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Melissa G.

Spokane, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
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Services

Melissa can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m available to do drop in visits Monday through Friday. I offer 30 minute and hour long visits. Great for working parents that need a potty break for their dogs and backyard exercise. Also great for low maintenance dogs, when parents leave town that need me to pop in a couple of times, during the day for feeding, exercise and potty breaks.

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About Melissa G.

Communication

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I always make it a top priority to leave your home in the same condition I found it. Making sure all doors are locked when I leave and bringing in any packages that may be there as well. The dogs get play time, potty time and doggie massages while I’m there. I also will give them fresh food and water as per your instructions. Dog Walks are 30 minutes typically traveling 1 to 1.5 miles per walk depending on the size and fitness level of the dog.

Information Melissa G. would like to know about your pet

I can handle giant breeds and dogs with behavioral issues. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. Also, if they need to be fed and instructions for your home.

A typical day

Drop in visits I always keep them structured with exercise, potty, food and water. I also pick up the poop in your yard. The dogs will get outside play and potty breaks, followed by lots of love and affection. I send you a summary at the end with photos and what we did together during the visit. Dog walks are structured and the speed of the walk varies. If it’s an excitable dog we walk slower to keep the excitement level down. But most walks are fairly medium to fast paced typically walking anywhere from 1 to 1.8 miles on average.

Location

Spokane, WA

Melissa G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I’m a Calm, confident pack leader

Pet care experience

I have been working with dogs for 10 years professionally. I have been trained by Cesar Millan on Dog psychology, dog training and how to walk dogs properly. I am reliable, can handle any size dog and dogs with behavioral issues. I am available to book one dog walking client a day and 4 check in visits a day, Monday through Friday. During summer months, walks must be performed in the morning before it’s too hot for the dogs paws on the pavement, I typically book walks between the times of 9 and 11:30. Check in visits can be anytime during the day up until 4pm

Reviews

Bailey L.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 03, 2024
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Melissa is wonderful! She made us feel so at ease leaving our dog and she did such an amazing job with him. He is very nervous around new people, but she is so good with dogs and reading their body language!

Johanna B.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2023
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Wonderfully kind and caring. Made the process so very easy, which allowed us to visit family with complete comfort and confidence that our old lady was in the best of hands. Thank you, Melissa!

Trevor A.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 20, 2023
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Melissa is hands down one of the best Rovers we’ve ever had for our two pups. She’s very caring, spends plenty of time playing with each of them, leaves our house untouched and send the best pictures!

Dorlene C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2022
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Melissa was fantastic with Beau. She really helped him calm down and wear off some energy during his mid-day break with her. At just 5 months he has a lot to learn and she was a huge help. Loved all the videos and photos! Thanks Melissa!!

About Melissa G.

Communication

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I always make it a top priority to leave your home in the same condition I found it. Making sure all doors are locked when I leave and bringing in any packages that may be there as well. The dogs get play time, potty time and doggie massages while I’m there. I also will give them fresh food and water as per your instructions. Dog Walks are 30 minutes typically traveling 1 to 1.5 miles per walk depending on the size and fitness level of the dog.

Information Melissa G. would like to know about your pet

I can handle giant breeds and dogs with behavioral issues. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. Also, if they need to be fed and instructions for your home.

A typical day

Drop in visits I always keep them structured with exercise, potty, food and water. I also pick up the poop in your yard. The dogs will get outside play and potty breaks, followed by lots of love and affection. I send you a summary at the end with photos and what we did together during the visit. Dog walks are structured and the speed of the walk varies. If it’s an excitable dog we walk slower to keep the excitement level down. But most walks are fairly medium to fast paced typically walking anywhere from 1 to 1.8 miles on average.

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Melissa G.

Spokane, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews