Brianne Hodson, Dog Lady Extraordinaire

Brianne has been our dog-​Aunt for over four years and she’s the best thing that ever happened to us dog-​wise. We couldn’t possibly fit three awesome rescue dogs (one big shepherd mix, two chihuahua mixes) into our busy lives (my partner and I both run businesses) without her help. She’s trustworthy, deeply caring (the pups adore her!), reliable, warm and friendly. You can tell she genuinely loves her job.
My dogs go on an hour-​long park hike off-​leash with her every weekday and she often also stops by the house around dinnertime to feed them and hang out/​play if we’re going to be late. When my big dog’s arthritic legs are sore, she takes her on a neighborhood leash walk instead. After my big dog’s leg surgeries, Brianne slept on the floor with her in the spare bedroom to attend to her at night (while my dog howled all night from the painkillers, a common side effect) and stayed with her at the house during her initial convalescing days while we were at work.
She takes all the dogs to their many vet visits, including helping the little dogs heal their various teeth and skin issues, and makes sure everyone’s nails are clipped and baths happen when needed. Brianne makes sure our fridge is stocked with the pups’ food and that their meds don’t run out. When we go away on trips, Brianne stays at our house and always leaves it as neat and clean or better than it was when she arrived.
It can be hard to find someone who you can feel totally comfortable with your furry kids and access to your home. Brianne has always made us feel comfortable and has become an extension of our family. Whether it’s walks, dog sitting, overnights, or any kind of dog care, we’re confident about her commitment and execution.

My extremely high energy goldendoodle is a lot to handle and I couldn’t give Brianne any higher praise for her patience and attentiveness with my puppy. My dog always looks forward to walks and hikes with Brianne, and so do I because she comes back with much less energy!
On top of walks, Brianne has provided boarding while I was out of town and after a terrible experience with one of the large boarding companies it was such a relief to know Maisy was in good hands. Brianne’s nutrition consultation also helped me understand why Maisy was having such bad stomach problems and ultimately gave me the guidance to find the right dog food for her to be much happier and healthier.
Finally, when I was at my last straw with trying to find a way to train my dog to stop jumping up, Brianne spent time talking with me about different training options and also how she could reinforce the correct behaviors as we continued working with Maisy. It isn’t perfect yet, but everything she said has led us one step closer to Maisy keeping all four paws on the ground!
All in all, I highly recommend Brianne for her variety of services especially if you have struggled with a high energy pet like mine!

Brianne has been absolutely amazing with my dog, Charlie. Shes been coming 4 days a week for 8 months now. She’s been very responsible, inquires ahead of time whether I need her for holidays and has been more than accommodating of my sometimes unpredictable schedule.
Brianne has gone above and beyond what I expected. I wanted someone to come make sure my dog didn’t poop on the floor midday, what I got was a thoughtful person who cares as much about my pooch as I do. On rainy days she even wipes him down with a towel so he’s fresh and dry at home! (Yes, she somehow knew which towel was the dog towel). For Christmas she baked homemade dog treats for Charlie, who does that?! Someone who loves my dog is who.
Since I cared about this I’ll add that Brianne has always showed up when she said she would, and texted if she would be late (even though I would have no way of knowing since I’m at work). At no point was I concerned about her having a key to my home. She always locks it after her and brings in my packages, so I like to think she is actually protecting my belongings.
I recommend Brianne a million times over. She’ll take great care of your dog. Charlie genuinely misses her on her days off.

Brianne is great! She has been walking our doggy for about 5 months and it is such a nice feeling to be able to trust your dog and home with someone.
She is great with our pitbull and not afraid to put him in check. She also informs us when something might not seem right, like when his prong collar was too tight.
She has also been able to come through last minute when we were stuck in San Francisco (the bridge was backed up for miles) and couldn’t get home to him right away. It is great having piece of mind having someone that we trust that can get to him in instances when we can’t.
If you want someone that will treat your furry family member with just as much love as you do, I think Brianne is a great pick. :)

Brianne did a great job with a short-​term stint walking our black lab. Good communication and our dog totally fell in love with her at the first visit. It was great getting texts/​pics of our dog while we were on vacation! Brianne has extensive experience and offers a wide variety of pet care (and minor household) services at extremely-​competitive prices for this area. I would recommend her wholeheartedly for any pet care needs you might have.

I am so thankful that Brianne was able to walk our dog everyday! I am a first time dog owner and could not be happier with all the knowledge she has brought to the table. She has gone above and beyond helping me out when the puppy was sick and most importantly our dog LOVES her! Unfortunately our schedules/​needs did not match up in the long run but I’d highly recommend her to anyone who needs an extra hand every once in awhile during the day.