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Melissa Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Melissa Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving Full-Time Dog Walker 🐾

I’m Melissa! I run Valley Dog Treks and am a full time dog walker. My goldendoodle Cedar comes along on all of my walks. For hikes I have a car hammock and ruffland kennels depending on the pups needs.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I do leashed walks, drop ins + hikes. I carry pet protector spray with me on walks in case of offleash dogs charging us to protect your dogs, (it makes a loud noise, but is just air) For hikes I will leash your pup up before leaving your house, and then they will ride in either my Ruffland kennels or the car hammock in my backseat. I always have a pet first aid kit in my car, in case of any pet emergency you will be notified and I will be enroute to the nearest vet or your preferred vet depending on the needs of the pet.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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26 ratings
Jessica M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 14, 2025

Love Melissa! She is amazing. Always taking special care of our pups.

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Emmy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 01, 2025

Simply the best! Melissa goes above and beyond, walking the dogs a little longer, giving them extra snuggles and attention, even bringing them treats from her CEO Cedar! She truly knows the dogs and their personalities, we love working with someone who loves our dogs, and is clearly pursuing her passion in this work.

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Brittany F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 28, 2025

Super friendly & great with my dog making sure he gets as much activity as possible! Highly recommend!

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Kendra E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 26, 2025

Melissa is hands down the best! She deserves 100 stars. Down to communication, punctuality, kindness, she’s amazing. Melissa helped us out in a pinch and went above and beyond. She sends lots of updates and pictures and truly loves your pups like they’re her own. Our dogs are definitely missing her and cedar after they house/dog sat for us for a week. We will use her time and time again.

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Jodie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 15, 2025

Melissa did a terrific job house and pet sitting!! From the minute we made contact she communicated well and often, she arrived right on time for the hand off. She kept us updated on how things were going and left the house cleaner than when we left. Our pets are bumming a little today missing her and Cedar! We highly recommend her and will book her again in the future.

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Janine G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 12, 2025

Melissa and Cedar made my dog’s entire day by stopping in to play. They all went on a walk together and played fetch in the yard. It was a huge relief not having to worry about letting my pup out during a 12hr shift. If you’re looking for a genuine and caring person to trust your beloved pets with Melissa will go above and beyond what’s expected.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m a full time dog walker based out the Palmer area! My business is called Valley Dog Treks. My goldendoodle pup Cedar and I would love to meet up with you to see if we are a good fit!! These 1 hour group walks take place Monday-Thursday in my 11am-2pm time slot. If you think your pup(s) would be a good fit and are within my radius (shown in my photos) message me to set up a meet and greet and we can see if it would be a good fit.

Cats
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
If there are any commands or special things that make your dog unique that I should know. Specific diet, age, what motivates them, or tips that would help me get to know your furry family member better!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.