PRIVATE HOME STEWARDSHIP
Your home, your hound,
your life — tended to
as if it were ours.
While you’re away, your home is never alone. Discreet, detail-oriented home care and lifestyle concierge for the Valley’s most discerning homeowners and their beloved animals.
SERVING
Scottsdale · Paradise Valley · Arcadia
- FULLY INSURED & BONDED
- BACKGROUND CHECKED TEAM
HOME WATCH
PET CARE
VENDOR COORDINATION
LIFESTYLE CONCIERGE
ESTATE MANAGEMENT
WHAT WE OFFER
A full range of home stewardship services
Every property is different. Every client has different needs. Shawna works with you to build a service arrangement that fits your home and your life perfectly.
01
Home watch & property care
Regular interior and exterior walkthroughs, security checks, and proactive reporting so you always know your home’s condition — wherever you are.
Interior & exterior inspections
Photo & video reports
Storm & seasonal checks
Mail & package management
02
Vendor & maintenance coordination
From pool service to HVAC — Shawna manages your trusted vendors so you don’t have to, ensuring work is completed correctly and on schedule.
Scheduling & access management
Quality oversight & sign-off
Trusted vendor referrals
Invoice review & tracking
03
Pre & post-arrival services
Arrive to a home that’s truly ready. Leave with confidence it’s secure. We handle the details on both ends of every trip.
Home staging & fresh linens
Grocery & pantry stocking
Post-departure securing
Seasonal opening & closing
04
Lifestyle concierge
The errands, appointments, and arrangements that pile up — handled discreetly and efficiently on your behalf.
Errand running & dry cleaning
Reservation & event coordination
Gift sourcing & delivery
Personal shopping
05
Bespoke arrangements
If your needs don’t fit a category, that’s exactly why we exist. Shawna builds a custom service plan around your specific home and lifestyle.
Estate & second-home oversight
Long-term property management
Special event support
Custom retainer arrangements
06
Pet sitting & animal care
In-home care for your animals with the same attention to routine and comfort you provide. No kennels, no strangers — just calm, consistent care.
Daily visits or overnight stays
Feeding, exercise & enrichment
Vet coordination if needed
Daily photo updates
ABOUT SHAWNA
A person. A team
you can trust.
When you hand someone your keys, you’re extending an extraordinary level of trust. I built Shawna’s Home & Hound Collective on the understanding that this trust is earned — through reliability, discretion, and an almost obsessive attention to detail.
Based right here in Scottsdale and intimately familiar with the properties, vendors, and pace of life across the Valley’s finest neighborhoods, I bring a deeply personal approach to every home I steward.
When I’m not watching over a home or caring for someone’s beloved pets, you’ll find me working out, hitting the pickleball or tennis court, or out on a hike soaking up the Arizona landscape. And when I really need to recharge? I head to my favorite place on earth — Sedona.
— Shawna Berndsen, Owner
Shawna Berndsen
OWNER · SHAWNA’S HOME & HOUND COLLECTIVE
“My clients aren’t accounts to me. They’re neighbors who trust me enough to hand over their keys — and that trust is never taken lightly.”
10+
YEARS EXP.
100%
DISCREET
A PERSONAL NOTE
From Shawna
A small, select clientele means every home receives Shawna’s full attention — and every client feels it.
CLIENT WORDS
What homeowners say
A small, select clientele means every home receives Shawna’s full attention — and every client feels it.
“
We travel internationally for months at a time. Having Shawna watch our home and our dogs means we leave without a single worry. She notices things we don’t even notice ourselves.
Jennifer A. · Paradise Valley
“
Every vendor, every appointment, every detail is handled before I even think to ask. That level of proactive care is genuinely rare and I recommend her to everyone I know.
Michael T. · Scottsdale
“
Our home is a significant investment. Knowing Shawna is checking on it regularly — and actually knows what to look for — gives us real peace of mind year-round.
Carolyn R. · Arcadia
“
She treated our animals exactly the way we do. Our dogs were calm, well-fed, exercised, and happy. We got daily photos. We’ll never use anyone else as long as she’s available.
David & Lisa M. · Paradise Valley
HOW IT WORKS
From first conversation to full stewardship
Shawna keeps the onboarding process personal and unhurried — because the right fit matters more than a quick signup.
STEP 01
Initial inquiry
Reach out via the contact form or email. Shawna responds personally within 24 hours to learn about your home and needs.
STEP 02
Home walkthrough
A private walkthrough of your property to understand its particulars, your preferences, and any specific concerns or requirements.
STEP 03
Custom service plan
Shawna prepares a tailored plan outlining services, frequency, reporting cadence, and pricing. No one-size-fits-all packages.
STEP 04
Ongoing stewardship
Your home is in capable hands. Regular reports keep you informed; proactive communication means no surprises, ever.
WHY SHAWNA’S
What makes us different
PERSONAL VS. BOOKING PLATFORMS
Every time you reach out, you talk to Shawna
And if it’s not Shawna walking through your door, it’s someone she’d trust with her own home — personally handpicked, vetted, and background checked. Small by design, because quality can’t be scaled carelessly.
IN-HOME VS. KENNEL
Your pets stay where they're happiest — home
No cages, no stress, no disruption to routine. Your animals are cared for in the comfort of their own environment.
BESPOKE VS. ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL
A plan built around your home, not a package
Every client relationship starts with a conversation and a walkthrough — because no two homes or lifestyles are the same.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with cats and other animals, not just dogs?
Absolutely. Shawna cares for dogs, cats, and most other household pets. Every animal is treated with the same attentiveness and respect for their individual routine and temperament.
What happens if there's an emergency at my home while I'm away?
behalf so you don’t have to cut your trip short.
How do I get started?
Simply reach out via the contact form or email below. Shawna will respond personally within 24 hours to learn about your home and needs. From there, she’ll schedule a walkthrough and prepare a custom service plan — no commitment required at that stage.
How often will you check on my home?
Are you available year-round, including holidays?
Yes. Shawna understands that the times you most need someone watching your home — holidays, summer travel, extended trips — are exactly when most services scale back. Availability is discussed and agreed upon as part of your custom service plan.
How do you handle my home's access and security?
With the utmost discretion. Key handling, alarm codes, and access protocols are agreed upon privately and treated with strict confidentiality. Shawna and every member of her team is background checked, insured, and bonded — so your security is never an afterthought.