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Melissa & Jared L.

Westwood, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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Active, dog-oriented family!

Pet care experience

I grew up with a Siberian husky, my husband grew up with a lab, and together we’ve raised our own sweet dogs as well! We have trained puppies, as well as advanced training: canine good citizen and therapy dog training for our three-year old golden doodle. We are highly attentive to our dogs’ needs and nonverbal cues given our personal experience with dogs and years of engagement in dog training. Our children are also very involved in dog training and love spending time with new dogs who have foundational comfort around kids! If you are looking for a truly family-oriented, nurturing experience for your dog, then that’s us! My husband and I work from home 100% of the time. We have a beautiful fenced in yard and are walking distance from three conservation / well known outdoor hiking areas for dogs. We have a beautiful fenced in yard. We also have a crate in our home for dogs who are crate trained and enjoy having their own space. We also have a particular room nice and comfy for our dog and her friends, including a plush couch, blankets and toys. We know how anxiety-provoking it can feel to find a cozy, nurturing, safe stay for our dog when traveling or working. We provide exactly what we seek for our own dog’s care: unparalleled attention; physical, mental, and social stimulation, and safety at all times. Please note that we do meet and greets before providing any services to new dogs. It is important to us that this be an ideal match.

Reviews

Jill
Dog Walking • Jan 25, 2024
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Terrific, communication, and terrific care

D B.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 04, 2021
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I’m so happy to have found Melissa. She has been wonderful taking care of my mini Goldendoodle. She gives me detailed reports and I know my Maizie enjoys playing with her 2 girls and her own Goldendoodle! I feel comfortable dropping her off knowing she’s in good hands!!!

Julie K.
Jul 08, 2021

Melissa is the best dog owner ever! She is Incredibly responsible and will take care of your dog like it is her own! She has spent her life with dogs so she knows what it’s all about! I highly recommend Melissa to walk or board your dog! She also has an incredibly sweet goldendoodle of her own currently and I’m sure your dog would love spending time with Annie!

Elaine D.
Jul 06, 2021

Melissa is great with dogs and with people! She takes great care in developing a dog's confidence and comfort in social situations, and is also very intuitive when it comes to dog behaviors. I love how she takes care of her dog Annie, and how she respects my dog's timid and fearful nature. She does everything in the best interest of the animal and to ensure a safe environment for play and interactions. I highly recommend Melissa and trust her to care for my dog.

About Melissa & Jared L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We are highly attentive to our pets and our environment. We initially learn about your dog as we are getting to know him/her and you, and then continue to be mindful of creating a positive environment in our home so it may feel like a safe, comfortable environment.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa & Jared L. would like to know about your pet

Because we have children, it’s very important that we only have dogs in our home who are comfortable around kids. Our kids are at school/camp during the day, but are home in the afternoons and evenings. We do have significant experience supporting dogs who have anxiety and fear aggression, however because we have kids at home we are mindful of making sure dogs are comfortable with well-behaved kids! If your dog has special dietary needs, please let me know in advance.

A typical day

We love to take neighborhood walks, checking out all the sights, smells, and friendly dogs we can find! Our neighborhood is incredibly dog friendly, with many well behaved, highly social dogs. If your dog is up for it, we enjoy hiking Hale or Sen Kei trails. We also have agility equipment at our home and enjoy integrating positive reinforcement training throughout the day.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Melissa & Jared can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Melissa & Jared can watch in your home

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

Availability

We both work from home and have built in breaks to go for walks, play in the yard, etc. Being active is foundational to our day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Melissa & Jared can host up to 1 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa & Jared L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We are highly attentive to our pets and our environment. We initially learn about your dog as we are getting to know him/her and you, and then continue to be mindful of creating a positive environment in our home so it may feel like a safe, comfortable environment.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa & Jared L. would like to know about your pet

Because we have children, it’s very important that we only have dogs in our home who are comfortable around kids. Our kids are at school/camp during the day, but are home in the afternoons and evenings. We do have significant experience supporting dogs who have anxiety and fear aggression, however because we have kids at home we are mindful of making sure dogs are comfortable with well-behaved kids! If your dog has special dietary needs, please let me know in advance.

A typical day

We love to take neighborhood walks, checking out all the sights, smells, and friendly dogs we can find! Our neighborhood is incredibly dog friendly, with many well behaved, highly social dogs. If your dog is up for it, we enjoy hiking Hale or Sen Kei trails. We also have agility equipment at our home and enjoy integrating positive reinforcement training throughout the day.

Location

Westwood, MA

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Melissa & Jared L.

Westwood, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews