It is so unbelievably hard to find genuine, good hearted people that not only enjoy their work, but go above and beyond to do what is needed. Melissa is one of those people. I worked for her when she lived in Colorado, and I have never met a more hard working person in my life. Being new to the world of dog walking, I was blown away by the amount of extra work, love and attention she gave to these animals. More than a couple of times, I've heard about/watched her work miracles with animals that need training, extensive exercise, and most importantly in my opinion, bring abused or neglected animals out of their shells and learn to love people again. Dogs or cats, she knows exactly what to do with animals, I've learned SO much from her in the short time that I worked for her, and still continue to use those tools for my job today. Being an animal lover myself, I would have a VERY hard time finding/trusting someone with my dog alone at my house. Let alone a stranger, but I would let her watch my baby any day. I hear horror stories of people working in different dog walking/pet sitting companies, and it makes me appreciate the kind of work ethic and expectations she has for not only herself but her employees. The hard reality of dog walking/pet sitting is that you really don't know what these people are like with your dogs when you're not around. Sadly, the animal can't tell you what they did that day. And it is more than possible for people to do less than expected, if anything at all. That is why it is so important that you find someone who truly loves the animals and loves the feeling of bettering their lives. This is more than a Monday through Friday job, the amount of extra time and effort she puts in is crazy. On top of that, she is unbelievably reliable. If she makes a commitment, you can bet that she will see that through. There is no one else I would trust more with my animals, and I know you will be more than pleased with the work that she does. read more

When we moved from New York, we lost the most reliable pet sitters I ever had--my own family. So it was difficult for us to choose a sitter for our nervous kitties, much less to entrust a stranger with the keys to our home. The reviews for Melissa's business spoke for themselves, but it was the meeting we had with her the week before she and her team were going to sit for us that I knew we had made the right decision. Our normally shy cats warmed up to her quickly, so immediately we felt comfortable leaving them in her care. During the week we were gone, we received constant updates about our cats (at our request), including pictures to let us know they were doing great. We came home to two very happy, comfortable cats (who I think were disappointed we were home after the great care they received), and a detailed report about anything that happened in our absence. Texas is very lucky to have someone as experienced and reliable as Melissa. I know how hard it is to choose someone to take care of your fur babies, but speaking as someone who has very high standards for the care of her pets, Melissa is the best! read more

Melissa is fantastic!!! She watched my dog several times when I was out of town, and took care of him just as I would! When I came home, I saw how happy he was!!! As dog owners, we want the best care for our pets, and the feeling of relief I had when I found Melissa was like a gift. Melissa also helped me tremendously after I had surgery and couldn't walk. My American Eskimo dog, named Seymour Puff, LOVED Melissa!! He isn't the type to warm up to people, and Melissa's relationship with Puff was an obvious testament to the feelings of sincerity and warmth that she exudes. Dogs seem to have a sixth sense about people, and that really spoke to me. Puff became SO excited each time Melissa came over. Melissa's trustworthiness also really helped me as I was recovering, since she'd just come over and walk Puff, and I knew he was getting the exercise he needed. She took great care of Puff,and made sure all was perfect in his life! Melissa is great! She loves what she does, and I miss her so much! I live in Littleton, CO, and am still in touch with Melissa!! Anne OSullivan read more

We relied on Melissa for pet-sitting our dog whenever we went out of town. Our dog is a major home-body, so we always preferred to leave her at home where she could sleep on her own couch instead of boarding her. Melissa was always available and able to come when we needed her. Most importantly, she saved me in a pinch when I was away and my husband was in an accident and ended up in the hospital. I called Melissa and she immediately went over to our house to take care of our dog, who had been left alone. She fed her, she walked her, she turned on the lights and checked on the house and made sure everything was ok. It was such a relief to know that Melissa was able to help in an emergency. If you are her client, you'll never have to worry about your pets again. I wish we still lived near Melissa - she's great! read more

I can't say enough about how much I love Michelle, Eric, and Canoodle dog sitting. I moved to Texas from Florida with my husband and our baby, Bailey (8 almost 9 year old pit mix). I was so anxious to find a pet sitting service in Texas as I had the same sitter in Florida for 8 years. But, my husband works out of town and we like to travel, so getting a sitter was a must. Thankfully Canoodle was recommended to me, and I'm felt so lucky after meeting the owners!! Michelle put me at ease, and I knew my dog was safe and happy with her. Getting picture messages from Bailey during our travels make everything better. Sometimes I feel like Bailey is happier when they visit with her! HA! Long trips or just a daily check-in--- Canoodle Sitting is the winner! read more

