Alix H.
Mission, Berkeley, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Alix can care for
Availability
As a potter, I set my own hours and have flexibility throughout the day. I can accommodate morning, midday, or afternoon visits and walks, and am generally available for last-minute bookings.
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About Alix H.
Safety, trust & environment
For every visit or walk, I'll send a photo and update - letting you know when I arrive, when I leave, and flagging anything out of the ordinary. For boarding, I have a quiet, pet-friendly home and only take dogs I've worked with previously to ensure a good fit. I'm experienced reading behavioral cues and adapting to each dog's needs, and I'll always follow your routines, feeding schedules, and any medical requirements closely.
Information Alix H. would like to know about your pet
The more context you can share, the better I can show up for your pet. Let me know about any behavioral tendencies (leash reactivity, shyness, separation anxiety), dietary needs, medications, or things that help them feel comfortable. I have experience across a wide range of needs and challenges - there's no such thing as too much detail when it comes to your pet's care.
A typical day
Every pet is different, so I tailor my visits to them. That said, for dogs you can expect a mix of physical activity and mental engagement - neighborhood exploration, sniff-heavy walks at their pace, and routes to their favorite spots if they have them. For cats, depending on their social levels, I can keep them company, provide interactive play, brushing, and litter box scooping. I'll always follow their usual routine as closely as possible, because familiar rhythms help pets feel secure and settled.
Location
Berkeley, CA
SPCA Alum & lover of all creatures!
Pet care experience
For two years, I spent over 350 hours volunteering with dogs at the SF SPCA, taking all available dog training courses and earning certifications to work with puppies and dogs of all behavioral levels. I also served as a dog “matchmaker” where I helped clients find their perfect companion. My soft spot has always been for the nervous, shy dogs. I love seeing how time, space, and gentleness can open them up. It was incredible to watch them blossom over a few socialization visits and walks, and even more rewarding to help them find a home that would suit them, and their owners, best. I’ve had dogs myself over the years and am a frequent dog and cat sitter for many of my friends with pets. While my volunteer experience has been dog-focused, I'm equally comfortable with cats (have taken care of a house that had 15!) and have cared for more exotic pets too, including a parrot, hedgehog, and ferrets! I'm available for home visits/care for all animals and currently walks up to a mile. Additionally, I have a quiet, pet-friendly home and am able to board on a case by case basis for dogs I've worked with previously. I have experience working with dogs with different behavioral challenges (e.g. leash pulling, on and off leash aggression, very shy, anxious, etc.). Each dog is different, and I’m highly adept at reading cues and adapting based on their needs, as well as taking direction from owners. I'm used to multiple-pet households, complex feeding schedules, and administering medications. If your pet has specific needs I haven't addressed, send me a note! If I have experience in it I'll share, and if it's something I can learn, I'd love to. I want your pet to feel like I'm the next best thing to having you there and want to mimic their usual schedule and routine wherever possible. I’m a potter and am able to make my own schedule, so can accommodate you and your pet’s needs. If they have a favorite park, I'll plan our walks to go there. If they often get treats from a neighborhood shop, I'll include that route in our walk. For visits/walks I'll share a photo and update so you have peace of mind - I'll let you know when I arrive, and when I leave. And if there's anything out of the ordinary, I'll bring it to your attention. I want you to have absolute trust that your pet is getting the best care possible and that I'm looking out for them as if they were my own. I also want them to have the best time and to get excited the next time I see them!
Reviews
Alix is a wonderful pet sitter. She is trustworthy, communicative, caring and goes above and beyond to make our pets (and us!) feel comfortable while we are away. We highly recommend Alix!
Alix has been absolutely incredible with our dogs. She is dependable, communicative, thoughtful, and clearly genuinely loves animals. From day one, we felt completely comfortable trusting her with our pets and our home. Our dogs are always excited to see her, and it’s obvious she gives them real attention, care, and affection and not just a quick walk. She consistently goes above and beyond with updates, photos, and thoughtful check-ins, which gives us huge peace of mind. It’s rare to find someone who is both highly professional and truly warm and caring, but Alix is exactly that. We feel very lucky to have found her and would recommend her enthusiastically to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and genuinely wonderful dog walker.
Alix takes phenomenal care of our energetic yet older dog, Nike. He is a bit needy when we leave but she does such a good job ensuring he gets cuddles, walks and eats his food. Highly recommend her!
About Alix H.
Safety, trust & environment
For every visit or walk, I'll send a photo and update - letting you know when I arrive, when I leave, and flagging anything out of the ordinary. For boarding, I have a quiet, pet-friendly home and only take dogs I've worked with previously to ensure a good fit. I'm experienced reading behavioral cues and adapting to each dog's needs, and I'll always follow your routines, feeding schedules, and any medical requirements closely.
Information Alix H. would like to know about your pet
The more context you can share, the better I can show up for your pet. Let me know about any behavioral tendencies (leash reactivity, shyness, separation anxiety), dietary needs, medications, or things that help them feel comfortable. I have experience across a wide range of needs and challenges - there's no such thing as too much detail when it comes to your pet's care.
A typical day
Every pet is different, so I tailor my visits to them. That said, for dogs you can expect a mix of physical activity and mental engagement - neighborhood exploration, sniff-heavy walks at their pace, and routes to their favorite spots if they have them. For cats, depending on their social levels, I can keep them company, provide interactive play, brushing, and litter box scooping. I'll always follow their usual routine as closely as possible, because familiar rhythms help pets feel secure and settled.
Alix H.
Mission, Berkeley, CA