Michelle K.
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Michelle can care for
Availability
I work remotely and can coordinate a time for me to come by your home to take care of your pet! I can coordinate a morning, lunchtime, or afternoon/night visit to accommodate your scheduling needs.
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About Michelle K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I offer to come to your home and my biggest priority is to ensure the safety of your pets. I am always cautious about opening doors and gates to ensure your pet doesn't run out, and I always make a visual scan of my surroundings to make sure your pet is in a safe environment. For example, as we're walking, if I see something on the ground that your pet might be interested in (like a cheeseburger!), I make sure we avoid something that could be unsafe for your furry family member!
Information Michelle K. would like to know about your pet
I want to know what your pet's needs are in advance! I'm happy to schedule a phone call, FaceTime, or visit before I care for your pet!
A typical day
I know how hard it can be to provide mental stimulation for your pet's needs, and I'm here to help! I love working dogs mentally and physically! I use mental stimulation to tire your dog out. My favorites include nosework games (Go Find It with a treat!) and doggo puzzles (I can bring some over if you don't have any!). I love playing tug and am comfortable with big doggos! I also love simple obedience training, like sit, down, come, wait, stay, place, etc. I am happy to help mentally exhaust your pet while you're away! I also am happy to either give your dog a sniffari walk (letting them go where their nose takes them) or a more structured walk with frequent check-ins (with treats of course!) and figure-8's and sits. Whatever your pet needs, I'm here to help!
Location
San Diego, CA
Pets
Relax, Your Pet's In Loving Hands!
Pet care experience
I love all cat and dog breeds and sizes! My pet-loving journey started many years ago when I started volunteering with a local pitbull rescue and learned about different doggie personalities, behavioral needs, and mental stimulation. Since then, I've gone through all levels of dog obedience training with my own personal pets, including the Canine Good Citizen certificate and Certified Therapy Dog training. I have a passion for using positive reinforcement and mental stimulation to excite and exercise animals! I love a good couch cuddle but also love physical play and walks around the neighborhood! I also have experience for caring for pets with medical needs, such as pill administration and cleaning wounds. Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I also am a member of several Facebook groups, including Pet Vet Corner (medical questions) and Canine Enrichment (mental games), where I continuously learn more about animal health and wellness. I am committed to giving your furry family member the best quality care!
Cat care experience
Michelle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Michelle was wonderful with Tucker. She spent time getting to know him and took time to play with him and do some training when it was raining. She is super sweet and communicative. We will definitely use her again.
Michelle was the sweetest to our little boy and I could see in the photos and videos that she sent that they had a wonderful time together. It’s so relieving to have someone who can step in during the moments we can’t be with him. Thank you times a million!!!
Michelle is absolutely amazing. We were out of the country for 10 days over Christmas and she checked on our kittens twice a day. She sent pictures and videos at every visit, and kept us up to date on all of their shenanigans. I highly recommend Michelle!
Michelle was wonderful! She was very easy to communicate with and you could tell she has a real passion for being around animals. She took great care of our two cats; I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic pet sitter!
About Michelle K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I offer to come to your home and my biggest priority is to ensure the safety of your pets. I am always cautious about opening doors and gates to ensure your pet doesn't run out, and I always make a visual scan of my surroundings to make sure your pet is in a safe environment. For example, as we're walking, if I see something on the ground that your pet might be interested in (like a cheeseburger!), I make sure we avoid something that could be unsafe for your furry family member!
Information Michelle K. would like to know about your pet
I want to know what your pet's needs are in advance! I'm happy to schedule a phone call, FaceTime, or visit before I care for your pet!
A typical day
I know how hard it can be to provide mental stimulation for your pet's needs, and I'm here to help! I love working dogs mentally and physically! I use mental stimulation to tire your dog out. My favorites include nosework games (Go Find It with a treat!) and doggo puzzles (I can bring some over if you don't have any!). I love playing tug and am comfortable with big doggos! I also love simple obedience training, like sit, down, come, wait, stay, place, etc. I am happy to help mentally exhaust your pet while you're away! I also am happy to either give your dog a sniffari walk (letting them go where their nose takes them) or a more structured walk with frequent check-ins (with treats of course!) and figure-8's and sits. Whatever your pet needs, I'm here to help!
Michelle K.
Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA