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Melissa A.

East Riverside, LA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Dog trainer providing boarding

Pet care experience

My name is Mel and I've accumulated five years of professional animal experience working at doggie day care and boarding facilities. I have trained dogs for 2 years now and am a part of a great program that my job currently has in effect. We have teamed up with the SPCA to train dogs that need furever homes. I have a 3 bedroom house (including a backyard), with one bedroom exclusively set up for your beautiful pup! I have a gorgeous female 7 year old dog that loves to play with other dogs. I love animals beyond a professional level and always have a mission to make them as comfortable and safe as they feel at home. I also provide basic training (including puppies) at an additional cost :). I will provide all the joy your dog needs while you're away so you can have an amazing, relaxing vacation!!

Reviews

Gavin M.
Dog Boarding • Jan 02, 2024
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Melissa was excellent. She sent me daily updates, and since I left my dog with her over Christmas she got her a toy for a present! Very attentive, knows and understands dogs well. Would recommend every time.

Jonathan L.
Dog Boarding • Dec 12, 2023
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Melissa was great! My dog loves staying at her house. Will be booking again and would highly recommend.

Sam L.
Dog Boarding • Dec 07, 2023
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Melissa did an amazing job with my pup Loki :) Would gladly book with her again!

William P.
House Sitting • Feb 18, 2020
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Melissa is a caring and informed dogsitter who went above and beyond in every way. She knows dogs, loves dogs, and makes sure she has all the necessary information to take care of your dog. She was also a terrific housesitter who left few signs that she'd been here. I received regular updates and photos, and she sent me a question when she had a concern. One way I know Quincy enjoyed the experience is that he didn't act unusual when I returned; it was no different than returning from work to let him out of his kennel. I'm so grateful for the level of attention my hound received, and I know he and I both were glad to get to know Melissa.

About Melissa A.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa A. would like to know about your pet

Any anxieties, allergies to food/treats, how friendly are they, do they have fear of males/females (both human and canine), are they consistent barkers, do they chew on clothes/walls/shoes etc.

A typical day

Get to play outside at the park next to my house. Play ball in the backyard and inside of home, watch dog tv, snuggle, massages, get yummy treats, stimulation of the brain with training

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
House Sitting
in your home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 7 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa A.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa A. would like to know about your pet

Any anxieties, allergies to food/treats, how friendly are they, do they have fear of males/females (both human and canine), are they consistent barkers, do they chew on clothes/walls/shoes etc.

A typical day

Get to play outside at the park next to my house. Play ball in the backyard and inside of home, watch dog tv, snuggle, massages, get yummy treats, stimulation of the brain with training

Location

New orleans, LA

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Pets

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Melissa A.

East Riverside, LA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews