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Michelle D.

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Michelle D.

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Oceanside, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Home full time

I have owned dogs my whole life. Even in college. I love dogs sometimes more then people. Lol I have two of my own. My third dog recently passed on. I love playing and walking dogs. In the development I live in there is a dog park for all dogs to be social. My dogs love to have other dog friends to play with. I love having dogs around me they make me happy . I also like hiking with dogs and taking them out to play . This community has lots of dogs and a great walking path and plenty of land to take dogs on. You could rest assure your doggies will be happy and might not want to go home at the end of the day.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
34 ratings
Christopher D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Michelle made it easy to drop off and pick up our pups. It was a last minute request and Michelle was great to have the availability to watch our two dogs. Thanks!

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Nancy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 15, 2025

Michelle took great care of Molly and provided very clear abs frequent communication.

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Mariana L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 10, 2025

Michelle was amazing with Milo! I felt super comfortable leaving him with her for 6 days, and I could tell he was really happy and well cared for. He loved playing with her pup, which made his stay even better. I’ll definitely book with Michelle again whenever I need someone to take care of him. Highly recommend!

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Lily J.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2025

First booking with Rover. My advice: read the bio. Carefully! Ask if they have dogs and if their dogs currently have fleas. She texted me the night before drop off that her dog was just treated for fleas. Not a good start to building a relationship with her. I didn’t have time to find another dog sitter, and she said the flea medicine would work in two hours. The morning of drop off, Michelle texted me. The 9-10am drop off time was adjusted to accommodate her 10-11 am pickleball, and then I arrived later than 11am. It all worked out. My dog got dropped off, all was well. Time to vacation! Michelle was nice and accommodating to me being an hour early to pick up my dog. My dog seemed well fed and happy to see me. Michelle seemed relaxed and easy going. She had all my dog stuff ready for me at pick up.

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Virginia & Mark M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2025

Michelle is a wonderful dog sitter! We left our anxious little terrier-mix Phoebe with her for 3 days, and when we picked her up she was happy and obviously well cared for. Michelle's home is set up ideally for dogs to roam freely, and her own dog Jackson is a willing playmate. Phoebe even slept in the bed with Michelle and Jackson. Thank you Michelle!

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Taylor Leigh C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2025

Michelle was GREAT for our last minute booking :) super responsive in communication, flexible with the pick up and drop off, had her resident pup to play with ours. We felt safe in knowing our girl was taken care of! She even met us at the gate upon request of pick up since our EV was running low on range 😊 - would definitely book again!!!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Pets

A typical day

Go to dog park. Walk in development. Play with my dogs. If they like to play fetch I will do that. Lay in back yard if they want.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Michelle can host up to 4 pets per night
If they get along with other dogs. If they are friendly. What they like to eat, treats. Etc
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$70per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$49per day
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
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.

Prices include all fees.