Michelle Z.
Michelle Z.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cuddles, walks & calm dog care 🐶
***Note: If you are new to Rover, you may be able to use my Rover promo code (michez59025) which will give you £15 off your first booking.*** HELLO! I’m a lifelong dog lover based between Clapham Common and North (SW4), offering a calm, safe and genuinely caring home for your dog. I’ve grown up with dogs and regularly dog sit for friends, often for longer stays (1–2 weeks) both in my home and theirs. I’m also a proud “Auntie” to: • Lola, a 4-year-old MaltesePoo who is fiesty and full of energy • Boomer, a gentle 9-year-old Sprollie who I’ve cared for regularly since she was 3 months old. What makes my care different: I don’t just “watch” dogs, I care for them as individuals. I take the time to understand their routine, personality and needs so they feel settled, safe and genuinely happy. My superpower is caring for and reassuring highly anxious dogs. A calm and attentive environment: • I work from home most days, so your dog will have plenty of company and supervision • I have a large, secure L-shaped terrace plus additional secure outdoor space in the complex where I live • I’m a very short walk from Clapham Common for regular walks and stimulation One dog at a time: I only look after one dog at a time (unless they are from the same household or it’s been agreed beforehand). This ensures your dog gets my full attention and a calm, stress-free environment. Best suited to: My home is best suited to smaller and medium-sized dogs but all dogs in my care will get proper walks, attention and enrichment. Peace of mind for you: I’m very happy to share regular updates, photos and videos so you can relax knowing your dog is happy and well looked after. Above all, I’m reliable, calm and intuitive with dogs. They tend to warm to me quickly, and I take that trust seriously. I’m not quite in a position to have my own dog yet, so this is something I genuinely love doing. Your dog will be treated like they’re my own from the moment they arrive. If you’re looking for a safe, calm and genuinely caring home for your dog, I’d love to hear from you 🐶
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michelle was absolutely wonderful looking after our Teddy for two weeks. Teddy has a chronic sensitive tummy, so naturally we were a little anxious about leaving him for that long, but Michelle took such great care of him and made us feel completely at ease. She took him on numerous walks and sent us several daily check-ins with photos and videos, which we really appreciated. It was lovely being able to see that he was happy, relaxed and enjoying himself throughout his stay. Teddy came home happy and clearly very well looked after. We couldn’t have asked for better care and would happily trust Michelle with him again. Highly recommend! ❤️🐾
Couldn’t have hoped for a better dog sitter. So conscientious, so organised, so thoughtful, so communicative, so caring - just fantastic. Our dog loved her.
Michelle was absolutely fantastic looking after our dog, Heidi. Heidi can be quite anxious, but Michelle handled her with so much patience, which really put our minds at ease. It was also very hot during Heidi’s stay, and Michelle took every precaution to keep her safe and comfortable. We really appreciated the regular photo updates. Heidi came home happy, calm, and well looked after. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michelle and would happily book with her again.
Michelle took excellent care of Teddy, sending regular updates and keeping him entertained. He was happy and worn out on pick up.
Thank you Michelle for taking such care of Ivy. We really look forward to your regular updates on how her afternoon with you is going. You make really interesting observations of Ivy and take the most perfect photos of her looking her cutest.
Michelle has been absolutely wonderful for both Magnum and us. We met her at very short notice, and she immediately put us at ease with her warm and professional approach. Magnum spent a couple of days with Michelle and returned happy, relaxed, and in great form. She has a natural understanding of dogs and treats them with the utmost care, respect, and kindness. Michelle was also incredibly communicative throughout, keeping us updated and reassured, which is something we value greatly. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and are so grateful for the excellent care she provided.
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Schedule
I’m available for walks, day care, overnight stays and longer visits, including weekdays and weekends. Your dog will have plenty of company, attention and consistency throughout the day, with regular walks (especially to Clapham Common) built in as part of my daily rhythm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog’s comfort and safety are my priority. I provide a calm, secure home environment and only care for one dog at a time (unless agreed beforehand) so they have my full attention and aren’t overwhelmed. I take time to understand each dog’s routine, preferences and any specific needs before their stay, so I can keep things as familiar and stress-free as possible. I stick closely to feeding, walking and sleeping routines and will always check in if anything feels out of the ordinary.
A typical day
Your dog and I will spend the day playing ball, exploring the nearby squares and community garden and relaxing at my bright and airy flat with terrace.