Brittany M.
Richmond, VA
I have treats & know how to use 'em
Pet care experience
“Good enough” care isn’t good enough for your pet. You deserve someone who communicates, follows through, and doesn’t treat your pet like a side hustle. Someone invested in keeping your pet safe, happy, and stress-free while you’re away. And the experience to do it even in unexpected circumstances. As the pet parent to a medical fragile dog myself, I know how hard it is to trust a stranger with the furry members of your family. I’m a lifelong dog person and a first-time Rover-er, but not new to responsible, informed care. I have hands-on experience and professional training in leash skills, fear-free methods, enrichment, and working with anxious, spicy, or high-energy pups. I work from home and have a flexible weekday schedule. I’m fully available for walks and drop-ins Monday through Friday before 4pm. I also have some evening and weekend availability (just check the calendar). Once we’ve gotten to know each other, I do offer house sitting and boarding for existing clients who need ongoing support. These days I live with a clingy rescue pit and the occasional foster dog. I volunteer regularly at RACC, walking dogs of every size, breed, and temperament—from skittish lapdogs to 100-lb giants trying to live out their sled-dogs fantasies. I’ve completed training in dog handling and behavior, and I have plenty of experience with pups who need a little extra patience, skill-building, or positive-reinforcement structure. Whether your dog needs routine and predictability, leash training, desensitization, enrichment, or just a cozy check-in and some companionship, I tailor care to fit them (and you). Communication is a big deal to me You’ll always know how things are going, and yes, there will be photo updates. Possibly too many. You’ve been warned. If you’re looking for someone who shows up, tunes in, and gives your dog the love they deserve while you’re away. I’m your person. Can’t wait to meet your good boy or girl (or little menace with a personal vendetta against the Amazon driver).
Reviews
My sheepdoodle is quite the nervous nelly and also high energy. It makes me so relieved that Brittany is patient to earn her trust and wear her out at the same time! She always goes above and beyond thinking about my docs needs and communicating with me. She has so much experience and even corrects her bad behavior with treats and gentle commands. Your pet will be in good care with Brittany!
About Brittany M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog’s care is always tailored to their personality, needs, and your preferences. If they thrive on routine, we’ll stick to their neighborhood route like clockwork. If they need leash practice, we’ll focus on skills. If they need more mental stimulation, I’ve got enrichment exercises, training games, and treat puzzles ready to go. If your dog needs exposure and socialization, we can head to a public park for controlled distance desensitization and positive reinforcement. And if they’ve got energy to burn, we’ll hit the trails for a hike that leaves us both happily exhausted. For drop-in visits, I can keep things chill or playful but always structured. I’m happy to work on crate manners, polite doorway exits, and other small habits that make a big difference. Or we can just hang out. Cuddles (if that’s their vibe), companionship, a good sniff around the yard, and a reminder that even when you’re away, someone still loves them a lot. Safety is always my top priority. Your dog will never be off-leash outside the home, and they’ll always be supervised, even if we’re just doing yard zoomies or sunbathing like royalty.
Information Brittany M. would like to know about your pet
Tell me everything. Seriously. The more I know, the better I can show up for your pup. Whether they’re a social butterfly, a nervous wreck, a trash goblin, a squirrel bounty hunter, or D) All of the above. Red flags don’t scare me, but surprises on the sidewalk might if they involve 100 lbs of pure muscle and a rogue plastic bag. If your dog is leash reactive, scared of kids, hates other dogs, or refuses to poop unless you're singing them a lullaby—amazing. I just need to know. That way we can avoid triggers, stay safe, and make sure your dog has a walk that works for them. I can handle meds, training reinforcements, weird rituals, and will fiercely protect them from every inflatable lawn decoration within a 2-mile radius. Just give me the heads-up, and I’ll roll with it. Basically: if it’s important to your dog (or could result in me being publicly dragged down a sidewalk), it’s important to me.
