walks, and his food. I also gave him extra care by feeding him high nutritional value treats and brushing his beautiful white coat. Dog with medication needs. Bijan is a rescue from South Korea who suffers from severe seizures. He's on 4 different medications twice daily. I had a pleasure of taking care of him during the holidays of 2023. Anxious and unsocial dog. Maki is a rescue dog from South Korea who has probably the worst anxiety that I've seen. She is terrified of eating out of a bowl, so her kibble has to be scattered on the floor. She's afraid of most objects and walking outdoors. We've been doing slow exposure therapy to get her used to things that she is afraid of. So far its been working great. Reactive dogs Beau is a rescue pitbull who was found tied next to a dumpster in California, has reactive tendencies with other dogs. Although I'm not his personal dog trainer, I was able to reinforce his training routine during our walks. Ara is another rescue pitbull who was displaced during one of the big flood/hurricane in recent times. She also has a reactive tendencies with other dogs but is very sweet towards humans. Multiple dogs Luke (Husky Malamut), Leah (Labradoodle), and Keiko (German Sheppard) are siblings that I love to walk. They're very energetic, playful and obey commands really well. Truly a pleasure to take care of them. Referral Code for new users use BRYANV41962. To apply the coupon - go on the app > go to "more" (bottom right) > scroll all the way down > click "Apply promo codes" > paste my promo code > hit "Apply". When you book my service it should deduct $20 off your first booking, new users only. Code cannot be reused by the same user.
Reviews
I procured services of Bryan for walking Flash, he and flash have a great bond. Flash likes to play with Bryan and is always ready to out for walks. Bryan is very professional with his clients and makes it fairly easy to work with. Highly recommend him to take care of your pet
Bryan stayed in our home with our dog and cat while we were away for a long weekend. He followed all of our (probably excessive) guidelines for ensuring there were no potty accidents (our dog isn’t reliably house trained), and both pets were relaxed and in good spirits when we got home! Our home was also spotless! Bryan is kind, professional, responsive, and we loved all of the cute stories and photos he shared with us about their mealtimes, walks, and habits while we were away. Would definitely trust Bryan to care for our pets anytime!
As always, our girl was well-cared for. Thank you Bryan for giving us peace of mind while we are away
Bryan took such great care of my dog. He was super respectful of the house and ensured my dog had play time, plenty of water, and even took some extra care the first day for her to warm up to a stranger in the house. I would recommend Bryan to anyone who needs a compassionate and reliable person to watch your pet.
About Bryan V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Taking care of dogs and keeping them safe is my priority! I will follow your instructions to the tee. I know that having dogs in our lives is a gift and privilege and I take that very seriously.
Information Bryan V. would like to know about your pet
I highly encourage you to fill out my pet sitting questionnaire after you send in your request. Copy and paste the link below to your web browser: https://forms.gle/h46CqEC6JEN9pWPa7 Otherwise general questions I do often ask are below: 1) Your pet's routine (exercise, bathroom and feeding), and what are some specifics you look to accomplish with my service. 2) Your pet's diet, especially sensitivity to certain foods. 3) Your pet's demeanor around people and other animals 4) Does your pet tend to run away? 5) Does your pet have any sort of illnesses or disability? 6) Share some of your dog's quirkiness or habits. 7) On bad weather days, does your dog still walk outside? 8) Walk me through the doggy hand off before and after the service?
A typical day
How does my services work? For Dog Walking: Your dog gets a 30-minute walk near your neighborhood, I typically like to stop by the nearest park so that your dog can have a little bit more freedom, smell some plants, and socialize with other dogs. If your dog needs strenuous exercise please let me know so I can choose a longer route and can walk/run at a faster pace. If the situation allows I can play with your dog or if they're trained I can have them off-leash. I will assess your dog's attentiveness and grasp on commands before I let them off-leash. Building relationship with your dog may take time, so off-leash may not be viable for first time client. I will give your pet treats (if allowed), but feeding your pet's main meal(s) is not part of the dog walking service. Feeding is considered a drop-in service (see 2 paragraphs below). For House Sitting: I will stay at your home overnight to be with your dog. The service includes feeding your pet according to your meal plan, accompanying them and giving them as much attention they need, playing with them, and a walk around your neighborhood. A clean home and bed to sleep in is much appreciated. For Drop-In Visits: I'll stop by your home for 30 minutes to feed your pet according to your meal plan, I'll make sure that your pet's needs around the house is set up properly (clean pee pee pads, sufficient water, and removing any potential hazards), and I will also play with your pet during the visit. If your dog is toilet trained outside, I could do a short walk outside but it has to be part of the 30 minute drop-in visit. Please book an additional dog walking service if you want a longer walk. I often take photos and give status updates during the service, but please understand my priority is the safety and wellbeing of your pet. How does the payment work? Rover charges the pet owner's credit card when you book the stay, even if the stay starts two months later. The sitter's payment will be deposited two days after the end of the stay.
Services
Bryan can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is open all week! I offer same day availability for those sudden needs that come up in life. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
About Bryan V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Taking care of dogs and keeping them safe is my priority! I will follow your instructions to the tee. I know that having dogs in our lives is a gift and privilege and I take that very seriously.
Information Bryan V. would like to know about your pet
I highly encourage you to fill out my pet sitting questionnaire after you send in your request. Copy and paste the link below to your web browser: https://forms.gle/h46CqEC6JEN9pWPa7 Otherwise general questions I do often ask are below: 1) Your pet's routine (exercise, bathroom and feeding), and what are some specifics you look to accomplish with my service. 2) Your pet's diet, especially sensitivity to certain foods. 3) Your pet's demeanor around people and other animals 4) Does your pet tend to run away? 5) Does your pet have any sort of illnesses or disability? 6) Share some of your dog's quirkiness or habits. 7) On bad weather days, does your dog still walk outside? 8) Walk me through the doggy hand off before and after the service?
A typical day
How does my services work? For Dog Walking: Your dog gets a 30-minute walk near your neighborhood, I typically like to stop by the nearest park so that your dog can have a little bit more freedom, smell some plants, and socialize with other dogs. If your dog needs strenuous exercise please let me know so I can choose a longer route and can walk/run at a faster pace. If the situation allows I can play with your dog or if they're trained I can have them off-leash. I will assess your dog's attentiveness and grasp on commands before I let them off-leash. Building relationship with your dog may take time, so off-leash may not be viable for first time client. I will give your pet treats (if allowed), but feeding your pet's main meal(s) is not part of the dog walking service. Feeding is considered a drop-in service (see 2 paragraphs below). For House Sitting: I will stay at your home overnight to be with your dog. The service includes feeding your pet according to your meal plan, accompanying them and giving them as much attention they need, playing with them, and a walk around your neighborhood. A clean home and bed to sleep in is much appreciated. For Drop-In Visits: I'll stop by your home for 30 minutes to feed your pet according to your meal plan, I'll make sure that your pet's needs around the house is set up properly (clean pee pee pads, sufficient water, and removing any potential hazards), and I will also play with your pet during the visit. If your dog is toilet trained outside, I could do a short walk outside but it has to be part of the 30 minute drop-in visit. Please book an additional dog walking service if you want a longer walk. I often take photos and give status updates during the service, but please understand my priority is the safety and wellbeing of your pet. How does the payment work? Rover charges the pet owner's credit card when you book the stay, even if the stay starts two months later. The sitter's payment will be deposited two days after the end of the stay.
Location
Cupertino, CA
Pets
Bryan V.
Cupertino, CA