Melissa F.
Melissa F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Routine, Walks, Full-Time Care
We’ve always been happiest with a dog in our home. With one of us working from home full-time, we’re able to give visiting dogs steady company throughout the day along with the walks, playtime, and routine they’re used to. After caring for our girl Nora for 17 wonderful years, my husband and I have lived through every stage of a dog’s life and still miss having that energy around. We already look after the pets of friends and family, and we’re excited to welcome a few more furry guests. We tailor each stay to your dog’s usual needs, whether that means long neighbourhood walks, extra exercise, or trips to the dog park. We’re big believers in keeping things consistent for the dogs we watch. If your pup has house rules, feeding schedules, training cues, or favourite spots to nap, we follow them closely so their stay feels familiar and comfortable. We reinforce the habits and boundaries you’ve already worked hard to build. Caring for our own dog through a few medical challenges taught us how to handle medications, mobility needs, and gentle support for older pets. If your dog needs special care or a bit of extra patience, we’re comfortable providing it. During the week, there is always someone at home, and weekends are usually spent together too. If your dog enjoys little outings, we’re happy to bring them along on pet-friendly errands or quiet park trips. If they prefer a slower pace, we’re just as happy to relax on the couch and keep things calm. We’re simply hoping to bring a bit of that tail-wagging joy back into our home and make your dog feel safe and loved while you are away.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Our dog’s stay with Melissa went great. Melissa sent us lots of updates, she was quick to respond, and our pup came home tired and happy. It couldn’t have gone better!
Our two pups super enjoyed their time with Melissa and her partner. They had fun on long walks and it was clear Melissa is used to furry company. Next time in Winnipeg we will hope that Melissa is free to sit!
We love how well Melissa and her husband treat our Harley. We will definitely always book with them!
Melissa, Oliver and family took such great care of Finley again! We had total peace of mind knowing he was with them, and it’s clear he had an amazing time. We’re so grateful and wouldn’t hesitate to book again 💛🐾
We had a great experience with Melissa and her husband. They provided a lot of updates and photos and it was clear that Harley was happy and well cared for!
Melissa and Oliver took wonderful care of our Cavalier, Jesse during a one week vacation. They communicated by text and video every day which made our trip truly relaxing! They played with Jesse and took him for walks in the park (his favorite) even though they had to wash him up after due to our ugly spring weather. We're so very glad we met this terrific, dog loving couple and will certainly be booking them for future stays!
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Schedule
My husband works from home and I work 20% at home and 80% in office. We are both off evenings and weekends. We have a 17 year old teenager as well who is eager to help out.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
When it comes to your dog’s safety and comfort, we’re your people. We treat every dog like they’re part of our family—so much so, we’d probably share our snacks with them if they gave us that “sad puppy eyes” look. Hopefully we would make them do a trick first. Our yard is fully fenced, which means no escape artist dogs on our watch! While we love giving dogs the run of the yard, we also recognise that some dogs need to have their own space. If your dog has a special bed, crate, mat that brings them comfort bring it. This ensures they have a place they can feel comfortable in. For success we know following usual routines make your pup feel comfortable and safe as possible. Basically, your dog will be treated like royalty… but with more belly rubs.
A typical day
Definitely lots of walks will be had. I will only take dogs to a dog park if I am comfortable with the dog and they have been (and enjoyed it) before, I understand not all dogs are 'dog park dogs'. We also have a fully fenced yard with pad locks on the gates for plenty of playtime fun. We also have many friends with dogs and if a dog likes play dates, we would happily arrange a one on one. We have lots of dog toys in the house and a good game of tug or fetch (in our basement) is always up for grabs.
Prices include all fees.