Michelle S.
Michelle S.
Contact for Boarding
from $70 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog's favorite Auntie & Uncle!
My husband Galen and I have both had dogs since we were in our teens. We are both experienced in caring and loving for our pups. As a couple we have owned pets together for 16 years. We are a US Air Force Family that was assigned to DC and decided to stick around. Galen is full remote, meaning your pup will never be alone. We currently have a bulldog named Burrito. Our miniature American eskimo named Mojo unfortunately crossed the rainbow bridge in December 2024. We know how nerve-racking it can be to leave your BFF to a stranger. I promise I’ll provide your pet the love and attention they want or need as if they were my own.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michelle and Galen (and Mr. Burrito) were excellent hosts for Maple during a weeklong stay. She came back happy and healthy, and we got great updates and photos all along the way.
Thank you for watching Maple last minute! Good communication, pick up and drop off were easy, and Maple was tired out after.
Onyx had another great stay with Michelle and Gavin. They provided regular updates and it was very clear Onyx had a blast. Would highly recommend!
Michelle and Galen have watched our dog Ollie more times than we can count, and we honestly couldn’t ask for better people to leave her with. Ollie (our French bulldog) absolutely loves the two of them. They’re just genuinely kind, good people who clearly love dogs. It’s obvious in how they care for Ollie and also with their own bulldog, Mr. Burrito. Every time we leave her with them, we know she’s getting a ton of attention and love, not just being “watched.” It’s such a relief knowing she’s in good hands when we anre away. We get so excited when our phone buzzes and we see it’s pics of Ollie and Burrito sun bathing or playing together. We’re really grateful to have found them and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring dog sitters.
Michelle was amazing! My dogs had such a wonderful time with her and they loved Mr. Burrito 🌯. We will definitely be staying with her again. 10 out of 10!
Onyx had a great time with Michelle and Gaven. Would highly recommend!
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Schedule
Galen is full remote and I unfortunately am back in the office full time. I do an early morning walk and an after work walk while he does midday walks. In the evenings we both are able to take the pups on long walks.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We monitor any bones given and are in close proximity during feeding time. We also continuously reinforce good behaviors by pets, praise, and treats (if allowed). Pups are allowed on the couch. Your dog will receive lots of pets, praise and love while in our home!
Pets
A typical day
We have a small fenced back yard and live near a dog park (if you allow it). There are many dogs in the neighborhood so your pup will be exposed to many new scents. The dogs receive attention and pets during and in between online meetings. As you know the DC homes aren't large, so we are always very close by to the dogs.