Melanie is great! Pick her! Melanie stayed with our dog, Scout, at our house for one week. She was extremely conscientious of our house and dog before and during the stay, making sure she knew the routine and asking us before doing things like taking Scout on excursions outside the neighborhood. She sent regular updates, including many photos of Scout having way more fun than she normally gets with us! Melanie is a warm, trustworthy and more than competent dog sitter and we recommend her whole-heartedly.