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Brionna D.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews
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Experienced Multi-Pet House Sitter

Pet care experience

I started house sitting full time in September 2022, and it has been an absolute privilege to look after so many beloved fur babies in the comfort of your home. In addition to being a lifelong pet parent myself, two years of experience working at dog daycare and overnight boarding facilities have left me confident in my ability to care for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and personalities. I am attentive to a number of breed-specific behavioral quirks, and am eager to work with your dog to find appropriate mental and physical outlets to keep them happy and healthy! Do you have multiple pets? Do any of them have special needs? No problem! I keep detailed records of all your pups' needs, such as dietary restrictions and timed meds/mealtimes. You will never have to worry about your pup missing a dose with me! I also have experience in light grooming including bathing, brush-outs, and nail trims. Dogs love that I go as slowly as they need and use tons of positive reinforcement. I have basic obedience training skills, experience with both puppy socialization and senior care, and can easily adapt to the training parameters you have already established with your pet. Consistency is key in learning doggie manners, so during our Meet & Greet session we can discuss the training and discipline tactics that are right for your pup. I'm always ready for long play sessions, a solid snuggle, a thorough brush-out, or just spending some quality time with your dog!

Reviews

Megan D.
House Sitting • gen 01, 2024
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As always, amazing care for our dog and home.

Nicole M.
House Sitting • dic 31, 2023
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I highly recommend Brionna to house sit. When we first met them, they came with a list of questions to help understand all of the animals AND came back for a second meet and greet to get reacquainted. We got daily updates about our 3 animals and pictures every day. They even got our dog a Christmas present. We will absolutely rebook Brionna again.

Sabrina N.
House Sitting • ott 27, 2023
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Always the best with our Piper!

Terry G.
House Sitting • set 12, 2023
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This was our 2nd time using Brionna and we’re just as pleased with her as we were the first time. She showed a great deal of love for Kasi, kept us informed with pictures and went the extra step of taking her to the beach which she loves. It gave us a lot of confidence in taking our trip knowing that our 14 + year old puppy was so well cared for.

About Brionna D.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs love that I speak their (body) language and that I adapt quickly to each pup's unique personality. In your home, I can easily crate your dog if needed but am happy to spend quality time on the floor finding just the right scratch spot, too! At our Meet & Greet session, we can discuss what works best for you and your dog to ensure an anxiety-free sitting experience.

Information Brionna D. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has separation anxiety, please let me know if and for how long they can be left alone so I can make sure to budget my time accordingly! Senior, special needs, and pups who otherwise require round-the-clock care may be subject to my Puppy Rate to accommodate my new schedule. Let me know if your dog has any existing medical issues, food or environmental allergies, special needs, or behavioral quirks I can account for. I would also love to know if your home has any special care instructions (coasters only, plants that need watering, etc.) to keep in mind. For longer stays, information that is helpful to me may include: When is trash day? Is there street sweeping I'll need to move my car for? If you'd like me to collect your mail while you're away, where can I find your mailbox? Finally, I do enjoy cooking on occasion, so please let me know if you as a pet parent have any allergies (i.e. peanut butter, shellfish, etc.) so I can avoid bringing those items into your home! Everyone's safety — pets and humans alike — is always my top priority.

A typical day

Your dog and I will play tons of mentally and physically stimulating games. We will also take working walks using loose-leash training OR sniff-driven strolls according to your preferences. I try and take repeat client pups on a variety of different routes each day so that they never run out of fun smells! Feel free to let me know if your pup has any specific locations where they love to hang out— I am happy to take them on a quick trip in my car to their favorite park or hiking trail.

Services

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

Brionna can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

UPDATE 2/17/2024: New year, new availability! I now have an ongoing Monday through Friday commitment, so my new drop-in and walk hours are between 4–8pm. For M-F overnights, I will typically need to leave your home each morning between 8–8:30am and will return around 4pm. Please allow up to 72 hours for me to respond to your booking request.

About Brionna D.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs love that I speak their (body) language and that I adapt quickly to each pup's unique personality. In your home, I can easily crate your dog if needed but am happy to spend quality time on the floor finding just the right scratch spot, too! At our Meet & Greet session, we can discuss what works best for you and your dog to ensure an anxiety-free sitting experience.

Information Brionna D. would like to know about your pet

If your pet has separation anxiety, please let me know if and for how long they can be left alone so I can make sure to budget my time accordingly! Senior, special needs, and pups who otherwise require round-the-clock care may be subject to my Puppy Rate to accommodate my new schedule. Let me know if your dog has any existing medical issues, food or environmental allergies, special needs, or behavioral quirks I can account for. I would also love to know if your home has any special care instructions (coasters only, plants that need watering, etc.) to keep in mind. For longer stays, information that is helpful to me may include: When is trash day? Is there street sweeping I'll need to move my car for? If you'd like me to collect your mail while you're away, where can I find your mailbox? Finally, I do enjoy cooking on occasion, so please let me know if you as a pet parent have any allergies (i.e. peanut butter, shellfish, etc.) so I can avoid bringing those items into your home! Everyone's safety — pets and humans alike — is always my top priority.

A typical day

Your dog and I will play tons of mentally and physically stimulating games. We will also take working walks using loose-leash training OR sniff-driven strolls according to your preferences. I try and take repeat client pups on a variety of different routes each day so that they never run out of fun smells! Feel free to let me know if your pup has any specific locations where they love to hang out— I am happy to take them on a quick trip in my car to their favorite park or hiking trail.

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

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Brionna D.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews