Melanie D.
Melanie D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Happy Pups Are My Full Time Job 🐾
Hi, I’m Melanie! Pet care is my full time profession, and I’m a fully insured dog walker and pet sitter with over 5 years of hands on experience. I provide dependable, personalized care for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities—including anxious and reactive pups. I’m especially attentive to body language, triggers, and comfort levels. I understand that every dog is different, so I take the time to build trust and adjust my approach to what makes your dog feel safest and happiest. Whether it’s a daily walk, drop-in, or extended stay, I aim to make each visit something your pup looks forward to! I follow their usual routine, provide plenty of attention and enrichment, and keep you in the loop with photos and a detailed recap after each visit. 🐾
Cat care experience
Melanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Melanie is the best!! Always reliable and very communicative. Would absolutely recommend to anyone needing a walker😊
Melanie was able to get my shy grump of a cat to be brave and friendly! I was in awe. Great to work with and I trusted her with Sam completely!
Melanie is always great. Understanding, passionate, and thorough with instructions and recommendations.
Melanie is reliable as always and our cats love her!
Mel has been walking my dog Henry for a while now! She is wonderfully communicative, and so patient with his many anxious moments. I’ve never had to have a dog walker until now, and am very thankful for my first experience being one of care and professionalism. Got lucky finding the best dog walker on Rover on the first try!
Melanie has taken great care of my cat both times I was out of town. I can tell that she really loves animals, and I appreciate the care and attention she gave to Mr Pickles while cat sitting.
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Schedule
I’m available for walks and drop-ins from 7 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekend availability as needed. Whether you need recurring walks or occasional care, I love getting to know each pup and becoming a familiar, trusted part of their routine.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I follow each pet’s usual routine and care instructions closely and pay attention to their behavior, comfort, and surroundings. I want every pet to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while they’re with me. When visiting your home, I treat your space with the same care and respect I would my own.
A typical day
Every pup’s perfect day looks a little different! I like to keep their routine as familiar as possible while making sure they get plenty of attention and enrichment. Depending on their personality and energy level, that might mean walks with lots of time to sniff and explore, playtime, enrichment activities, or simply some downtime to relax. For dogs who enjoy longer outings, we can visit nearby parks or trails when appropriate. At home, I have toys and puzzles to keep them entertained, along with plenty of cuddles if that’s their thing. 😊
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldNo females in heatMelanie can host up to 2 pets per night
- Before caring for a new dog, I like to know about their usual routine, temperament, and any specific needs. Please let me know about any medications, allergies, anxiety, reactivity, triggers, or other behaviors I should be aware of.