Melanie K.
Melanie K.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $13 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable Dog Care
I’m currently home full-time, which means I have a very flexible schedule and can give your dog lots of companionship, attention, playtime, and potty breaks throughout the day. Dogs have also been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I now have an English Cream Golden Retriever named Bear. I’ve raised Bear since he was 6 months old, so I have firsthand experience with puppy training, potty training, leash walking, giving medications, and caring for a dog through health issues. I know every dog has their own personality and routine, and I’m happy to follow whatever makes your pup feel most comfortable. Bear and I regularly go on hour-long walks around our neighborhood, and I’m happy to walk your dog rain or shine. If your dog prefers one-on-one attention or doesn’t do well walking with other dogs, I’m more than happy to take them out solo. My schedule is also wide open for drop-in visits, so I can be flexible with timing throughout the day. My house is very dog friendly. Dogs are welcome on the furniture, we have a fully fenced backyard for playing fetch, and we also have a dog door that leads outside, so dogs that are already comfortable using one can go outside whenever they’d like for a potty break or to enjoy some fresh air. I’ll send plenty of photo updates and keep you in the loop so you always know how your pup is doing. I know how stressful it can be to trust someone else with your dog, and I want you to feel completely comfortable knowing they’re getting lots of attention and care while you’re away.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I always try to keep pets as close to their normal routine as possible so they feel comfortable and secure. In my home, dogs are welcome on the furniture and have access to a fully fenced backyard for playtime and potty breaks. We also have a dog door for dogs who are already comfortable using one. I’m happy to follow any feeding schedules, medication instructions, crate routines, or other preferences you have. I also make sure introductions with my dog, Bear, are done carefully and can keep dogs separated when needed for meals, rest, or personal space. For walks and drop-in visits, I follow your instructions closely and make sure your pet is safely leashed, doors and gates are secured, and your home is left exactly as I found it. I’ll also send regular photo updates so you always know how your pet is doing.
Ratings and reviews
Melanie was wonderful with my dachshund, Martin! She did both drop-in visits and walks for him, and I always felt completely comfortable knowing he was in good hands. She was reliable, attentive, and took the time to make sure Martin got plenty of attention and exercise. I also really appreciated the updates while I was away. I would absolutely trust her with Martin again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone caring and dependable.
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Schedule
I’m currently transitioning between jobs and have several months off, so my schedule is extremely flexible and I’m able to be home full-time. This gives me plenty of time for walks, drop-in visits, playtime, potty breaks, and lots of one-on-one attention throughout the day. I’m available during weekdays, weekends, and throughout the day, and I’m happy to work around your pet’s normal routine.
