Brenden B.
W Mu-Krph, Kalamazoo, MI
Services
Brenden can host
Brenden can care for
Availability
Pet care is my full time career, not a side job, which allows me to dedicate my schedule to providing consistent, attentive care and ensuring pets are never rushed or treated like just another booking. Because this is what I do full time, I am able to spend significantly more time focusing on each pet's comfort, routine, happiness, and overall well being. Over the years, I have cared for hundreds of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, and many other companion pets. That experience has taught me that every animal is unique. Some thrive with play and activity, while others simply want a calm, patient companion who respects their space. I take the time to learn each pet's personality, routine, preferences, and needs so I can provide care that feels familiar, comforting, and personalized. My goal is to make your pet's experience feel as close to having you home as possible. I carefully follow feeding schedules, exercise routines, enrichment activities, medications that I am trained and comfortable administering, and every instruction you provide. I pay close attention to behavior, appetite, water intake, bathroom habits, energy level, and overall well being because I believe the smallest details often matter the most. I believe exceptional pet care goes beyond meeting basic needs. Every visit is focused on building trust, providing companionship, creating positive experiences, and helping pets feel safe, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. Whenever possible, I love adding thoughtful touches that make each stay even more special. Depending on the booking and the individual pet, I may include a small gift basket, new toy, treats approved by the owner, or another surprise as a thank you for trusting me with your family member. You can expect dependable communication, detailed visit updates, and plenty of photos so you always know exactly how your pet is doing. My commitment is to provide the kind of care that gives owners complete peace of mind and leaves pets excited to see me again
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About Brenden B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety, health, happiness, and emotional well being are my highest priorities. I believe exceptional pet care comes from preparation, knowledge, patience, and attention to detail. I have invested countless hours studying animal behavior, body language, enrichment, training principles, nutrition, pet safety, and handling techniques through books, educational videos, articles, and reputable online resources because I believe there is always more to learn. Every pet is different, and I never use a one size fits all approach. I take the time to understand each pet's personality, routine, comfort level, fears, preferences, and individual needs so I can provide care that helps them feel safe, relaxed, and confident. Whether caring for an energetic puppy, a senior dog, a shy rescue, an independent cat, or an exotic pet, I adapt my approach to what is best for that individual animal. I have experience caring for hundreds of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, and many other companion animals. Every pet has helped expand my knowledge and reinforced the importance of patience, observation, consistency, and positive interactions. I pay close attention to behavior, appetite, hydration, mobility, energy level, and overall well being because I believe noticing small changes early is an important part of responsible pet care. My environment is clean, organized, and designed with safety in mind. I carefully supervise pets, minimize unnecessary risks, follow owner instructions exactly, and treat every pet with the same level of care and respect I would expect for my own family. I believe trust is earned through reliability, communication, and consistently providing outstanding care. You will always receive prompt communication, detailed updates, and plenty of photos so you know exactly how your pet is doing. My goal is not simply to meet expectations but to provide an experience that leaves both pets and owners feeling completely comfortable, confident, and excited to book again.
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Information Brenden B. would like to know about your pet
The more I know about your pet before their stay, the better I can provide personalized care that keeps them happy, comfortable, and stress free. Please share anything that helps me understand your pet's unique personality, daily routine, preferences, and individual needs. I would love to know about your pet's feeding schedule, medications, allergies, medical conditions, exercise routine, favorite toys and activities, fears, anxieties, behavioral quirks, training commands, sleeping habits, potty routine, socialization with people and other animals, and anything that helps them feel safe and comfortable. If your pet has any triggers, special accommodations, mobility limitations, or habits that I should be aware of, please let me know so I can provide the best possible care. I also encourage owners to tell me what makes their pet happiest. Whether they love car rides, beach trips, hiking trails, playing fetch, cuddle time, puzzle toys, swimming, or simply relaxing beside someone, I enjoy tailoring every stay to their individual personality whenever possible. My goal is to create an experience that feels familiar, enjoyable, and enriching rather than simply providing basic pet care. Open communication allows me to build trust with both you and your pet from the very beginning. The more information you provide, the more I can tailor every part of your pet's stay to match their normal routine and give them the safest, happiest, and most enjoyable experience possible. I want every pet to feel like they are spending time with someone who truly understands and cares about their individual needs, while giving every owner complete peace of mind knowing their family member is receiving exceptional, personalized care.
