Michelle K.
Woodbridge, VA
Services
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Michelle can host
Availability
I work full time, but I’m self employed and can work around my own schedule. I sometimes don’t leave the house until 11 am! Feel free to ask me more! Please make sure to read about Coco’s Cottage below as this is where your pets will be boarded!
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About Michelle K.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My pet cottage- Coco’s Cottage- is just for your baby/babies! It’s my downstairs studio, above ground with sliding glass doors that open up to my fenced in backyard and deck! It’s a pretty decent space to run and jump and get some exercise in. Coco’s Cottage is not used by my pets, it’s a sanctuary where pets can come and chill on the couch, the bed, I put on tv or music sometimes to give the space a homey feel for them! I pass between the downstairs and upstairs constantly, making sure all needs and wants are met!
Home
Information Michelle K. would like to know about your pet
Let me know how your pet deals with you being a separate room, do they cry or patiently wait? Also let me know what is comforting to your pet!
A typical day
I love playing and I tend to bring out the playfulness of the pets I watch! I love throwing a ball or toys! With my dog I tend to play with her and try to get her zoomies out! You can expect that I will always find the fun in your pets’ experience at the Cottage! I also enjoy watching dogs explore the backyard! My dog has zero appreciation for the backyard so I love to watch pets zoom back and forth and make the backyard fun! I give lots of rubs as they like it and please bring your pets favorite toys!
Location
Woodbridge, VA
Pets
Bow to the Wow!
Pet care experience
I’ve have experience with large medium and small dogs! I currently have a Shih Tzu mix who is super friendly, of course she lives upstairs, but she does like to say hi to friendly dogs. She is 16 years old and still runs, jumps, plays with toys, gets excited about treats, and it’s pretty much the runner of the household lol. I am a favorite human for most of my friends’ dogs and for some reason tend to bring out their playful nature like no one else can. I have yet to figure this out why- maybe because I’m a Play Therapist? My neighborhood has an awesome cul de sac and is the perfect neighborhood for long walks. All my neighbors are friendly and love pets! My neighborhood is also very safe and quiet so it’s truly a cottage of peace! Please read about my downstairs studio- Coco’s Cottage and make sure your pet is suitable!
Cat care experience
Michelle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Michelle was wonderful with my boys! What I appreciated most was her daily updates — she kept me informed about how they were settling in, how they were adjusting to a new environment, and how they were getting along with her own fur girls. The photos she sent were such a comfort while I was away. Her communication was also excellent. When a potential marking issue came up, she handled it thoughtfully and professionally — she was open to using diapers instead of crating, which I really appreciated her flexibility on. The one area I’d note is that she seemed to have a busy work schedule, as we all do… When I returned, Huku’s (senior) diaper was full, suggesting he had not been out for a while that day— something to keep in mind if regular outdoor breaks are important for your pups. But overall, Michelle is super caring and communicative sitter who genuinely looks after your dogs. I would certainly ask her again!
Michelle did an excellent job taking care of our two pups for over a week! Communication was great, and she consistently sent photos to keep us updated. I could tell the pups enjoyed their stay with Michelle, and we'll definitely try to book with her again in the future.
Super friendly and responsive, sent lots of updates and photos. We felt really comfortable while away. Will book again for sure.
Michelle did a great job taking care of my cat when I had her stay with her for a while. You can tell she loves animals, which is important when your pet is separated from you for a while. She also has a cute finished basement that's comfortable for cats or pets that don't play well with other animals. She was good about sending pictures and narratives about my cat as updates. Would seek her help again in the future.
About Michelle K.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My pet cottage- Coco’s Cottage- is just for your baby/babies! It’s my downstairs studio, above ground with sliding glass doors that open up to my fenced in backyard and deck! It’s a pretty decent space to run and jump and get some exercise in. Coco’s Cottage is not used by my pets, it’s a sanctuary where pets can come and chill on the couch, the bed, I put on tv or music sometimes to give the space a homey feel for them! I pass between the downstairs and upstairs constantly, making sure all needs and wants are met!
Home
Information Michelle K. would like to know about your pet
Let me know how your pet deals with you being a separate room, do they cry or patiently wait? Also let me know what is comforting to your pet!
A typical day
I love playing and I tend to bring out the playfulness of the pets I watch! I love throwing a ball or toys! With my dog I tend to play with her and try to get her zoomies out! You can expect that I will always find the fun in your pets’ experience at the Cottage! I also enjoy watching dogs explore the backyard! My dog has zero appreciation for the backyard so I love to watch pets zoom back and forth and make the backyard fun! I give lots of rubs as they like it and please bring your pets favorite toys!
Michelle K.
Woodbridge, VA