Michelle

Walks are my favourite thing too!

Edmonton
1 recurring guest
Lives with 1 cat
Usually responds within few hours
6d ago
Last activity
<2h
Response time
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
25 CAD
/day
All services and rates

About Michelle

Animal Nature lover over here!  

Ever since I was a child my favorite room in any house was always outside! My fasination with animals was eventually became my focus for travel, and ultimatly, my university studies here at the U of A. Graduated 2009 With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology, which included many helpful courses on Animal behavior, physiology, and disease.  

Thoughout my career as a biologist I have periodically worked caring for live animals, and now that my two dear four-legged companions have both departed, I am desperately in need of a dog to take me out for MY walks! Forest walks and off-leash is absolutely possible after afew meetings around the snowy neighbourhood streets to get to know each other better.

Professional Experience:

- Edmonton humane society- Animal Care Attendant 

-Royal Alberta Museum- Live Animal Care Attendant 

Am experienced with most dog breeds (expert level Collie, Sheppard, Terrier), will require you to be present for the first minute of our first walk, so they know I am 'part of your pack'. I currently recovering from a head trauma, and am out walking every afternnon and evening (1-2hrs/day) and would love the opportunity to have your wee pal's join me at whatever pace they need. I understand well the unending energy of a younge collie and its ball, the need for a towel with the Basset, the uncanny ability of a Lab to find, and roll in, the only muddy puddle around, and that above all else... 

The chihuahua is usually in charge!

thank-you for considering me,

yours,

Michelle

Michelle's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
10 CAD for each additional pet
50 CAD
/day

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 CAD for each additional pet
25 CAD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
25 CAD
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
90 CAD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
50 CAD
/day

Michelle also offers

Dog training
Grooming
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Home Visits
Ramon, 2023-05-16

Michelle was an amazing sitter. She was caring and attentive with CJ, and kept me updated with pictures and messages during the time I was away. She is also friendly, polite and great communication! I highly recommend Michelle for anyone. Thank you so very much for your help, Michelle!

Date of experience: May 12, 2023

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House Sitting
Chris, 2022-11-14

Michelle was very attentive to my animals needs. I would definitely call on her again for pet sitting.

Availability

Michelle's Pets

Jeffe Bridges
Cat

About Michelle's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Ferrets
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Michelle's home

A large outdoor area
Has no kids
24/7 supervision
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban, City park & Forest

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
My first dog was a hyper-active collie with car aggression, leash aggression, jealousy and a very loud, often continuous bark... To say she was a challenge is an understatement, I had to learn alot and quickly! Typically there are work arounds to manage certain behaviours. For example, if your dog is territorial of the house, having you meet us outside on leash is best. Once we've been out for a walk together (maybe afew times depending) then that boundary is down because I am part of the 'friend pack' now.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

Stats

Phone interviewed
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SMS
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Michelle

Michelle

Walks are my favourite thing too!

Edmonton
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
25 CAD
/day
All services and rates
Contact Michelle

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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