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Melanie J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
72 repeat clients
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Melanie J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
72 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Trained 2 service puppies

Have cared for dogs 15-120lb. Have years of training experience. Very dog friendly home. I have lots of love and attention for your fury family members. I am not able to handle large dogs who are big time pullers when walking.

Qualifications

72 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
80% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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203 ratings
Kathryn D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 15, 2026

Melanie was so sweet with my pup! You can tell she loves animals. Would definitely have Melanie look after my dog again.

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Nelson T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026

Moose always have a great time with Melanie! Moose came back very happy, we will be back!

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Gabriel & Alexa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

Best sitter ever

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Joana D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026

Melanie took wonderful care of Lucky during his 4 day stay. He looked like he had an absolute blast on his little doggy vacation! It gave us peace of mind knowing he was in such caring hands. We truly appreciate the love and attention she gave him, and we’d happily book with her again.

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Molly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

Melanie took amazing care of our Alfie!! Our pup has some “quirks” and needs a lot of attention and Melanie did an incredible job. We felt so at ease knowing Alfie was being taken care of so well and really trust Melanie. Would highly recommend Melanie for anyone wanting their dog to receive the best care and have an amazing time. Thank you Melanie!!

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Josh G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 18, 2026

Stella had a great time at Melanie’s while we were on vacation. Lots of pup friends big and small to play with, plenty of photo updates, and she came home very tired.

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Schedule

I treat all my boarders like my own. Let me love on your dogs. 💕. Booked stays can be canceled or changed up until 3 days before your start day. For dog safety I would like a copy of a current rabies vaccination. IF your dog is trained, give me a list of the words you use for him or her.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Our entire home is extremely pet friendly. We have a fenced in back yard. Being home full time I can handle any kind of animal care needed.

A typical day

We live in a very residential neighborhood. I enjoy taking walks. We also have a fully fenced in back yard. I try to keep a variety of toys for all size dogs. Playing with puppies (young and old) running around in the back yard is always fun. Treats are served inside enrichment toys.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melanie can host up to 4 pets per night
I board as many as 4 dogs at a time. I need to know exactly how well your pup gets along with other dogs. Not just at home but at the off leash park and indoors. If you board with me there will likely be other dogs in the house as well. I do not generally give dogs people food, but need to know of allergies or food intolerances. I would also love to know what (commands) your pet already knows. Words familiar to both you and your fur baby. My favorites: "rover" come, sit, stay, leave it, enough (barking). If you board with me, I ask for a bag with pets name, a harness (for field trips), food, and treats to share. I have lots of dog beds, toys, leashes and dog bowls.
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