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Melissa M.

New Hartford, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Fenced in yard, play all day!

Pet care experience

I attended a day long conference in 2016 with Linn Boyke, (dog behaviorist--who supported Cesar Millan's Dog Psychology center when Cesar got his show). I found out 4 things that day: 1). Your emotions effect your dog's behavior. 2). I wanted out of the fashion industry immediately. 3). I wanted to devote my life to dogs. 4). I am fascinated by dog psychology. Flexible with time, both hours and days. Heavy experience with shelter dogs, rescues, and I haven't met a dog I didn't love. Personal Boxer lover, (I'm on my 3rd). I spent the summer with 2 elderly pugs, 2 labs, and 1 energetic boxer mix. I am enrolling in Animal Behavior College this fall to become a certified Dog Trainer. Excited to start!

Reviews

Kelly H.
Dog Boarding • Aug 28, 2019
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Fantastic!!!!! Highly recommend Melissa.

Jennifer T.
Dog Walking • Jul 30, 2019
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She's is just the absolute best!! Melissa does an amazing job and very dependable.

Dana B.
Dog Boarding • Jul 29, 2019
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Melissa took amazing care of my pug while I was gone on vacation. I was gone for 2 weeks and was nervous leaving my dog for such a long time but Melissa completely put my mind at ease. My dog got along great with her dog and any other pets she was watching. She treated my dog as if it were her own, she let her on the furniture and sleep in bed with her. She would text me daily updates and pictures of her. I would definitely use her again and would recommend her to anyone!!! She is truly a dog lover!

Rhyannon G.
Dog Boarding • Jul 19, 2019
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I recently had Melissa watch my dog for 4 nights while we were away for the weekend. From the time I dropped him off I felt at ease that he was in good hands, I got pictures and updates daily and I thought for sure he wasn’t gonna want to come home after all the fun he had ! I will def be using Melissa for all future trips away , my dog stayed like he was part of her family ❤️

About Melissa M.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

I have heavy experience with Pit Bulls, Boxers, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and Pugs. I have no experience with many breeds but am open to get to know a dog, and learn. I would need to know if the dog is neutered / spayed. Does the dog have any aggression with dogs, cats, or children. How socialized is your dog? Does your dog have a trigger ? Is there any food aggression? Does your dog need to be let outside at specific times during the day or can they be put on a schedule? Does your dog have any allergies? Does your dog have any special needs?

A typical day

Dogs that stay here are treated as a member of the family. We will go for walks, play in the fence-in back yard, and sleep on the furniture. I have a basket of toys, balls, and KONGS ready to be used daily.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Melissa can host

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

About Melissa M.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

I have heavy experience with Pit Bulls, Boxers, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and Pugs. I have no experience with many breeds but am open to get to know a dog, and learn. I would need to know if the dog is neutered / spayed. Does the dog have any aggression with dogs, cats, or children. How socialized is your dog? Does your dog have a trigger ? Is there any food aggression? Does your dog need to be let outside at specific times during the day or can they be put on a schedule? Does your dog have any allergies? Does your dog have any special needs?

A typical day

Dogs that stay here are treated as a member of the family. We will go for walks, play in the fence-in back yard, and sleep on the furniture. I have a basket of toys, balls, and KONGS ready to be used daily.

Location

New Hartford, NY

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Melissa M.

New Hartford, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews