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Brittany H.

Kensington, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•23 reviews
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Hi, I love your dog!

Pet care experience

Hi! Where do I begin to convince you that your dog will be the most cared for and most loved with me?! To start, I treat all dogs as if they were my own dog! I love them and do everything possible to keep them entertained, busy, and my goal is to always return a tired dog after a fun time of hanging out with me! I started as a walker in 2017 with Wag and Barkly. I then became a trainer at Barkly and moved exclusively to boarding through Wag while being a Barkley trainer for 2 years. Between Barkly and Wag, I have completed over 150 services with a perfect 5 star rating! I started as a dog boarder with Rover in late 2021 so I may be newer to Rover, but I'm not new to caring for dogs! Now for my dog loving journey! I have been obsessed with animals since birth. Since exiting the womb, I was immediately surrounded by the family's 3 German Shepherds who became my best friends as I grew older. The perils of being an only child! We had a few other dogs as I grew up but no dog ever compared to my dog Laney. I adopted her in 2010 but she unfortunately passed away in August 2020 after a short and tough battle with bone cancer. She had her leg amputated and she became a tripawd and then went through 6 rounds of chemo. I did everything possible to spoil her and help her to include: caring for her wounds, taking her to chemo, getting her the best meds, making homemade cancer fighting meals, taking her to water therapy and massage therapy, getting her a stroller to enjoy walks without having to walk, and even making her a bucket list! Because of Laney, I have experience with senior dogs and medically fragile dogs. I also fostered dogs for about 2 years. It started as a vacation to Aruba when 3 street dogs adopted me and my friends as theirs. I fell in love with them and wanted better lives for them so I raised funds and found them furever families back in the US. I then partnered with a rescue group in Aruba and a local rescue group called Dog World Rescue where I fostered 14 dogs in 11 months. Because of my fosters, I have experience with puppies and dog training! Hope to see you and your pup soon!

Reviews

Tracy W.
Dog Boarding • Jan 30, 2024
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Apollo felt right at home with Brittany! He dove into her huge basket of dog toys and got belly rubs and walks as needed. Brittany was so nice and patient with Apollo and also gave me great advice as a new dog owner. Apollo can't wait to see her again soon!

Melanie L.
Dog Boarding • Aug 31, 2023
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Bailey loved his time with Brittany, and we were comforted knowing that Bailey was well cared for! We didn't worry a bit while we were out of town. Bailey can't wait to visit Brittany again!

Deborah M.
Dog Boarding • Jul 10, 2023
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Sasha loved her stay and will be back for many more!

Gail D.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 06, 2023
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My dog Mark had a great day with Brittany! She took him on a long walk and showered him with love all day. He was happy and tired when I picked him up

About Brittany H.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in large home with plenty of indoor space as well as a fully fenced in backyard. The neighborhood is also very walkable with lots of sidewalks for walking. I have toys for your dog to play with and a crate if needed so no need to bring yours if your dog requires one. I have food bowls and dog beds too! Dogs also have free range of my home and can be on my couch and sleep in my bed if they are allowed! Your dog will be treated as if they were mine! One thing that is very important is that I have a 9 year old step-son who is with us 50% of the time so it's important that your dog is friendly or indifferent to kids. He is a very calm boy so he's not like Chucky running around terrorizing your dog. If your dog doesn't like kids, reach out to me with the dates that you need dog care and we can discuss if it overlaps with the times we have my stepson and what if so, what your dog's dislike for kids look like. Depending on the behaviors, we might be able to work something out!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Brittany H. would like to know about your pet

Some things Iike to know before your dog comes and stays with me: 1. Feeding schedule and habits 2. Bathroom habits to include what time they go out and how often they usually poop a day. 3. Are they allowed at dog parks? 4. Any behavioral needs I should be aware of? Examples: Gets along with dogs? Scavenger of food on walks? High prey drive and tries to chase squirrels? Steals socks? Eats poop? 5. What are the rules for if the dog needs to be left alone? Crate? Free roam? 6. Any medications or special allergies?

A typical day

I try to maintain the same schedule that you have. You will let me know what their typical schedule is and I will follow that. Your dog gets up at 4am to go potty and eat their breakfast? Your dog needs to go out at specific times? You dog gets walks at specific times? Your dog gets a special treat at 7:13pm every night or else your dog will bark at you until the treat is given? So will we when your dog is with me! I will keep your dog busy and active with walks and frequent trips to the dog parks (if they are allowed). I also have tons of toys to keep your dog entertained!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day

Brittany can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work full time but work from home every day besides Tuesdays where I go into the office. My husband also works from home and is home all the time so on those Tuesdays when I'm in the office, my husband is home all day with your pup. So your dog will have plenty of human interaction and not left alone very often!

Available
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Calendar last updated 7 hours ago
Brittany can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Brittany H.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in large home with plenty of indoor space as well as a fully fenced in backyard. The neighborhood is also very walkable with lots of sidewalks for walking. I have toys for your dog to play with and a crate if needed so no need to bring yours if your dog requires one. I have food bowls and dog beds too! Dogs also have free range of my home and can be on my couch and sleep in my bed if they are allowed! Your dog will be treated as if they were mine! One thing that is very important is that I have a 9 year old step-son who is with us 50% of the time so it's important that your dog is friendly or indifferent to kids. He is a very calm boy so he's not like Chucky running around terrorizing your dog. If your dog doesn't like kids, reach out to me with the dates that you need dog care and we can discuss if it overlaps with the times we have my stepson and what if so, what your dog's dislike for kids look like. Depending on the behaviors, we might be able to work something out!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Brittany H. would like to know about your pet

Some things Iike to know before your dog comes and stays with me: 1. Feeding schedule and habits 2. Bathroom habits to include what time they go out and how often they usually poop a day. 3. Are they allowed at dog parks? 4. Any behavioral needs I should be aware of? Examples: Gets along with dogs? Scavenger of food on walks? High prey drive and tries to chase squirrels? Steals socks? Eats poop? 5. What are the rules for if the dog needs to be left alone? Crate? Free roam? 6. Any medications or special allergies?

A typical day

I try to maintain the same schedule that you have. You will let me know what their typical schedule is and I will follow that. Your dog gets up at 4am to go potty and eat their breakfast? Your dog needs to go out at specific times? You dog gets walks at specific times? Your dog gets a special treat at 7:13pm every night or else your dog will bark at you until the treat is given? So will we when your dog is with me! I will keep your dog busy and active with walks and frequent trips to the dog parks (if they are allowed). I also have tons of toys to keep your dog entertained!

Location

Kensington, MD

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Brittany H.

Kensington, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•23 reviews