It is so hard to trust someone to come into your home and take care of your loved ones. I worked with Melissa for years as she took care of my Boxer. I would trust her completely in every way. She is singlehandedly the most professional and responsible person I have ever had work in or near my home. She never missed an appointment, she never did less than expected when visiting or walking my dog, she always closely monitored and trained her staff and they were all fantastic. I have had many dog walkers, some are disappointing. There is none better than Melissa. You are lucky to have her. Michelle. read more

I have used Melissa to help with my two dogs and pet turtle over the years. I feel so fortunate to have found her to help care for my "Family"! It can be stressful to find someone who not only does the basics but goes above and beyond in caring for your pets. Melissa and her team are so conscientious and even when I have to leave for extended trips Im glad to know that my lab and border collie have Melissa caring for them. She is good about sending updates and cute photos while Im gone and the best thing is when I get back I can tell the girls are relaxed and happy. read more

Before relocating to Texas, Melissa was our pet sitter for our two dogs and cat in Colorado. She is awesome and extremely reliable. It's hard to know how your four legged kiddos are doing while you're away. But I always knew they were in good hands by the way they were upon our return...always happy and in good spirits. That's how I know they enjoyed their walks and extra lovin' provided by Melissa. It was hard to see her go, but Texas is very lucky to have her! I highly recommend using Canoodle for any of your pet sitting needs! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Michelle and Eric. They have walked, and loved, my two labs since I experienced a stroke in 2016. They are kind, friendly and trustworthy, and are also professional and timely. They have not once failed to come on our "walk days." My girls seem to know when they are due to come, and excitedly look out the windows, waiting! I feel so fortunate to have found Michelle and Eric (owners of Canoodle).....my girls love them, too! I highly recommend their service. Two paws up!! read more

Melissa looked after our cat when we were out of town many, many times. Our cat was older and started having separation anxiety issues when we would be gone. Melissa spent time playing with her, brushing her, letting her out to lay in the sun and giving her much loved treats! We always came home to a detailed information sheet letting us know how things went. She would frequently send me pictures and I loved seeing how happy and well cared for Zoey was. We certainly miss her! read more

Michelle was very quick to respond to my email request, and confirmed new service almost immediately. We were also very impressed with Michelle, during the initial home visit. She was prepared, very thorough and enjoyed great interaction with our three girls. Scheduling is easy, prices are very competitive, and her service is absolutely "top notch" ! We are looking forward to a long term working relationship with Michelle and the Canoodle Pet Sitting team! read more

I have two rescue cats that are very shy, one requires medication. Melissa was able to win them over and gave them excellant care when I was on vacation. Melissa took the time to calm them and make them feel comfortable. That is not an easy task, I greatly appreciate Melissa's kindness and the understanding she showed my two scared kitties. It makes planning my next trip much less stressful knowing Whisper and Firestar will receive such awesome care. read more

Melissa is a wonderful pet sitter. When she lived in Colorado, she cared for my dogs. She is reliable, professional, responsible, and truly loves the pets she cares for. Melissa went out of her way to take care of my finicky terriers (one of which is very difficult to feed). My dogs loved her and were very well taken care of. I can't say enough good things about Melissa. I would recommend Melissa to anyone looking for an amazing pet sitter! read more

We just moved to Mckinney and were very concerned about finding petsitters for the furry ones. They had the same sitter for 10 years. We were so fortunate to find Melissa! They love her and get very excited when I ask them if they are ready to go for their walk with her. She truly cares for their health and happiness. They not only get exercise daily while lm at work but lots of love. Peace of mind plus!! read more

Canoodle is a caring and wonderful company. Michelle took such great care of my dog that she didn't want to leave!! I highly recommend Canoodle for boarding and/or day to day pet care. I have continued to use Michelle for my pet sitting and she and her company are top notch!! I LOVE that I can go out of town and have Michelle to love on and take GREAT care of my Easy! I HIGHLY recommend Canoodle!! read more

Michelle is absolutely amazing. She has been taking care of our Super Spoiled English Bulldog, Minnie for 3 years now and there's never been a moment of worry. I love that she always gives daily reports and pics especially when we've been away for more than a night or two. I would recommend Canoodle Professional Pet Sitting to any and everyone in the McKinney and Surrounding areas! read more

Melissa has taken care of my golden retriever and he just loved her. The best part was she could read my dog, he has health issues, and was able to give me a great report on how he did with her during the day. I always felt his health and wellbeing came first. I miss her and so does Aslan, TX you are very lucky to have her read more

Melissa is a great all-around pet sitter. She really cares for the animals she takes care of, she's very professional, works hard, has great client service and really knows what she's doing when it comes to running a business. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her. read more