Melanie F.
Rockville, MD
Doggos and Meow's Join the Pawty!
Pet care experience
Hola, I have more than my fair share of experience with puppers of all sizes. I mainly work with them to be super-models for a pet photography business with my cousin. I have two of my own dogs that I had since they were puppies. Every friend I have at least once, would come to me for tips of either taking care of their pupper or finding cute places to take them for some family bonding!
Reviews
My little bean had a stroke a month ago and I needed help with her getting exercise and her medicine while I was away at work. Melanie is so wonderful and has been able to help bean get better! She is so flexible and patient with her as she is still recovering. And bean absolutely adores her!! If you want a reliable, kind and compassionate dog walker for your furry friend she is amazing!!!
Melanie, she is wonderful with my dog Bailey and Aliyah! I can finally have peace of mind at work! You will be in good hands with Melanie!
About Melanie F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will happily take notes as to what your dog feels comfortable with in their own home, most often a stranger depending on the dog will be ok, but if there is any concerns I will be sure to take care of them according to what the pet parent thinks is best. I COMPLETELY understand that pets behave differently when with the owner than without, and have the most patience for them because they like people are not all the same and have their own unique personalities.
Information Melanie F. would like to know about your pet
Regarding information that I should know ahead of time, is if the dog has ever been left alone with any dog, I would like full transparency. If a pet owner does not know I would like for them to tell me situations that they don't know, for example allergies are not always obvious and dog park situations at times can be different, so if they never played with a dog or had a specific treat I would like that to be said because although things can be fun in theory I would prefer safety over fun! I am generally concious of breeds however, so I know Frenchies shouldn't stay out in the heat too long or take too long walks because they can over heat and are generally allergy prone, but like i said transparency is everything!
A typical day
I am very energetic so I love dogs with energy for sports/hikes or long walks. I love going to pet friendly places like going to get puppuccinos or just hanging around other dogs if they are friendly with other dogs. I would basically do anything that I would do with any of my own friends just with another dog, and take mini polaroids of them to show pet parents their inner super model.
Services
Melanie can watch in your home
Availability
I work remotely, and have with a pet photography business that I assist with two equally dog obsessed ladies, so my schedule is very flexible! More than happy to drop in on some doggos that want to see a friendly face or associate me with long walks!
About Melanie F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will happily take notes as to what your dog feels comfortable with in their own home, most often a stranger depending on the dog will be ok, but if there is any concerns I will be sure to take care of them according to what the pet parent thinks is best. I COMPLETELY understand that pets behave differently when with the owner than without, and have the most patience for them because they like people are not all the same and have their own unique personalities.
Information Melanie F. would like to know about your pet
Regarding information that I should know ahead of time, is if the dog has ever been left alone with any dog, I would like full transparency. If a pet owner does not know I would like for them to tell me situations that they don't know, for example allergies are not always obvious and dog park situations at times can be different, so if they never played with a dog or had a specific treat I would like that to be said because although things can be fun in theory I would prefer safety over fun! I am generally concious of breeds however, so I know Frenchies shouldn't stay out in the heat too long or take too long walks because they can over heat and are generally allergy prone, but like i said transparency is everything!
A typical day
I am very energetic so I love dogs with energy for sports/hikes or long walks. I love going to pet friendly places like going to get puppuccinos or just hanging around other dogs if they are friendly with other dogs. I would basically do anything that I would do with any of my own friends just with another dog, and take mini polaroids of them to show pet parents their inner super model.
Location
Rockville, MD
Pets
Melanie F.
Rockville, MD