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MelissaM

Melissa

Singapura Dogs

Singapore

Pawshake sitter since January 2018
20+ years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
2 recurring guests
53 times saved
Last activeabout 9 hours ago
Usually respondswithin about 2 hours
Last contacted5 months ago
Last booked-

About Melissa

WHY DOGS? Being with dogs and helping them become more fully alive through Natural Dog Training make up one of my life's deepest joys:) Kindly see below for rates.

EXPERIENCE
I'm a dog trainer/behaviourist in the lineage of Kevin Behan, the founder of Natural Dog Training and author of 'Your Dog Is Your Mirror: The Emotional Capacity of Our Dogs and Ourselves'. From 2015 to 2019 I trained with Kevin regularly in Vermont, USA till he passed in 2020. He changed my life and I will forever be indebted to his teaching and guidance!

Being passionate about animals, wildlife and caring for creation is a big part of my life, so much so that I've worked with a nature conservation NGO for the past 20 years. I'm comfortable handling and training dogs with fear or aggression issues, as well as caring for large breeds. I can equip you and help your dog overcome issues including these: reactivity, fear of people, fear of thunder, being super hyper, nervousness, zoomies around the house, separation anxiety, etc. I have a soft spot for Singapore Specials!

I understand the concerns involved in putting one's dog in a kennel or taking it out of its home environment for boarding. I've looked for dog sitters in the past but found it hard to entrust someone else with my high-drive dog. So I'm here to help! Do you have any questions? I'd love to chat with you regarding any doggy issues you'd like to explore.

SERVICES
All dogs are welcome, including reactive dogs with fear/aggression issues!

Engagement Walks ($65-75/30-45min):

I incorporate NDT core exercises, outdoor play/tug and a relaxing massage to finish.

Drop-ins without walks, eg clearing cat litter and feeding ($65/45 min) 1-2 pets

Overnight Pet-sitting ($130/day), 1 pet. 

Private In-Home Training: puppies, pulling on leash and over-excitement, aggression, reactivity, nervousness, phobias, separation anxiety, etc. 

ADDITIONAL PET SERVICES

Vet visits for reactive and anxious dogs

Puppy coach

Coaching first-time dog /cat owners

Temperament evaluation of puppies and dogs before adopting or buying them

Wellness and raw feeding advice

Pet portraits in pencil or acrylic

Melissa offers ...

At Melissa's home

Melissa currently does not offer any services at their home.

At your home

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom SGD 120 /night

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom SGD 60 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom SGD 90 /day

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom SGD 40 /walk, SGD 20 /additional pet

Melissa can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizes0-45 kg
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...

Availability

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About Melissa's home

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The residence

Apartment
Large outdoor area

What people say about Melissa

Overall rating

5

More about Melissa

I speak ...

English
Chinese
Other

I have experience ...

20+ years of experience
... with rescue pets
... with behavioural problems
... with first aid and CPR for pets
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer oral medications

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