To everyone who has a pet and everyone who cares for one,
If you have ever needed to find a good vet, a trustworthy dog walker or a daycare that wouldn't lock your dog in a cage, you know how it works today: a loose recommendation in the building group chat, a story reply, a phone call without knowing the price. bernardo.pet is being built so that this search is simple, open and reliable — and so that people who care for pets have a place to show their own work.
The origin
Where the name comes from
Bernardo is the rescue dog of the Alps — the Saint Bernard that monks bred at the Great St Bernard Pass, 2,469 metres up, to find people lost in the snow. We chose the name because it describes the kind of platform we want to be.
Strong
Built to carry whatever it takes — including the responsibility of recommending who cares.
Brave
Goes first, through the snow, when someone is in trouble.
Playful
Because good care also makes time for play.
Charming
Makes friends wherever it goes — and that is how search should be.
Balanced
No excess: calm in service, clarity in decisions.
Resilient
Lasts the whole day — and the next one too.
It is a powerful dog and, even so, the calmest one in the house — strong and playful at the same time. That is the combination we looked for in the platform: useful enough to solve your search, pleasant enough that nobody needs to stress before leaving their pet in good hands.
The idea
Useful and pleasant, together
Pet owners and professionals want the same thing: for the pet to be well. What separates them today is information. So we open up the information.
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Open search
You search by service and neighbourhood without creating an account. The account only comes in when you book.
- 02
Approved by people
No profile goes live automatically. Documents, registration and experience are checked by our team.
- 03
Upfront prices
Services, starting price and service area show up before any conversation.
The services
What will show up in search
Each category brings together professionals and partners approved by the team. The services below are the starting point — search shows who serves near you.
Health
Appointments, vaccines and exams — at the clinic or at home.
Bathing and grooming
Bath, grooming and conditioning by appointment, one pet at a time.
Training and behavior
Positive training, from puppies to dogs with a difficult history.
Walks and activities
Solo or small-group walks, with a report at the end.
Care and companionship
Home visits, feeding and company for everyday life.
Daycare and boarding
Day stays and longer stays in adapted homes, with an assessment before the first one.
Transport
Pick-up and drop-off for appointments, grooming and trips, on an agreed schedule.
Other services
Pet shops, pharmacies, health plans and whatever else your search needs.
Warm regards — see you when the trail opens,
Emerson Pádua & Leandro Siqueira
Creators of bernardo.pet
P.S. If you are a professional or partner and want to be one of the platform's first profiles, write to contato@bernardo.pet — we reply before launch.