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Melissa R.

Gulfport, MS

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews
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Dogs make the best of friends.

Pet care experience

We moved when I was in second grade and not have any friends in my new neighborhood. I decided to would knock on doors asking to play with their dogs. After joining the military, I became a K-9 Handler for the last 8 of my 20 years. That was my first paid job walking dogs! It was the best job. I retired at the same time as a K-9 on-base retired. I was lucky to have adopted him and gave him a wonderful retired life for three amazing years. I have a Bully/Boston mix that I rescued from my neighbor.

Reviews

Joy S.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 26, 2024
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Melissa continues to do a great job taking care of my special needs poodle. Will rebook Melissa.

Joy S.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 30, 2024
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Melissa takes great care of my special needs poodle. I’m very confident leaving her in Melissa’s care.

Joy S.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 05, 2023
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Melissa did a great job taking care of my little poodle. Have booked her a few times now and will continue.

Joy S.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 18, 2023
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Melissa does a great job taking care of my toy poodle! KK really likes her. I will keep booking Melissa!

About Melissa R.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow whatever directions you have for your pet inside/outside your home. I believe crate training young dogs is an excellent practice and will support your needs. Also, I have access to military bases.

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs or particular behaviors that I need to observe. I will abide by your method of reinforcement.

A typical day

Fun activities include playing catch, fetch, and hide-and-go-seek. If allowed, I enjoy playing tug-of-war with heavy rope toys. I also enjoy taking dogs to a local dog part for mental, physical, and social stimulation depending on your location.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melissa can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a stay-at-home mom, wife, and part-time student. My school work is flexible. In addition to having fun with dogs, I look forward to the opportunity to be more active than I am now.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 9 months ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa R.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow whatever directions you have for your pet inside/outside your home. I believe crate training young dogs is an excellent practice and will support your needs. Also, I have access to military bases.

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs or particular behaviors that I need to observe. I will abide by your method of reinforcement.

A typical day

Fun activities include playing catch, fetch, and hide-and-go-seek. If allowed, I enjoy playing tug-of-war with heavy rope toys. I also enjoy taking dogs to a local dog part for mental, physical, and social stimulation depending on your location.

Location

Gulfport, MS

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Melissa R.

Gulfport, MS

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews