Bradley D.
Bradley D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loved Like Family
I'm a calm, steady pet caregiver with over 15 years of experience walking dogs, caring for cats, and supporting families who want their pets treated with the same attention and respect they get at home. I serve Hamilton and Stoney Creek. I'm insured, Pet CPR certified, and fully committed to safe, thoughtful, individualized care.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I believe every pet has their own personality, pace, and needs - and great care starts with curiosity. I take time to understand what makes your dog or cat feel comfortable, confident, and happy. Whether that means slow sniff-walks, structured exercise, quiet companionship, or careful post-surgery routines, I tailor every visit to the animal in front of me. I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes, including strong pullers and reactive pups. I've safely walked a 110 lb dog who loved to lunge at squirrels, and I'm especially familiar with dachshunds recovering from IVDD surgery. My own dogs - a senior miniature dachshunds and a young terrier mix, have taught me a lot about patience, body language, and adapting care as pets age or health. Safety is always at the center of what I do. Pets are never mixed with animals outside your household, and I use AirTags on every walk for added peace of mind. Every walk and visit comes with a photo and a detailed update, and for multi-day house sits, you'll receive daily check-ins so you always know how things are going. My goal is simple - for you to feel completely confident that your pet is cared for exactly the way you want them cared for. Whether you're a busy professional needing reliable midday walks or a pet parent looking for someone who understands careful handling, I'm here to help your pets feel safe, understood, and loved like family.
Ratings and reviews
Bradley is punctual and a true animal lover. My cats all took to him on his first visit and were happy to play and snuggle on the second visit.
Brad has been able to get my very attached senior dog to walk without me! He is kind and patient earning Bella's trust and mine. I am so grateful for his help with her.
Bradley has been such a great find! He’s so reliable, punctual and wonderful with communication. Our dog, Beau, warmed up to him right away. Highly recommend!
Bradley was great with Ozzy, and gave me perfect peace of mind to enjoy a family wedding without worrying . Bradley let me know when he had arrived to be with Ozzy and updates during the stay. We were both very happy.
Bradley has been such incredible help for walking and caring for our dog. She can be an anxious and « too » excited girl but they made a great connection and within a week they developed full trust. You can tell that Brad really loves and cares for dogs and I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
Bradley walked our boy Max and was so friendly and nice. He send pictures and kept in touch with us throughout the whole time. We highly recommend him.
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Schedule
Pet care is my full-time work, so your dog or cat is never an afterthought in a busy schedule. My days are built around walks, drop ins, and house sits, which means I can offer flexible timing, consistent routines, and the kind of steady presence that helps pets feel secure.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsBradley can host up to 20 drop-ins per day
- I'm dedicated to ensuring that your pet's needs are accounted for. Please let me know about any requirements you have for your pet so I can ensure that they are met.