A typical day
Every day is designed around your dog's individual personality, energy level, and favorite activities. My goal is to create an experience that feels like a fun vacation rather than simply providing pet sitting. Depending on your dog's preferences and your approval, our days may include neighborhood walks, nature trails, pet friendly parks, beach outings, scenic car rides, play sessions, fetch, tug of war, enrichment games, puzzle toys, basic training reinforcement, and plenty of time to explore, sniff, and enjoy new experiences in a safe and supervised environment. Because pet care is my full time career, I have the flexibility to spend meaningful quality time with every dog instead of rushing through visits. I focus on providing the right balance of physical exercise, mental stimulation, adventure, relaxation, and companionship so every dog returns home happy, fulfilled, and well cared for. For dogs who enjoy adventure, I love taking them on safe car rides to dog friendly destinations such as parks, beaches, walking trails, and other approved locations where they can safely explore and have fun. For dogs who prefer a quieter lifestyle, I happily adapt to their pace with relaxing walks, gentle play, cuddle time, and plenty of one on one attention. Throughout the day I closely monitor appetite, hydration, energy level, bathroom habits, behavior, and overall well being while maintaining your dog's normal routine as closely as possible. You'll receive detailed updates, plenty of photos, and videos so you can follow your dog's adventures and have complete peace of mind while you're away. My goal is for every dog to go home physically exercised, mentally enriched, emotionally fulfilled, and excited to come back for their next stay.
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Pets
Passionate Pet Carer, Home 24/7
Pet care experience
Animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up surrounded by pets and caring for animals from a young age gave me a lifelong passion that eventually became my full time career. Over the years I have cared for hundreds of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, and many other companion pets, each one teaching me something new about animal behavior, communication, and individualized care. I have invested thousands of hours expanding my knowledge by reading hundreds of books, watching hundreds of educational videos, and continuously studying animal behavior, body language, enrichment, nutrition, positive reinforcement, breed characteristics, pet psychology, and safe handling techniques. I believe there is always more to learn, and I constantly work to improve so I can provide the highest quality care possible. Pet care is my full time profession, which allows me to be home throughout the day and dedicate my time to giving every pet the attention, companionship, supervision, and care they deserve. My goal is never to simply watch your pet. I strive to create an experience where they feel safe, loved, mentally stimulated, physically active, and genuinely excited to be here. Every pet receives personalized care based on their individual personality, routine, and comfort level. With owner permission, I enjoy taking dogs on safe adventures including scenic car rides, pet friendly parks, beaches, walking trails, and other enriching outings, while dogs who prefer a quieter lifestyle receive plenty of walks, playtime, enrichment, cuddles, and one on one attention. Cats and other companion animals receive the same individualized care, enrichment, patience, and affection based on what makes them happiest and most comfortable. I carefully monitor appetite, hydration, energy level, behavior, mobility, bathroom habits, and overall well being throughout every stay. I follow owner instructions exactly and believe that communication is just as important as exceptional pet care. You can expect detailed updates, high quality photos, videos, and prompt communication so you always know exactly how your pet is doing. I love going above and beyond whenever possible. Depending on the stay and with owner approval, I may surprise pets with a small gift bag, new toy, treats, or another thoughtful gesture to make their visit even more memorable. My mission is simple. I want every pet to feel like they are on their own vacation, every owner to have complete peace of mind, and every family to feel excited to book with me again
Cat care experience
Brenden also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Peanut had a fun time on his walk with Brenden. When he got back peanut was so warn out. Would book again with Brenden!!
Brenden did well for his weekend boarding of our dog, though caused concern at the last day when he had slept through our pick up time and his phone was off. It was also clear that Pickles hadn't been let out yet that morning, until 11:30 when we woke everyone by banging on the door. This may have been an isolated mistake, but we were worried.
Brenden was amazing with my Pom. He would take pictures of my dog, he would communicate in a timely manner and with professionals and he would talk him on many walks. It really showed he loves his job. He was very accommodating with me when i told him about my dogs medicine. It really seemed like my dog enjoyed his stay with Brenden. I will rebook with him soon!
Brendan did a fantastic job of taking care of my two pooches! He took them on walks, fed them according to schedule, and gave Reign her medication in a timely manner. I will be definitely using Brendan again.
