Melissa F.
Melissa F.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving care when you’re not there
I currently have 3 dogs (1 Belgian Malinois, 1 White Shepard/ husky, 1 German Shepherd) and 3 cats of my own. Which is why I know how important and nerve wracking it can be to find a sitter you can trust. I’m fortunate to have a solid circle of friends and family that help care for my pets, but I know not everyone has that. Or maybe you do and you just need last minute help. Either way I’m here to help in any way I can. My primary experience is with high energy dogs: primarily huskies, German shepherds and pointers. I’ve trained many dogs but primarily focus on reactivity training. Training skills: • crate training • recall • human reactivity • dog/ small animal reactivity • healing & leash etiquette • car etiquette & car reactivity • threshold boundaries (ex. Teaching a dog not to go out an open door until they’ve been invited) The most important thing to having a well balanced dog is proper exercise. I live on 3 acres and go hiking regularly. If this is something you’d like your dog to partake in, I’d love to have them!! If you’d like to set up training for a new dog, puppy, or have a reactive dog, reach out and we can you set up for success.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Melissa F. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Melissa hadn't met the dogs prior to coming. She was able to take both dogs out with little issue. One of our dogs is skittish and she was able to get her out. She communicated well.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I own my own business so I work my work schedule around my dogs needs. I don’t have kids so my priority is my pups and those I’m helping care for.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Trust in a caregiver can take time and varies from pet to pet. However, there are some basics things I ensure I do because it’s made a difference in my dogs’ lives. • Car safety is key, you dog will wear a harness and seatbelt in the car. • Your dog will always be leashed whether it be on a walking leash, long lead, tie out, or tandem leash to my dog who has amazing recall. If your dog is off leash trained, that is something we can discuss one on one. • They will always have access to water • They will never be left alone in cars on hot days • They will always get some kind of exercise.
Pets
A typical day
My dogs love the beach so in the summer time we go to Lake Michigan almost daily to swim, play fetch, chase the seagulls. We’d go on regular hikes, maybe visit the dog parks, or maybe get some pup cups. If your dog has a favorite activity I’m always open to suggestions!