Brittany L.
Hazelwood, OR
Work @home full time, active hiker!
Pet care experience
About this sitter: I have been a dog-lover since birth, and over the years I have developed a deep love for all animals from dogs to goats to fish. I have experience owning both large and small dogs and I am familiar with the specific needs of both. In the past I have owned German Sherpherds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, an Autralian Dingo, a Shih Tzu, a Boxer, a Labrador Retriever, and a Corgi. I have also owned a variety of fish, hermit crabs, parakeets, hamsters, and turtles over the years. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, and birds in their homes while families were away on vacation. I have personal experience caring for pets that have lost full mobility and/or need to take medicine daily etc. I have taken classes on obedience training, so I could work well with your puppy in training. I have extensive experience with dog handling, and would love taking your dog for walks or to the dog park to play! While I don't currently have my own pup, I do spend lots of quality time with my partner's Chihuahua, Churro. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover since birth! I grew up with a Rhodesian Ridgeback/German Shepherd mix, Cashew, that was like my other half. My experience administering medication Yes. I was primarily responsible for taking care of Cashew when she was in her last years and had to take medicine daily for her hip.
Reviews
Brittany house sat for me for 2.5 weeks over Christmas/New Year and did an amazing and thoughtful job. Almost too good, as my dog and cat seem a little sad I'm home to be honest :D She sent plenty of pictures and asked good questions to make sure she gave them the best care possible. Brittany even changed the sheets for us the day she left, so we didn't have to after a long journey back from the UK. I'd definitely hire Brittany again and strongly recommend her for any house sitting needs.
Brittany was awesome!! On her first night my dog was sprayed by a skunk!!! Brittany was super diligent about cleaning the dog, the deck, the house and all things to keep the skunk impact as low as possible. I got daily skunk reports which were great!!! Well done to Brittany!!
Brittany gave our pup lots of love and cuddles. She was polite and courteous. After staying in our home for two weeks she left it very tidy. Good communication throughout the sitting. We would have liked our pup to have received some longer walks while we were gone; we didn’t feel 10-20 minutes a day was enough for our pup.
Brittany was great. She was a dog/house sitter and then some. She reminded me that the dog's meds were running low - I called for a refill and Brittany went and picked it up. She took in the paper, watered patio plants, made daytime visits to let the dogs out, sent me photo updates and more. My toy poodle and Maltese Mix related well to her - she and they quickly had a nice relationship going. When I returned home it was clear that the dogs were happy and well tended to. Brittany is a lovely young woman and I will gladly hire her again. I recommend her without hesitation.
About Brittany L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm not currently offering dog boarding in my own home. When I care for pets in my client's home, I change my style of caretaking depending on the home and pet in question, as pets tend to be so unique in their needs.
Home
Information Brittany L. would like to know about your pet
If your dog has special requirements, such as medical necessities, I would need to have specific instructions on how to care for that. I love all breeds big and small!
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog As much time as I can or as much time as you want me to! I love playing with dogs so I would definitely try to spend lots of time with your pup!
Services
Brittany can host
Brittany can watch in your home
Availability
I'm self-employed, so I have a lot of flexibility to meet your pet's needs at times that work for them and their normal routine. I love taking breaks in the middle of the day to go on walks and get some exercise.
About Brittany L.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'm not currently offering dog boarding in my own home. When I care for pets in my client's home, I change my style of caretaking depending on the home and pet in question, as pets tend to be so unique in their needs.
Home
Information Brittany L. would like to know about your pet
If your dog has special requirements, such as medical necessities, I would need to have specific instructions on how to care for that. I love all breeds big and small!
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog As much time as I can or as much time as you want me to! I love playing with dogs so I would definitely try to spend lots of time with your pup!
Location
Portland, OR
Brittany L.
Hazelwood, OR