Brandi & Michael D.
Brandi & Michael D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet Lovers
We’re lifelong dog lovers who both grew up with dogs and have years of experience caring for our own pets as well as helping friends and family with dog sitting and walking. We’re comfortable with dogs of all ages, sizes, personalities, and energy levels—from young, energetic pups to seniors who prefer a slower pace and lots of time to relax. We’re an active household and love spending time outdoors, so dogs who enjoy exercise are a great fit for us! We’re happy to take longer walks, trail walks, or runs depending on your dog’s normal routine and abilities. At the same time, we’re just as happy caring for a laid-back pup who would rather take a leisurely stroll and spend the rest of the day relaxing and getting attention. Most importantly, we treat the dogs in our care like we would want someone to treat our own, with patience, affection, attention, and plenty of updates for their people! A Note on Pricing Rover does not allow us to set different rates based on a dog’s age, size, or energy level, even though these factors can make a big difference in the amount of time and hands-on care a stay requires. Because of this, we may manually adjust the booking price after receiving your request and learning a little more about your pup. Young & High-Energy Dogs: For puppies, younger dogs, and dogs with particularly high energy levels, we typically add 20% to our standard rate. We absolutely love energetic pups and are happy to provide long walks, trail walks, runs, playtime, and plenty of attention! However, we’ve found that younger and high-energy dogs generally require significantly more hands-on time, supervision, exercise, and reinforcement of good manners throughout their stay. Any price adjustment will be discussed and made before our meet & greet and before you confirm the booking, so there are no surprises.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Chloe had a wonderful stay with Brandi! So many pictures and it was clear she was very well cared for and felt at home’! Highly recommend and would definitly use again
Brandi and Michael made sure our pup was taken care of and given lots of love while celebrating our wedding! Our dog has a touch of separation anxiety, but it was clear he felt comfortable in their care with the many photo updates of all the cuddles and attention he received during his stay. They were attentive, flexible, and dependable- we felt so at ease for our first time using Rover! Thank you guys so much!
We are so grateful for the wonderful care our two German Shepherds received! From the very beginning, it was clear how much they genuinely love dogs and care about their well-being. They kept us updated throughout our trip with frequent photos and thoughtful messages, which gave us tremendous peace of mind while we were away. We especially appreciated their patience, kindness, and dedication in making sure both dogs were comfortable, happy, and well cared for. They truly went above and beyond, even providing toys and puzzles to keep our girls entertained and mentally stimulated. Their experience with German Shepherds and their willingness to accommodate each dog’s individual needs meant so much to us. We couldn’t have asked for more caring, responsible, and trustworthy sitters. We feel very fortunate to have found them and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a loving home away from home for their pets. Thank you so much for everything!
Brandi did a great job watching Jax for the week! She was very communicative, did engaging activities with him (e.g. hikes, long walks), and I arrived to find him a very happy and healthy boy at the end of my trip. I will definitely be using her services again in the future!
They were great. Took care of our pups for 8-9 hours. When first meet and greet, we never saw our youngest act so calm. It just goes to show what type of people they are!
My dog loves them!
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Schedule
I am a school teacher, out of the house at 7am and home by 3:30pm. Michael is a tax accountant with a hybrid schedule where he works remotely a couple of days per week. We really enjoy getting outside after work. We’d love to have a dog to take with us. Some typical activities we will bring dogs to are hiking, running, and playing disc golf.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Lots of attention and pets, as well as playtime if your dog is young and high energy. I have a soft spot for elderly dogs too. *A note about our living situation - we purchased a house in downtown Phoenixville (row home) with a modest fenced-in yard. We’re looking forward to hosting there but it is a work in process! While the house is being renovated, we are renting a house in Kimberton (until end of December 2026). This house has a larger fenced-in yard with plenty of room.
A typical day
Running, hiking, trail walks and playing in the backyard. We often go to trails that run parallel to the river if your pup likes to swim. There are tons of trails in town and nearby.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeBrandi & Michael can host up to 2 pets per night
- Let me know if your pet has any special needs that I should know beforehand. I had two elderly dogs so I'm used to administering medicine and helping them up/down stairs. We do typically allow dogs on the couch unless you specify otherwise!
- Boardingin the sitter's homeUS$75per nightHouse Sittingin your homeUS$145per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your homeUS$45per visitDog Walkingin your neighborhoodUS$35per walk