Melissa E.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Work from home dog mom
Pet care experience
When I was in elementary school, I started my own pet sitting business for my neighbors. They entrusted me to watch their furry friends that ranged in size from hamsters to senior dogs. Now as an adult, I take care of my own active dog, making sure she gets cuddles and walks in the park every day.
Reviews
Melissa is our number one go-to sitter in San Luis Obispo. Our dog loves staying with her. Melissa is professional, communicative and sends pictures throughout the stay. I highly recommend her.
Melissa is great with doggies, probably all animals. She is kind and definitely a dog person. Dogs have a way of knowing right away if the person is their “kind of dog lover”. My dog Dot ran right up to her and into her home. Dot is a nervous breed so I knew right away this is a good place to leave our little “nervous nelly”. We got pictures often and Dot was kept four days. Melissa has her own doggie, Lucy. We will definitely use Melissa again. She has a backyard for the doggies and daily walks. Wonderful sitter! Dot usually comes home mad that we left her behind, but this time she came home loved, so I think Dot is grateful we found a dog lover to leave her when we need to.
Melissa was great! She watched my older dog for a week and sent daily photos and videos of their walks. She handled my dog’s daily meds perfectly. I recommend her highly.
Melissa was so great with our German Shepherd! She sent photos and kept in contact with us the whole time we were gone. She had a yard he could play in and had a spot for him to sleep. Perfect - would book again!
About Melissa E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
In addition to our fenced in yard, my dog is crate trained as well. She is happy to go into her crate if it would make your dog more comfortable or we have an additional crate that can fit a very large dog and become a comfy home for your dog. Additionally, we have dog gates I can put throughout the house to limit the dog's access points if they need to be separated for any reason.
Home
Information Melissa E. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs and I will accommodate as necessary. For example, my own dog often ops for her stroller instead of walking because it’s easier on her joints. It would be great to know if your dog has separation anxiety so I can plan ahead if I need to leave the house.
A typical day
We will walk or run Meadow Park each afternoon to get some energy out. Then, the evening will be full of pets and snuggles. If you’re comfortable with it, I will drive your dog to a coffee shop and get him or her a pup cup.
Services
Melissa can host
Availability
I work from home and have a fenced in backyard. Because of this, I am able to watch my dog as she goes in and out of our house to go potty or get some sun, as well as take her to vet appointments during the day.
About Melissa E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
In addition to our fenced in yard, my dog is crate trained as well. She is happy to go into her crate if it would make your dog more comfortable or we have an additional crate that can fit a very large dog and become a comfy home for your dog. Additionally, we have dog gates I can put throughout the house to limit the dog's access points if they need to be separated for any reason.
Home
Information Melissa E. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs and I will accommodate as necessary. For example, my own dog often ops for her stroller instead of walking because it’s easier on her joints. It would be great to know if your dog has separation anxiety so I can plan ahead if I need to leave the house.
A typical day
We will walk or run Meadow Park each afternoon to get some energy out. Then, the evening will be full of pets and snuggles. If you’re comfortable with it, I will drive your dog to a coffee shop and get him or her a pup cup.
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Pets
Melissa E.
San Luis Obispo, CA