*Please read everything prior to sending a request* Hello! My name is Melissa I love giving cuddles, belly scratches and spending a lot of time with the dogs I look after. I will treat your dog like it’s my own. I’m reliable, trustworthy and very responsible. It’s difficult leaving your dog with a stranger and letting them into your home. Please let me know how I can to make you feel confident about leaving your family member with me. I will always have your dog’s best interest at heart even if it means being overly cautious. Your dog’s safety is #1. I will go above and beyond for every dog. ~Experience~ Since becoming a sitter with Rover, I have looked after many puppies, several adults and senior dogs. I am able to work with different sizes, ages, needs, personalities and breeds. I am comfortable with large and x-large dogs. I have knowledge from raising a puppy with my family when I was young. I have looked after about 15 puppies professionally since April 2019. I have experience with “bully” breeds and I am very comfortable around them. I am also comfortable with other strong breeds; for example, Rottweilers and Boxers as well as xl dogs like Great Danes and English Mastiffs. I have experience with basic obedience training puppy training. I have some knowledge from helping dog owners. I know basic grooming techniques such as bathing, trimming nails, removing mats and brushing fur. I have the ability to recognize changes in a dog’s behaviour, habits and health. I will keep educating myself on animal care, dog behaviour, body language, common health issues, common health issues for specific breeds and much more. ~Boarding~ We will do a meet and greet outside of my home with my dog. If that goes well, then we can do a meet and greet ar my home so that you can see my home and meet my partner, Peter. Peter is very gentle, understanding and amazing with dog. If you trust me, you can definitely trust him around your furbaby. In the past, he accompanied me on many walks, visits and has come over when I’ve done house sitting (as long as the owner allows it). Peter will assist me in looking after your dogs, but I will be the sitter. We only have small dogs in our home, ones that are typically allergy friendly for Peter. ~House Sitting~ This means that I will look after your dog and your home. $85 per night. I will be living in your home for the duration of your booking. I hope you agree that the price reflects the exceptional care your dog will receive, my experience and the time I will spend in your home. ~Tips~ Please do NOT feel pressured to leave me a tip. I can’t control whether the option is available or not, Rover added this within the past couple years. I don’t know if you’re prompted to leave a tip or not, but this is never something I’d ask or expect owners to give me. They are very much appreciated though if you choose. ~Upcoming Holidays~ Christmas: Available New Years: Available ~Important things to note~ *Please do a separate booking for holidays and the days before and after that you need sitting. For example, if you need a house sitting from December 20th to December 27th, book December 25th at the holiday rate. Then send another request for December 20th-24th and December 26th at the regular rate. Please message me if you have any questions about this. *Before I look after your dog, a meet and greet must be set up at your home with an adult over the age of 18 present, preferably you or another owner as well as your dog. Exceptions can be made, but not guaranteed. Meet and greets are free of charge. *Please have your dog updated on all shots. *Complete all bookings through Rover. If you have any questions, please send me a message.