Michelle The Dog Lady

Care Services & Dreams

About Michelle The Dog Lady

Dog Care Services • Michelle The Dog Lady • Orinda, California 94563

I walked away from a successful long-term corporate career in safety, management, and training to pursue my lifelong passion for dogs, hiking, and nature. Many people have commented that I have a special gift with dogs. Nothing makes me happier than spending my days exploring and playing with dogs in our area’s beautiful parks, beaches and open spaces. I work with clients in Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and Alamo.

I started the first Dog Hiking Meetup Group in the Bay Area Meetup 12 years ago, which allowed me to gain experience on hikes with multiple breeds. I’ve also been an advocate for rescue work for over 20 years. In my practice, my emphasis is always on handling skills, compassion, strong safety ethic, and commitment to dog life enrichment. I have experience with countless breeds and dogs of every size and age. I treat everyone’s dog like he or she is my very own dog. I strive to give your dog the very best day you yourself would give your dog!

Getting Started
I offer a full range of personalized dog services, including hikes, neighborhood walks, puppy and new dog training walks, dog sitting, vet transport, house visits, medication dispensation, nail filing, special extended “Doggy Dream Day” adventures, photo sessions and more.

To get started, we’ll set up an initial consultation to determine the best program for you and your dog. All dogs and families have different requirements and I’m here to provide my guidance and skills to support those needs.

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Hikes, Neighborhood Walks, Puppy/New Dog Training Walks, Dog Sitting, Vet Transport, House Visits, Medication Dispensation, Nail Filing, Extended “Doggy Dream Day” Adventures, Photography Sessions

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Service Highlights

Photo Shoots

The Dog Lady has photographed dog joy for years. Book a hike and photo session with your dog for special events, calendars, or prints. Seasonal outdoor locations include both posed and candid shots.

Dog Hikes

Dogs are picked up and dropped off for AM or afternoon walks | Dogs are taken in small compatible groups to local trails, city and regional parks | Minimum trail time 60-75 minutes | Focus on exercise, engagement, play, basic trail training | Safe handling | Wiped down when wet, checked for stickers, tics | Total duration time away from home 3.5-4 hours.

Dream Adventure
A celebration or weekend yay day!

Half to full day outing at a beach, Redwood Regional Park, or Point Pinole | These excursions are great for adoption anniversaries, birthdays, or “make a wish” hospice days | Your dog will be gone 6-9 hours depending on location

Service Features

Photo Shoot Sessions

Great service packages

Call: 510.541.4866

Great service packages

Hiking | Walking | Sitting

Great service packages

Hikes

Neighborhood Walks

Training Walks

Dog Sitting

Medication Runs

Vet Transport Service

Nail Filing

House Visits

Dream Dates and Photo Shoots

Service Area

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