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Melanie R.

West Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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I'm a Mary Poppins for dogs

Pet care experience

I love walking, playing and snuggling dogs. I love teaching tricks and am great at following your guidelines on sitting by doors or before crossing roads, or whatever rules and commands you've worked at. I understand and believe consistency is key with communication between species. Im excellent with setting dogs up for success with exercise and also brain use for playtime and tricks. I've spent years training the dogs I've lived with to do necessary commands, sit, down, come, stay but also fun "party" tricks like rolling over, bang bang (getting shot and falling down) play dead, dancing , etc. I've had experience giving medications when needed and will love your dog like the best aunt ever. Pills or topicals , either is fine with me. I have experience with large and small breeds and most of my fav dogs are "bully breeds" and I don't believe any of that, they are often the sweetest and best cuddlers I've done overnights at friends and families places for years and am excited to have brought my love and passion into the world and give you peace of mind your fur babies are safe and loved even while you are working or on vacation. I do long and shorts stays at your house, where your pets are most comfortable, as well as drop in visits and long walks. I also enjoy a good canine selfie, so as long as you are okay with it, I do try to always send you a pic of your pup (s) while I'm hanging out with them

Reviews

Jessica O.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 23, 2019
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“Thanks for taking great care of us!” ~ Ted & Khaleesi

Clarice M.
Mar 04, 2019

Melanie is trustworthy and kind. It is nice to know my home is safe and my Lenny is happy when she comes. She has been able to help us out in a pinch when my husband travels. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter/ walker.

Melissa W.
Feb 24, 2019

My dogs ADORE Melanie! I have two dogs, a pitty, and a pug, and Melanie is loved by both. I know that I can count on her to show them love, care for them, and make sure they have just what they need when I’m not able to be there with them. She has stayed weekends with them, and I’m pretty sure they are not super excited when I come home and she leaves :) Melanie is the very best at what she does, and I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for the best care for their animals.

Justus W.
Feb 24, 2019

Melanie is the best. My dogs get so excited when she arrives, they pretty much ask me to leave. She treats them as her own. I love that she sends me pictures letting me know how much love and attention they are getting. I've been fortunate to have Melanie as my go-to whenever I have to leave town for a day or for a week, I'm always comforted by her presence. My boys, a pug and a pittie, just started wagging their tails when I mentioned her name.

About Melanie R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Melanie R. would like to know about your pet

I just like to know boundries and tricks the dog is used to, as well as getting to set my own so the dog and I are on the same page. Also any medical needs or allergies and anything about their bodis they don't like (ex. Doesn't like paws touched or left ear is a no no zone, etc) I love all breeds and have experience with the entire range of the breed spectrum and everything mixed in

A typical day

I am all for going to parks or walking trails if they are close by I love plating in backyards If they know tricks, I lI've working their brains Snuggle time is my favorite, just squish up with your pup

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$22per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$26per walk
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Melanie can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 10 months ago
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About Melanie R.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Melanie R. would like to know about your pet

I just like to know boundries and tricks the dog is used to, as well as getting to set my own so the dog and I are on the same page. Also any medical needs or allergies and anything about their bodis they don't like (ex. Doesn't like paws touched or left ear is a no no zone, etc) I love all breeds and have experience with the entire range of the breed spectrum and everything mixed in

A typical day

I am all for going to parks or walking trails if they are close by I love plating in backyards If they know tricks, I lI've working their brains Snuggle time is my favorite, just squish up with your pup

Location

West Chicago, IL

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Melanie R.

West Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews