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Melissa P.

San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Melissa can host

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

Availability

I work from home currently and love to get out and exercise with the dogs. I'm very active and have plenty of outdoor and indoor space available. I currently have a Doberman mix puppy that requires a lot of exercise so we go on 2 walks a day and make 1 trip to the local dog park in between walks. We work on obedience training and new commands daily. I'm available 7 days a week, and live in a large house in San Pedro, with no children. I'm easy going, great at communicating and flexible with schedule changes. We'll take walks 2-3 times a day, depending on your dogs energy level and have plenty of play time. I live within walking distance to large grassy parks, cliff top trails and tide pools. Your dog will get tons of undivided, personalized attention and love in my care.

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About Melissa P.

Communication

88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

20 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’ve always got my eyes on my dogs. When they are in my care, I am supervising them at all times. I hope your dogs feel like they are on a well supervised vacation at my house. I love every dog I board, like they are my own child, but have a greater sense of responsibility to keep them safe in a new and unfamiliar environment. I am highly sensitive to their needs. I sleep in the same room as them, and will let them sleep on the bed with me if that is what is needed to comfort them at night. When I leave the house, I will either take them with me or crate them for their own safety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs. I'm capable of administering medication, giving supplements and weighing food. I would like to gather all the details on your dogs habits prior to boarding and a meet and greet is always preferred but not mandatory.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. No dog gets punished at my house. We give rewards for good behavior, doing tricks and sometimes just because. I can exercise your dog the way you want me too and based off of their personal needs.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Melissa P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dogs are my favorite people!

Pet care experience

I enjoy focusing on high energy med - large size dog breeds and special needs dogs. I'm an experienced puppy and dog care provider. Your fur baby is in good hands with me, I have 20+ years of puppy and dog handling and training experience. I have fostered adult dogs, fostered puppy litters and enjoy practicing training methods on different breeds. I trained my own 75 lb Border Collie/Catahoula Mix for 15 years. I would love to board any size dog, though I tend to lean towards working with larger breeds. Many dogs, small and large, require more attention, and require to be the only dog in the house. Many do not get along well with children and other dogs. I enjoy working one-on-one with these types of situations. I am willing to board one dog at a time if it is essential, however, my rate changes to $85/night and may be discounted for long stays. My goals are to: provide the best care for your individual dogs needs, make it affordable for the owners, give and get lots of love so we're all healthy and happy! I'm comfortable with crate training techniques while also flexible to your dogs specific dietary and training needs. I have a high fenced in rear yard that is always accessible to your dogs to potty . I also have a large lower fenced in front yard that your dog will have supervised access to throughout the day. I currently don't have any other pets in my home except the ones I look after for their owners. I have plenty of time day and night to play and get exercise. I get up early with the dogs, walk early in the am, mid day walk (weather pending) and one evening walk. My schedule and personality is very flexible. I can usually handle last minute bookings and have an extremely open honest communication style.

Reviews

Alexis S.
Boarding • juil. 26, 2021
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Melissa was phenomenal with our dog for 10 days! She made us feel comfortable from the meet and greet letting us come inside and view her entire space. She kept our dog incredibly active doing his favorite activities like

Mark B.
Doggy Day Care • juil. 18, 2021
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Misty and Maisy had a great time at Melissa’s today. She was very accommodating with my last minute request and even took them for two walks. I would highly recommend!

Grant S.
Boarding • juin 17, 2021
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Melissa was a lifesaver. She took our request last minute and was the perfect sitter/boarder for our high energy GSP. We will definitely use her services again!

Christine B.
juin 10, 2021

There are two words to describe Melissa: "Dog Wisperer". Melissa has taken care of my now deceased Shepherd on many occasions. She quickly became my dogs favorite person. When boarding my dog in her home they would go on two walks or hike a day and have great fun. Melissa lives in a wonderful neighborhood near the ocean with many conservation trials. A dream for any dog. I now have a puppy who was fostered by Melissa when she was 5 weeks old. As before, she again, is my puppies favorite person. I find her to be loving, energetic, sensitive to a dogs needs and responsible when caring for a pet. You can leave your dog with Melissa knowing he or she will get the best care ever. I can count on finding a happy pup when I return from a trip. Melissa is a treasure.

About Melissa P.

Communication

88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

20 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’ve always got my eyes on my dogs. When they are in my care, I am supervising them at all times. I hope your dogs feel like they are on a well supervised vacation at my house. I love every dog I board, like they are my own child, but have a greater sense of responsibility to keep them safe in a new and unfamiliar environment. I am highly sensitive to their needs. I sleep in the same room as them, and will let them sleep on the bed with me if that is what is needed to comfort them at night. When I leave the house, I will either take them with me or crate them for their own safety.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs. I'm capable of administering medication, giving supplements and weighing food. I would like to gather all the details on your dogs habits prior to boarding and a meet and greet is always preferred but not mandatory.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. No dog gets punished at my house. We give rewards for good behavior, doing tricks and sometimes just because. I can exercise your dog the way you want me too and based off of their personal needs.

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Melissa P.

San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews