Melissa B.
North Central, VA
Grown up with various breeds.
Pet care experience
Growing up I have had two Dobermans, a German Shepard, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Poodles, lots and lots of Poodles - two were senior foster dogs whose owner passed away. From a young age I helped my parents care for our dogs - and our neighbors dogs - and now that I'm older I solely care for my two Poodles, a miniature and a standard. These dogs were always treated less like pets and more like family members by my parents, so I have the same mindset. If you decide to own a dog, that dog is now your child and should be treated as such. Just like children, dogs need to be engaged and active. Running outside, going on walks, having physical contact, being shown affection.
Reviews
Melissa watched our 7 year old Mini poodle and 2month old standard poodle while we were away. They were well cared for, the house was clean upon our return. She also sits for a close friend of mine and their shitzu loves her. Melissa loves dogs, and they seem to love her.
About Melissa B.
Communication
Skills
Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know about the dog: are they house trained, are the weary of strangers, do they nip, are they jumpers, etc.
A typical day
It depends on where you live. Near my home there is a lake that if you walk around it it's over a mile, I enjoy taking my dogs on walks around that because it's long enough that they get a lot of exercise but short enough that they aren't too fatigued.
Services
Melissa can watch in your home
About Melissa B.
Communication
Skills
Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know about the dog: are they house trained, are the weary of strangers, do they nip, are they jumpers, etc.
A typical day
It depends on where you live. Near my home there is a lake that if you walk around it it's over a mile, I enjoy taking my dogs on walks around that because it's long enough that they get a lot of exercise but short enough that they aren't too fatigued.
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Pets
Melissa B.
North Central, VA