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Melissa M.

Star Sitter

Homestead, FL

5 out of 5.0 stars
109 reviews
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Melissa M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Train your puppy, he’s gonna grow!

Pet care experience

I am an experienced and passionate canine trainer and pet sitter, with skills to work with dogs of all breeds and temperaments. My focus is on understanding and communicating effectively with dogs, using their natural language to achieve positive and lasting results. My approach is based on understanding and respect for canine nature. I believe in training based on knowing our dog according to his characteristics and temperament. To work with both, the dog and the owner to help them learn to communicate correctly and above all, I believe in building a relationship of trust and love between the dogs and their owners. I offer a variety of personalized services to meet the unique needs of each dog and their owners: •⁠ ⁠Basic and advanced obedience training •⁠ ⁠Correction of problematic behaviors (fear, aggressiveness, anxiety) •⁠ ⁠ Training for assistance and therapy dogs •⁠ ⁠Preparation for obedience and agility tests •⁠ ⁠Consultations to solve behavioral problems •⁠ ⁠Socialization and group training sessions • Dog walking & Boarding

Reviews

Marlene O.
Dog Boarding • Aug 01, 2025
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Melissa was great! Sent pics of our sweet Whiskey and kept in communication. We are very happy with her care!

Daphne G.
Dog Boarding • Aug 01, 2025
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Melissa did so well with our 3 babies (2 shishtzus & 1 cat). She sent us pictures and updates daily while we were away. We have 1 old boy, and she was committed to carrying him up the stairs as he is suffering from arthritis. She made sure our cat felt comfortable and set up a room for all 3 to be together. You can tell Melissa loves animals and treats them as her own.

Orli K.
Dog Boarding • Jul 26, 2025
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She is the best!!!!! Chewy had a great time ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Emily R.
Dog Boarding • Jul 24, 2025
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Melissa was wonderful with our dog, Luca. He loved her instantly, and she sent the cutest videos of him every day. I highly recommend her!

About Melissa M.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I would take care of them as if they were my own, with a lot of attention and care and playing with them to entertain them and decrease the chances of anxiety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog had any special needs or behavior that I can need to know. That way I prepare the specific conditions that your dog may need.

A typical day

I love to stimulate dogs mentally and physically, I will play fun games with which to entertain themselves and develop their abilities. I usually take them out for Structured walks to do comands and explore new scents and socialize with other people and animals at a level they can handle.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$38per day
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Melissa can host

Cats

Melissa can watch in your home

Availability

I offer personalized services of training, canine education, behavior modification and counseling. I have experience working with dogs as professional for 4 years and I was working in a hotel and school for dogs as a caregiver and trainer. I have schedules available from 7am to 9pm on weekdays and from 6am to 10:30pm on weekends.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 10 hours ago
Melissa can host up to 8 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa M.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I would take care of them as if they were my own, with a lot of attention and care and playing with them to entertain them and decrease the chances of anxiety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog had any special needs or behavior that I can need to know. That way I prepare the specific conditions that your dog may need.

A typical day

I love to stimulate dogs mentally and physically, I will play fun games with which to entertain themselves and develop their abilities. I usually take them out for Structured walks to do comands and explore new scents and socialize with other people and animals at a level they can handle.

Location

Homestead, FL

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Melissa M.

Star Sitter

Homestead, FL

5 out of 5.0 stars
109 reviews