Melissa has cared for our three animals (2 dogs, 1 cat) for over a decade and has our absolute trust. Our animals have very different needs, and she has handled them all with grace, from a reactive dog, to a cranky dog, to a reclusive cat. She provides updates when dog boarding, she navigates tricky situations when hiking with our pup, and she adapts to the cat's signals. She practices positive training methods, never using fear or losing her temper. She gets to know the dogs distinct personalities and respects our training rules. While many people will claim to love your dog, and I'm sure they do, I know Melissa loves our pets like their own. In her own pet life, she literally rescued one of her cats and saved it's life. Not only is Melissa an experienced dog walker and pet owner, but she also has experience in a professional setting. In her last city, she was a volunteer at an animal rescue and spent a significant amount of time assisting the animals and their various needs. She even used her own funds to spoil all the cats one Christmas! If you want a responsible, pet-loving, experienced professional with a heart of gold, hire Melissa. She'll tell you that your cranky dogs are perfect, and she'll be so sincere that you'll almost believe it.