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Michelle F.

The Heights, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•113 reviews
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All my friends have paws

Pet care experience

After working for two years in a large doggy daycare (100+ dogs a day) in Jersey City, NJ, I moved to Phoenix and began Rover hoping to make some four legged friends. After working in the doggy daycare, I started to have my own clientele for dog walking and sitting which worked best with my schedule at the time while I was earning my BS. My experience working with dogs is mostly in dog walking and sitting. I also have a background of working with dogs with behavioral issues -- at varying levels. I like showing animals that I care for them and developing strong, trusting, relationships with all the animals I meet. I like to have fun with dogs, show them overwhelming love, as well as develop a relationship around education and training. At home, I have 3 dogs of my own (all foster fails), and 4 rescue cats. We have a feisty chihuahua min-pin mix named Luna Lovegood, a boxer hound mix with severe fearful aggression of strangers (only the human kind, he looooves dogs) named Benedict Cumberbatch, and a living stuffed animal of a dog (who is my first dog) named Thurston Howell III. My dogs have taught me so much through their varying personalities, as well as the over 150 dogs I knew in Jersey City. At the time I am currently a middle school dean in Newark, therefore I am unavailable on weekdays for mid-day walks and drop-ins. Weekends, evenings and mornings on weekdays, holidays and summer vacation (~June-July) I am available.

Reviews

Eric M.
Dog Walking • Jan 26, 2024
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Michelle was great! Followed all the instructions I gave her when walking Athena and Athena seemed to really enjoy her company! Super communicative throughout the process and would definitely recommend to anyone in the Jersey City region.

Briana S.
Dog Boarding • Nov 30, 2022
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Michelle was great with my dogs & cat. We were sent updates and videos regularly. Our pups even got a little spa treatment before we got them back. I know our dogs are looking forward to their next stay!

Melinda B.
Dog Walking • Oct 09, 2022
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Michelle communicated perfectly while she walked our dogs for a short couple nights away. We have two large dogs that she handled with ease. She sent notes after each walk along with pictures. We will definitely be using Michelle again!

Kristen C.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 08, 2022
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Michelle was great. Very communicative. Took great care of my cats. Highly recommend!

About Michelle F.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In my home your pup will get to play with our dog as well as us, cuddle on the couch and watch TV, and go on long walks in the neighborhood. At your home, I can do all of those same things, and anything else you prefer.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 5 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Michelle F. would like to know about your pet

I have experience with all sorts of dog behaviors and I am always willing to work with any type of dog. Until recently we had three dogs and all three dogs were unique in their own ways, and I know that your dog is too. So as much information that you can give me about your pups temperament, likes, dislikes, routine, etc. is always best.

A typical day

On a walk: -walking/running with good leash manners -exploring and sniffing, as well as some scent work ("go find it" game with treats if allowed) -playing! -practicing any known manners and tricks, as well as learning new ones -suggestions or directions in which you specify are always welcome -cuddling and snuggling --no dog parks will be visited while dog is in my care, can arrange play dates with my stuffed animal of a dog if you want your dog socialized and they are up to date on all vaccinations--

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Michelle can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Michelle can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently doing freelance work so I have a lot of availability with a varying schedule. I am available weekdays and weekends as well as holidays.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 3 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle F.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In my home your pup will get to play with our dog as well as us, cuddle on the couch and watch TV, and go on long walks in the neighborhood. At your home, I can do all of those same things, and anything else you prefer.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 5 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Michelle F. would like to know about your pet

I have experience with all sorts of dog behaviors and I am always willing to work with any type of dog. Until recently we had three dogs and all three dogs were unique in their own ways, and I know that your dog is too. So as much information that you can give me about your pups temperament, likes, dislikes, routine, etc. is always best.

A typical day

On a walk: -walking/running with good leash manners -exploring and sniffing, as well as some scent work ("go find it" game with treats if allowed) -playing! -practicing any known manners and tricks, as well as learning new ones -suggestions or directions in which you specify are always welcome -cuddling and snuggling --no dog parks will be visited while dog is in my care, can arrange play dates with my stuffed animal of a dog if you want your dog socialized and they are up to date on all vaccinations--

Location

Jersey City, NJ

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Michelle F.

The Heights, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•113 reviews