About Brenden B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety, health, happiness, and emotional well being are my highest priorities. I believe exceptional pet care comes from preparation, knowledge, patience, and attention to detail. I have invested countless hours studying animal behavior, body language, enrichment, training principles, nutrition, pet safety, and handling techniques through books, educational videos, articles, and reputable online resources because I believe there is always more to learn. Every pet is different, and I never use a one size fits all approach. I take the time to understand each pet's personality, routine, comfort level, fears, preferences, and individual needs so I can provide care that helps them feel safe, relaxed, and confident. Whether caring for an energetic puppy, a senior dog, a shy rescue, an independent cat, or an exotic pet, I adapt my approach to what is best for that individual animal. I have experience caring for hundreds of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, and many other companion animals. Every pet has helped expand my knowledge and reinforced the importance of patience, observation, consistency, and positive interactions. I pay close attention to behavior, appetite, hydration, mobility, energy level, and overall well being because I believe noticing small changes early is an important part of responsible pet care. My environment is clean, organized, and designed with safety in mind. I carefully supervise pets, minimize unnecessary risks, follow owner instructions exactly, and treat every pet with the same level of care and respect I would expect for my own family. I believe trust is earned through reliability, communication, and consistently providing outstanding care. You will always receive prompt communication, detailed updates, and plenty of photos so you know exactly how your pet is doing. My goal is not simply to meet expectations but to provide an experience that leaves both pets and owners feeling completely comfortable, confident, and excited to book again.
Home
Information Brenden B. would like to know about your pet
The more I know about your pet before their stay, the better I can provide personalized care that keeps them happy, comfortable, and stress free. Please share anything that helps me understand your pet's unique personality, daily routine, preferences, and individual needs. I would love to know about your pet's feeding schedule, medications, allergies, medical conditions, exercise routine, favorite toys and activities, fears, anxieties, behavioral quirks, training commands, sleeping habits, potty routine, socialization with people and other animals, and anything that helps them feel safe and comfortable. If your pet has any triggers, special accommodations, mobility limitations, or habits that I should be aware of, please let me know so I can provide the best possible care. I also encourage owners to tell me what makes their pet happiest. Whether they love car rides, beach trips, hiking trails, playing fetch, cuddle time, puzzle toys, swimming, or simply relaxing beside someone, I enjoy tailoring every stay to their individual personality whenever possible. My goal is to create an experience that feels familiar, enjoyable, and enriching rather than simply providing basic pet care. Open communication allows me to build trust with both you and your pet from the very beginning. The more information you provide, the more I can tailor every part of your pet's stay to match their normal routine and give them the safest, happiest, and most enjoyable experience possible. I want every pet to feel like they are spending time with someone who truly understands and cares about their individual needs, while giving every owner complete peace of mind knowing their family member is receiving exceptional, personalized care.
A typical day
Every day is designed around your dog's individual personality, energy level, and favorite activities. My goal is to create an experience that feels like a fun vacation rather than simply providing pet sitting. Depending on your dog's preferences and your approval, our days may include neighborhood walks, nature trails, pet friendly parks, beach outings, scenic car rides, play sessions, fetch, tug of war, enrichment games, puzzle toys, basic training reinforcement, and plenty of time to explore, sniff, and enjoy new experiences in a safe and supervised environment. Because pet care is my full time career, I have the flexibility to spend meaningful quality time with every dog instead of rushing through visits. I focus on providing the right balance of physical exercise, mental stimulation, adventure, relaxation, and companionship so every dog returns home happy, fulfilled, and well cared for. For dogs who enjoy adventure, I love taking them on safe car rides to dog friendly destinations such as parks, beaches, walking trails, and other approved locations where they can safely explore and have fun. For dogs who prefer a quieter lifestyle, I happily adapt to their pace with relaxing walks, gentle play, cuddle time, and plenty of one on one attention. Throughout the day I closely monitor appetite, hydration, energy level, bathroom habits, behavior, and overall well being while maintaining your dog's normal routine as closely as possible. You'll receive detailed updates, plenty of photos, and videos so you can follow your dog's adventures and have complete peace of mind while you're away. My goal is for every dog to go home physically exercised, mentally enriched, emotionally fulfilled, and excited to come back for their next stay.
Brenden B.
W Mu-Krph, Kalamazoo, MI