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Briana C.

Sawtelle, CA

4.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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Experienced Dog-Sitter/Walker

Pet care experience

Hi, I'm Brii. I've been a dog owner my whole life! I grew up with three different dogs; Lady (Cocker Spaniel), Princess (Lhasa Apso), and Sophie (Irish Wolfhound). I'm also about to adopt a Dachshund named Frankie with my boyfriend. However, the new puppy will be staying at his apartment. When I was about 15 I started a dog-sitting/walking business in my home town of Palm Springs with a clientele of friends and coworkers who trusted me. I regularly started taking care of an extreme array of dogs in various breeds, sizes and temperaments. I then moved to LA in 2012 for college and took dog-walking/dog-sitting as a side gig while focusing on my studies. I have cared for German Shepherds, Chihuahuas, Pit bulls, Poodles and just about everything in between. I also have a long list of references upon request for owners that care to background check. Back in Fall of 2014 I decided to put the dog care-taking on hold while trying to pursue a career in my field of study (Merchandise Marketing), however that's currently been put on pause while I go back to school for my bachelors degree. I miss dog-sitting so much that I decided to make a small business out of this while attending school again. While scoping the Internet for new clients I came across an ad for this website and figured it was worth a shot. I live in a spacious apartment in Santa Monica, I have two roommates. People do smoke inside the apartment however, when dog-sitting I make it a rule that all smoking takes place outside. I don't like putting anybody's pet around second-hand smoke. I am right by a park as well as various pet shops for any last minute supplies the dog may need. I also know how to administer dog medication. So about my schedule, I am entirely free for weekdays and nights all summer because my schooling won't start until the fall. I'm unavailable on weekends due to another job I work on Fri-Sun. However, don't be afraid to ask if I'm available those days because that job can have sometimes inconsistent scheduling. I'm available for keeping your dog at my home or watching your dog at your home. Let me know if you're interested! I can't wait to spend some quality time with your dog! (:

Reviews

Jake J.
House Sitting • Jun 23, 2016
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Briana is really nice, however we had a bad experience. We had a puppy (5 months old) that had guarding issues. We asked her if she could handle it she said "yea its fine", showed her the best way to approach, and we went on our way. 1 hour into the day she had an incident, didn't follow the instructions, and said she couldn't handle it and had to leave. I'm not saying shes a bad sitter for older dogs, but definitely she isn't able to handle crisis very well. Its a shame I have to give this bad review because shes super nice.

Leslie A.
House Sitting • Sep 06, 2015
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Very happy to see Luke so well taken care of when we returned thanks to Briana!

Ashley P.
House Sitting • May 28, 2015
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Briana did an exceptional job! Very attentive, even our neighbors commented on how great she was :)

Mercedes R.
May 10, 2015

Briana is such a wonderful dog sitter. She was very caring and tender towards my two pups and they absolutely loved her. She was also attentive to my requests which I appreciate. I trust her with my pups any day and I know my puppies felt the same way. Thank you Briana!

About Briana C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Briana C. would like to know about your pet

I like to meet with new clients and dogs before sitting for them to understand the dogs needs and temperament. I will not sit dogs with unstable or possibly violent temperaments through a traumatizing event I had while sitting my friends German Shephard. Big or small breed doesn't matter, but a calm and friendly demeanor does. I also prefer to sit dogs that can socialize with other dogs as I may book multiple sittings/walkings in the same day. With larger dog breeds, I need to know how they are on a leash before sitting them. I'm a fairly small girl when compared to having to walk a mastiff for example. Just a precaution for the safety of your dog.

A typical day

I would love to get back into this business because animals are a passion of mine, and I have the biggest soft spot for dogs. I loving giving dogs my undevoted attention by playing, walking and cuddling. I'm very active, I like hiking and beach runs. I will want to give dogs long walks to excerise us both. I'm open to all dog types.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Briana can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Briana C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Briana C. would like to know about your pet

I like to meet with new clients and dogs before sitting for them to understand the dogs needs and temperament. I will not sit dogs with unstable or possibly violent temperaments through a traumatizing event I had while sitting my friends German Shephard. Big or small breed doesn't matter, but a calm and friendly demeanor does. I also prefer to sit dogs that can socialize with other dogs as I may book multiple sittings/walkings in the same day. With larger dog breeds, I need to know how they are on a leash before sitting them. I'm a fairly small girl when compared to having to walk a mastiff for example. Just a precaution for the safety of your dog.

A typical day

I would love to get back into this business because animals are a passion of mine, and I have the biggest soft spot for dogs. I loving giving dogs my undevoted attention by playing, walking and cuddling. I'm very active, I like hiking and beach runs. I will want to give dogs long walks to excerise us both. I'm open to all dog types.

Location

Santa Monica, CA

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Briana C.

Sawtelle, CA

4.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews