Doggy Day Care in Brsc, Charlottesville, VA

“We had an amazing experience with Amanda. She updated us and sent us pictures of our fur baby daily. She is very patient and friendly. She made us feel at ease and kept our ? happy. Definitely recommend her.”

“Heather is absolutely wonderful! She and her beautiful family made my dog feel right at home. In fact, I was afraid my puppy wouldn't want to come home with me after staying with her for a few days. My puppy was shy and anxious around other dogs but a few days at Heather's and my puppy became a social butterfly. Can't thank her enough!”

“Michele is extremely intentional and caring. She loves all types of animals and gives them amazing love when she cares for them. We trusted her wholeheartedly with our fur baby, Cornbread. He fell in love with her, and he remembers her every time she comes back to see him. I highly recommend Michele as a dog sitter because she is kind, vivacious, and responsible.”

“Willow loved her time with Lisa and her family! I received several updates throughout the two days, and pictures of her having so much fun! I will definitely be booking with Lisa again.”

“Came from out of town for a wedding and found out last minute that our dog could not attend. Cory responded immediately to our last minute request for doggy day care. If not for Cory we would have missed the wedding. He was very friendly and took wonderful care of our Harley, who is very high energy. Cory put my nerves at ease with updates and pics throughout the day. I highly recommend Cory for your pet care needs. Thank you again Cory!”

“Vannessa and Will were great caretakers for Junie while I was picking up my daughter from university. They were very easy going about keeping Junie later than expected and I could tell Junie had a great time there.”

“Wonderful sitter! Dorris was so kind to take on an 11 week puppy for an afternoon. Another pup helped socialize and tire our puppy out. Judging from the huge nap, Dooner had a fantastic time. Dorris had a great, calm energy and we would definitely book with her again.”

About: I have been around dogs all my life, and have learned how to properly train them through experience and good mentors. I also have watched much of The Dog Whisperer & other training videos online. I’ve seen critiques of Cesar Milan, with people saying he’s unnecessarily enforcing dominance roles; I only support dominance hierarchies to the extent that it helps the dog. If a dog believes they must be in control because they don’t have a good leader, they will be more stressed out which is unfair to the dog. I will never be unnecessarily rough with your pet, but I may do exercises like leash training to remind them that I am in control, and they don’t need to be in extreme protector mode. I have used this experience with success on friends’ and acquaintances’ dogs, as well as my own. He sits for over a minute until I tell him to Come, for example. Our housemate had a dying dog and I was there alongside him helping her care for him until his last moments. I also believe in reincarnation which helps me really see and have extra patience with each dog as I see them as a soul who is here to learn and experience. My husband and I have a relaxed lifestyle that allows us to be home most days other than side jobs and catering shifts on the weekends. We are in the midst of moving a couple hours east of here, albeit very slowly, so if your pup is with us for a while there’s a chance he or she will get to see the rural area of Middlesex VA and interact with some chickens! Both areas are far away from a main highway or there is a good fence. I have two friendly dogs, a Pomeranian and a whippet mix. We let them in and out as they choose, and have a couple acres for them to run and play on. I love going for runs and walks and would happily bring your pup along, depending on his or her energy level. I have a healthy understanding of how to keep a healthy leash contact with the dog, and if need be, I am quite strong if I need to keep the dog from running.

“So simple and pleasant. Emil took care of our dog while we were in town for a football game. She seemed happy and content when we picked her up. Emil has a calming demeanor.”

“Melissa took amazing care of my dog Bruce! She communicated with me throughout the day to update me on how he was doing and send pics of what a great time he was having. I will definitely be booking with her again!”

About: We are long-time dog lovers and approved foster parents with the local SPCA! Jayne has experience caring for and training a reactive, traumatized dog, and the two of us have fostered puppies, medical fosters, and adopted our own 2 friendly dogs. We only offer availability on days where your dog will be well cared for. Rowan is a grad student and Jayne works a 15 min walk away. Your dogs will receive lots of love and attention! We have 2 rescue dogs who love to meet and play with new friends! Our home has a fenced in backyard and lots of toys. We can provide positive reinforcement for your pups, are comfortable with bathing them (if you would like!) and have toys all around!

“Ashley can not thank you enough for taking such good care of Paddy. You were more than accomodating and I really appreciate you allowing such late night pick ups while we went out on the town. We really liked your area and if we come back that way for additional concerts- I will definitely search you out again. Thank you!”

“Harlowe LOVED Diego! He will definitely be going back. Also, was very attentive, with open communication, and lots of understanding. Thanks Diego”

“Aly is the best! As a lifelong animal lover myself, I would trust Aly with any of my dogs, anytime. She is an experienced, reliable, attentive and loving pet caregiver. Not only that, but she is also a fantastic dog mom and I know she has cared for pets her whole life. I will ALWAYS trust her to watch my dogs because I know that they will not only be taken care of so well - they will also receive lots and lots of love.”

“I am immensely grateful for the exceptional dog sitting experience provided by Molly. From the moment I left Zora (my dog) in her care, it was clear that she possess a deep love for animals. Throughout my time away, Molly kept me updated with regular messages and photos, alleviating any worries and allowing me to fully enjoy my time knowing Zora was in the best hands. Molly’s attention to detail and understanding of my dog's needs, from dietary preferences to playtime routines, is truly remarkable. I definitely recommend Molly to anyone seeking a dedicated and caring dog sitter; her genuine commitment to the well-being and happiness of Zora companions is truly commendable.”

“Anna was very sweet to my two 12 year old doxin. She kept up with their medications and kept them comfortable while I was away. She kept the house clean and was very pleasant.”

About: A grew up in the family that treated dogs as extended family. I have dog sat many times through Rover but I am just now getting back into it after I adopted my 20 lb dachshund/min pin/pug mix named Buffy. She loves other dogs just like me, especially ones her size! But it is always good to meet beforehand because you never know how two dogs will vibe. Feel free to reach out and set something up! Every day I take my dog for walks and to the park sometimes. I’m am a recent graduate, job hunting so there’s lots of flexibility. I take Buffy out morning, noon, afternoon, and night. There’s several parks very close! No yard but I make up for it in long walks and lots of play. Dogs in my home are welcome on the furniture and encouraged to cuddle. Let me know if it’s different at your home, I respect house rules!

About: 10 year vet tech 15 year pet sitting and Training Basic Training Home training Behavior modification House sitting Special medical care Cat care in house care I work part time half days and home most of the time. Have room for daily or Vacations I do offer in home cat care requires meet and greet and schedule requirements for your in home care. Fenced yard and small dogs in the house medication are medical challenges not a problem. Have plenty of room. Let me know how I can help.

“Elena is a true animal lover. She is nurturing and kind, who enjoyed taking our golden retriever out for long walks in the neighborhood. She is an active, healthy young adult who is responsible and caring. I could rely on her to take care of our Lucy, giving her love while we were away.”

“Bryan loves dogs and was warm and loving to our family pet over the years. He would spend time with her and made sure she was taken care of .”