Melissa W.
Saint Petersburg, FL
Olympic Dog Walker ;)
Pet care experience
My name is Melissa and I've had at least one dog at my side at all times pretty much my whole life. I grew up with dogs and by my pre-teens I was walking not just my dog, but friends, neighbors, and families dogs too, not for money, but just because I loved it. My passion for dogs grew as I went through college and transitioned into adulthood. While I wanted to start a career with dogs, I felt pressured to use my degree and join the corporate world, so I walked and studied dogs in my spare time. A few years ago I was laid off in downsizing and decided to finally follow my dreams and start a walking business professionally. The business did very well, but when offered a position making more money, I once again felt obligated to give up my passion and take the higher paying job. I have since moved St. Petersburg and am chasing my dreams yet again. I LOVE walking dogs, it's my passion, and I'm exceptionally good at it. When people say their dog isn't "walkable", or is a nightmare to walk, I always prove them wrong! I love dogs, I enjoy reading about their health and nutritional needs, their behavior, psychology, and what makes them tick inside and out. To me, it's not just about walking a dog, it's about understanding a dog and building a deep relationship that is full-fillingto both me and the dog.
Reviews
Melissa has a great love of animals. She will treat them as though they were her own. She walks dogs and has taken some into her own home while their owners are away. She will show your pet respect and love. I would highly recommend her.
Melissa is WONDERFUL! She truly cares for our four-legged family member as if she were her family too.
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About Melissa W.
Communication
Skills
Information Melissa W. would like to know about your pet
ALL breeds are welcome and loved. I will never discriminate!
A typical day
Where we walk will vary each day, it is important to pass different sights, smells, and sounds. There will be parts of the walk that are for lots of stops and smells, and then there is times of the walk that are for exercise and getting our heart rate up. No matter where or how we are walking though - it's my intentions to make it the highlight of their day!
Services
Melissa can watch in your home
About Melissa W.
Communication
Skills
Information Melissa W. would like to know about your pet
ALL breeds are welcome and loved. I will never discriminate!
A typical day
Where we walk will vary each day, it is important to pass different sights, smells, and sounds. There will be parts of the walk that are for lots of stops and smells, and then there is times of the walk that are for exercise and getting our heart rate up. No matter where or how we are walking though - it's my intentions to make it the highlight of their day!
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL
Pets
Melissa W.
Saint Petersburg, FL