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Michele B.

Reston, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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Your Pet's Home Away from Home

Pet care experience

Hi! My first gift as a baby was a white german shepherd named Pepper that I grew up with and I've been a dog owner ever since. Friends even brought me a stray found on campus at GWU, Wiggles. He was our house mascot. And I've owned and cared for dogs ever since. I started rescuing dogs in 2010 in Oakland. I found forever homes for 13 dogs. Your dog will be safe, made comfortable and well cared for by me. I'm happy to care for senior dogs or puppies and anyone in between. I am attentive. Responsive to them and focused to obey your instructions concerning your fur baby. I want them to be happy while you're away and I want you to be comfortable while they're in my care. Most of all, if anything happens, I know how to respond quickly. My 12yo Weimaraner Gideon passed away during the pandemic. I've been fostering. This just seems like another way for me to play with and care for a new dog until I get another one. I look forward to meeting you and your pet.

Reviews

Jayson D.
Dog Boarding • May 14, 2024
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Michele was such an amazing pet sitter, she sent us frequent updates and photos, accommodated to any request we had, and treated our dogs as if they were hers, overall I couldn’t have felt more reassured and would not hesitate to book her again in the future.

Ed C.
Dog Boarding • May 08, 2024
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Michele is an excellent and conscientious caregiver. She provided frequent updates on our dog. Owners can rest assured their pet is in good hands and well cared for.

Raven S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 04, 2024
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Michele was great watching Bryson. It’s hard finding people who truly care about your pet when you are gone but she treated Bryson as if he was one of her own. I definitely recommend booking with her.

Julia C.
Dog Boarding • Apr 01, 2024
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Michele was amazing with my dog who struggles with severe separation anxiety and is reactive towards other dogs. She made him feel safe and gave him lots of love! I appreciated the quick responses and daily pictures! Will definitely be using her again in the future

About Michele B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet will have full run of the house and will be encouraged to make themselves at home. Their crate and food/water will be set up in places where they can be seen and made comfortable.

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michele B. would like to know about your pet

Please share with me your dog's temperment, preferences, and personality. Please bring any fav toys, tokens or other items that will make them feel at home.

A typical day

I will maintain the schedule that you have established with your pet. In addition, I can take them to a local dog park after rush hour so they can play with just me or with your permission, they can play with other dogs. They can also come with me in the car to run errands and we can have fun on the way - pup cups, impromptu walks and other fun.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
House Sitting
in your home
$70per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day

Michele can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Michele can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm a professional writer and program developer so my schedule is flexible which makes caring for your dog and its needs really easy. I am able to maintain whatever schedule you've established at home.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michele B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet will have full run of the house and will be encouraged to make themselves at home. Their crate and food/water will be set up in places where they can be seen and made comfortable.

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michele B. would like to know about your pet

Please share with me your dog's temperment, preferences, and personality. Please bring any fav toys, tokens or other items that will make them feel at home.

A typical day

I will maintain the schedule that you have established with your pet. In addition, I can take them to a local dog park after rush hour so they can play with just me or with your permission, they can play with other dogs. They can also come with me in the car to run errands and we can have fun on the way - pup cups, impromptu walks and other fun.

Location

Reston, VA

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Michele B.

Reston, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews