Michelle G.
Santa Barbara, CA
Prof by day, petsitter by night
Pet care experience
I've taken care of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, ducks, and chickens over the last 15 years. I'm happy to help with your pets at my home or yours.
Reviews
Michelle watched our 4-year old rambunctious Husky at our home and all was great. Michelle was a fantastic communicator and super flexible. Our pup was happy and well taken care of. We’ll definitely have her over again (if she’ll have us :)
We were visiting Santa Barbara for a graduation. We found out at the last minute that our family member had a cat which couldn’t tolerate a dog being around. Michelle was able to watch Millie while we attended a party and the graduation. We appreciate Michelle being available and taking good care of Millie for us!
About Michelle G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can be flexible about care in my home or yours. I do have an 11 year old miniature poodle, but she's very well-behaved and content in her crate if there ever needs to be separation between dogs or between her and a cat. We live quite close to city parks and would spend plenty of time outdoors, but dogs or cats are welcome to snuggle with me while type away.
Information Michelle G. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog had any food, behavioral, or medical needs that I should be aware of and please be clear about how best to serve your dog in those areas. I don't have an breed preferences or exclusions, though I would like to know the breed ahead of time so I can do my research. As a woman who grew up in a military family, I'm very comfortable around large dogs, from German Shepherds to Labradors to Pit Bulls. They can always tell I'm not afraid of them, so we get along well. I love small dogs too, as you can tell from my miniature poodle.
A typical day
Dogs who stay with me well experience good mix of walks, play time, appropriate treats, and rest. Walks will depend on weather and owner permission, but my neighborhood, the Sunken Gardens, parks near Kid's World, and dog friendly beaches are all places I routinely take my own dog and I'd be happy for yours to join us.
Services
Michelle can watch in your home
Availability
I'm a professor, which means I work from home all but 2 days a week. I can stop in and check on your pet or have them over at my house during the day or night.
About Michelle G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I can be flexible about care in my home or yours. I do have an 11 year old miniature poodle, but she's very well-behaved and content in her crate if there ever needs to be separation between dogs or between her and a cat. We live quite close to city parks and would spend plenty of time outdoors, but dogs or cats are welcome to snuggle with me while type away.
Information Michelle G. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog had any food, behavioral, or medical needs that I should be aware of and please be clear about how best to serve your dog in those areas. I don't have an breed preferences or exclusions, though I would like to know the breed ahead of time so I can do my research. As a woman who grew up in a military family, I'm very comfortable around large dogs, from German Shepherds to Labradors to Pit Bulls. They can always tell I'm not afraid of them, so we get along well. I love small dogs too, as you can tell from my miniature poodle.
A typical day
Dogs who stay with me well experience good mix of walks, play time, appropriate treats, and rest. Walks will depend on weather and owner permission, but my neighborhood, the Sunken Gardens, parks near Kid's World, and dog friendly beaches are all places I routinely take my own dog and I'd be happy for yours to join us.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Pets
Michelle G.
Santa Barbara, CA