A typical day
A typical weekday includes starting my day with a long walk, soaking up some vitamin D, and playing backyard fetch until my dog decides to just eat the ChuckIt ball instead. I work from home, heavily supervised by a pit disguised as a needy little heating pad, and unwind with a Netflix doc while she wedges herself into my armpit/emotional support cave. On weekends, I’m either on the move or and slowly becoming one with my couch. You’ll find me hiking Belle Isle or Forest Hill Park, sitting at a brewery with friends, trying new food around RVA, training with my dog, doing yard work…or at home in yesterday's clothes rewatching old seasons of Survivor with my sentient weighted blanket. When it comes to the dogs I care for, I love matching their energy and needs in the moment. Whether your pup wants to bolt like Usain, play tug until the rope disintegrates, or quietly judge pedestrians from a shady patch in the park, I'm in. I move when they move, chill when they chill, and whisper encouraging pep talks to those gentle souls who just need a little extra TLC.
Services
Brittany can watch in your home
Availability
I work part-time with a lot of weekday flexibility, especially before 4 pm. Some evening and weekend availability too. If possible, I'd love to meet your pup before we become best friends.
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About Brittany M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog’s care is always tailored to their personality, needs, and your preferences. If they thrive on routine, we’ll stick to their neighborhood route like clockwork. If they need leash practice, we’ll focus on skills. If they need more mental stimulation, I’ve got enrichment exercises, training games, and treat puzzles ready to go. If your dog needs exposure and socialization, we can head to a public park for controlled distance desensitization and positive reinforcement. And if they’ve got energy to burn, we’ll hit the trails for a hike that leaves us both happily exhausted. For drop-in visits, I can keep things chill or playful but always structured. I’m happy to work on crate manners, polite doorway exits, and other small habits that make a big difference. Or we can just hang out. Cuddles (if that’s their vibe), companionship, a good sniff around the yard, and a reminder that even when you’re away, someone still loves them a lot. Safety is always my top priority. Your dog will never be off-leash outside the home, and they’ll always be supervised, even if we’re just doing yard zoomies or sunbathing like royalty.
Information Brittany M. would like to know about your pet
Tell me everything. Seriously. The more I know, the better I can show up for your pup. Whether they’re a social butterfly, a nervous wreck, a trash goblin, a squirrel bounty hunter, or D) All of the above. Red flags don’t scare me, but surprises on the sidewalk might if they involve 100 lbs of pure muscle and a rogue plastic bag. If your dog is leash reactive, scared of kids, hates other dogs, or refuses to poop unless you're singing them a lullaby—amazing. I just need to know. That way we can avoid triggers, stay safe, and make sure your dog has a walk that works for them. I can handle meds, training reinforcements, weird rituals, and will fiercely protect them from every inflatable lawn decoration within a 2-mile radius. Just give me the heads-up, and I’ll roll with it. Basically: if it’s important to your dog (or could result in me being publicly dragged down a sidewalk), it’s important to me.
A typical day
A typical weekday includes starting my day with a long walk, soaking up some vitamin D, and playing backyard fetch until my dog decides to just eat the ChuckIt ball instead. I work from home, heavily supervised by a pit disguised as a needy little heating pad, and unwind with a Netflix doc while she wedges herself into my armpit/emotional support cave. On weekends, I’m either on the move or and slowly becoming one with my couch. You’ll find me hiking Belle Isle or Forest Hill Park, sitting at a brewery with friends, trying new food around RVA, training with my dog, doing yard work…or at home in yesterday's clothes rewatching old seasons of Survivor with my sentient weighted blanket. When it comes to the dogs I care for, I love matching their energy and needs in the moment. Whether your pup wants to bolt like Usain, play tug until the rope disintegrates, or quietly judge pedestrians from a shady patch in the park, I'm in. I move when they move, chill when they chill, and whisper encouraging pep talks to those gentle souls who just need a little extra TLC.
Location
Richmond, VA
Pets
Brittany M.
Richmond, VA