Melissa M.
coon rapids, MN
I love dogs, more than people!
Pet care experience
Certified dog trainer though Animal Behavior college. Did my own pet care business for many years volunteered with dogs for several years Very kind, knowledgable and flexible. I understand that life happens and things don't always go as planned. There is no dog I'm afraid of. I have worked with all types of dogs over the years. I am also pet first aid and CPR trained. I don't mind trips to the dog park with your dog or taking them to the pet store, if you like. I have also done dog photography and dog training in the past. Very experienced in many areas involving dogs. I get to know all the dogs and look forward to their next visits with me. I love dogs.
Reviews
Melissa did a wonderful job taking care of Lola. She sent me photos and gave me updates which I very much appreciated because I was gone for over a week. When I picked Lola up, she was happy and tired so I know she had great exercise playing with Patch and running in the yard. I would recommend her to anyone because she is a dog lover who treats every dog as she would her own.
Melissa is one of the few dog and pet sitters I trust. She is very caring and compassionate towards any animal. I always am willing to recommend her to others as she takes her duties seriously and with love.
Melissa is wonderful with dogs. I originally met her when she owned a dog photography business and did a photo shoot of our Huskies in 2014. She is loving and caring, her dogs mean the world to her. When we first met Melissa we had just rescued our husky Deke who had been abused and neglected. Deke was extremely afraid of people when we first got him due to his past. Melissa was very patient and took her time for Deke to get to know her so that he was not as skittish as he normally was around strangers. She got down on the floor and sat with him to make him feel comfortable prior to doing any photography. This means a lot to a dog (and his owners) who had trust issues due to a neglectful past. She didn't push anything with him and took things in a slow relaxed manner. I definitely trust Melissa to care for my dogs, and I do not trust many people outside of family to care for my dogs. She is a great petsitter.
Melissa is an awesome pet sitter. She has an insurmountable love for dogs and it shows when she interacts with my dogs. Melissa is knowledgeable in dog behavior and always takes time to understand my dogs idiosyncrasies and adjusts her care accordingly. My dogs are always excited to see her and they always come away very happy and well taken care of when she sits for us. I would recommend Melissa in a heartbeat to everyone!
About Melissa M.
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Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet
Just vet info and emergency contact info. Also any allergies. No preferences, I'm open. I just can't take any aggressive dogs in my home, as I have a senior dog of my own.
A typical day
I walk around the neighborhood usually but I live near a few parks I sometimes change it up. I have tons of toys, we can snuggle.
Services
Melissa can host
Melissa can watch in your home
About Melissa M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet
Just vet info and emergency contact info. Also any allergies. No preferences, I'm open. I just can't take any aggressive dogs in my home, as I have a senior dog of my own.
A typical day
I walk around the neighborhood usually but I live near a few parks I sometimes change it up. I have tons of toys, we can snuggle.
Location
coon rapids, MN
Pets
Melissa M.
coon rapids, MN