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Michelle T

Garfield, NJ, 07026
5(29)

One Family at a time ❤️ Full attention


29 services completed
4 repeat bookings
Background Checked

About the caregiver

I have years of experience working in Veterinary Emergency Care, which has given me a strong understanding of animal behavior, safety, and how to recognize even subtle changes in a pet’s well-being. What sets me apart is the level of personalized, attentive care I provide. For boarding and daycare, I only care for one family at a time, allowing pets to have a calm, low-stress environment with consistent supervision, structure, and routine. I have experience with puppies, high-energy dogs, anxious pets, and pets that need extra patience or close monitoring. I also reinforce routines and basic training consistency based on the owner’s preferences. Throughout the stay, I provide flexible communication with messages, photos, and updates, along with a private pet update page where owners can follow their pet’s day through notes, activities, and pictures in real time. My goal is for every pet to feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for; and for owners to feel completely at ease while they are away.

Specialties

Dog first aid
Runs with dogs
Oral medicine administration
Injected medicine administration
Senior dog care
High energy dogs
Puppy care
Fast walker
Potty training
Puppy training

Caregivers Home

I live on the first floor of a two-family home with my husband, teenage son, and our friendly Shih Tzus. Our home is smoke-free, clean, and designed with dogs in mind. We keep floors free of clutter and small objects to provide a safe environment for pets. I only accept one family at a time, regardless of how many dogs are in the household. This helps create a low-stress environment and allows me to provide individualized care and attention to every guest. Guest dogs have their own dedicated resting area next to my home office, where I work throughout the day. I am home most of the time and rarely leave for more than a couple of hours. We have direct access to a backyard through a large glass door, and we live near several parks where we enjoy daily walks. My goal is to make every dog feel safe, comfortable, and part of the family while they’re here.

Home full time
Lives in house
Non smoking household
Dogs allowed on furniture
Dogs allowed on bed

Where they will be staying

Achievements

Above and Beyond

Excellent Report Card

Extra Caring

Follows Instructions

Great Distance

Strong Walker

First Walk Complete

Completed Walks

Perfect Rating

Completed Overnights

Zip Codes

Ultimate Endorsement

Repeat Clients

Preferred Clients

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