Finding Michelle was such a relief. When I needed a dog walker at the last minute during the holidays, Michelle stepped in with such warmth and care. She already walks my neighbors' dogs, and I've always admired her kindness. With my family's dogs, she was patient, gentle, and made me feel at complete ease. Honestly, Michelle is the only person I'd trust with them--she treats them like family. I couldn't recommend her more highly.i if you're looking for someone to treat your dog like family even if they have quirks or any special attention, Michelle is the one. read more

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I have cats now too and she cat sits for my hairless little monkey cats!! She's the best

Michelle was great with our dog. She took him on pack hikes and he was always so excited when she came to pick him up. Michelle was reliable and trustworthy. Highly recommend her services. read more

Michelle is a godsend! She is a true dog whisperer and magician. My dog is a rescue pup and reactive to other dogs. Michelle was able to safely socialize him with other dogs she was caring for, take him on pack walks, and board him in her home. I had had a disastrous experience previously on the east coast with boarding my dog - he ran away and was hit by a car - and I am so grateful that Michelle provides care that I know is safe, structured, reliable - and fun. Michelle is an amazing communicator, sending precious videos and photos of my pup having a great time with new pals. She is also incredibly kind. When we had a family crisis and had to leave town on very short notice she came to my house, picked up my dog and took great care of him. Michelle is so gifted at what she does. I trust her 100% with my precious pup. read more

A trainer suggested I look into pack walks for my nervous, sometimes reactive pup, and recommended Michelle. My dog Casper had some bad experiences at a doggie daycare I took him to, and I was worried that he wouldn't be able to relax and enjoy positive social time with other dogs (TLDR: AVOID doggie daycares and dog parks!). Pack walks have been such a game changer!! I attribute the success and confidence gains Casper has made directly to Michelle's leadership. Watching him thrive in social groups again has been priceless. I can't thank Michelle enough and highly recommend her if you're looking for help getting your pups the exercise and fulfillment they deserve during the work week. She's a wonderful resource for overnight care as well! read more

I still can't recommend Dogney Dangerfield enough! For 8 years Michelle has taken care of my two cats and I am so thankful after every trip. I love that even after so many visits she still sends updates & fun pictures. She actually cares about your pet and not only will they be well fed & comfortable but also socialized and loved while you are gone! read more

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Our pittie Oscar has been with Michelle on pack hikes for the last year and a half! Michelle is seriously skilled at what she does, and we loved seeing Oscar in a structured play setting, where he could both have some freedom within strict boundaries. We also appreciate Michelle's flexibility and kindness on cancellations and changes -- she's a wonderful human being & we will miss working with her. We've kept Oscar in the hikes as long as we possibly could; but have finally had to pull him because he is arthritic & moving into his couch potato stage (pictured here). read more

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I have been using Dogney Dangerfield for the past several years with my adult female dog, and have had a great experience with Michelle. I still remember introducing my dog to Michelle during an initial consultation - and it was a great match from the start. Michelle very much cares about the dogs that she handles - ensuring a safe experience for all involved. When the unexpected gets in the way of walking (i.e. weather) she offers potty breaks to make sure our fur baby doesn't go unattended for too long. My dog does well with structure and consistency, which is something that she's gotten working with Michelle. Under Michelle's care, and with her training, my dog has gained confidence and grown more comfortable around other dogs. Dogney Dangerfield has been a great match for us, and has become an essential part of my dog's support system. I trust Michelle both with walks and boarding, because I know my dog gets the exercise and stimulation she needs, while always has a fun time with the rest of the pack! read more

We adopted/rescued our boy, Arlo, during the pandemic and we feel like the luckiest parents in the world to have found such a beautiful pup! We adore him more than words can express and so naturally we wanted to find someone we trusted to take care of him as we returned to work. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Michelle and would wholeheartedly recommend her to take good care of your fur baby. Since Arlo is a pandemic pup, socialization with people and other dogs was a challenge, and we were worried that having someone come to our house to take him out would be difficult. Arlo is also a pit bull, which creates its own set of difficulties in finding someone who is willing to include him in their pack. We had interviewed other dog walkers prior to Michelle, all of whom were either hesitant or were just not a good fit. During our first meeting, Arlo immediately felt comfortable with her - something we hadn't experienced with anyone to that point. She even brought her dog, Darnell, along for the meeting and the two boys became instant friends! We recently went on our first vacation in a few years, and we were very nervous about leaving Arlo for the first time. He's gotten so comfortable with Michelle and her dogs that our concerns were immediately alleviated with numerous pics and FaceTime calls showing exhausted pups sleeping side by side after eventful days. She's wonderfully kind, reliable, and an amazing dog whisperer! We have to add that she keeps us laughing with her videos/pics and her captions that she sends to us of Arlo on his outings. Michelle really cares about what she does and she cares immensely for her dogs. We were the luckiest people in the world when we adopted Arlo, but are equally lucky to have found someone like Michelle to be a part of our family over the last year and moving forward. read more

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I highly recommend Michelle for your dog care needs! Our 12 yr old mastiff - ridgeback, Henry, is rather particular but he turns into a puddle when Michelle shows up. I appreciate that she knows how to read his queues and takes special care with her dogs when on the trail, generally keeping them on long leads. And she's good with humans too! We have worked with a number of care givers over the years and Michelle is at the top. She communicates well about schedules, was flexible on days of the week and is fun - sending pics of the dogs on walks. It's always fun to get a glimpse of Henry hanging with his pack. read more

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Michelle is absolutely amazing. She has been an invaluable asset to the rescue I'm on the board of - and not only is an amazing dog walker that provides structure but she is the gold star of foster parents! She provides structure, love, exercise and boundaries. Every dog that stays with her thrives! She also loves all breeds. We highly recommend her! read more

If you're looking for a caring, amazing, and trustworthy dog walker, look no further!! Michelle has been taking my pup, Felix, for pack hikes for a few months now and has also boarded him when I was traveling for a few days. Michelle has been so amazing with helping us socialize Felix more, especially after the lockdowns from the pandemic. He's always been a shy boy but I have seen him open up so much with other dogs since we met Michelle - he gets super excited when he jumps into her car and sees all the other dogs that are also going on the hike with him! He has separation anxiety but I honestly don't think he misses me when he's with Michelle - he's having so much fun!! Michelle - I can't thank you enough for all you do!! I don't trust many people to take care of Felix but I know I can trust you 100% that you'll treat him like your own! :) I'm so grateful to have met you! read more

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We were so lucky to find Michelle as our dog walker. When we moved from SF to Oakland about 3 years ago and interviewed/inquired with about 10-12 dog walkers. We ended up going with Michelle because was very experienced, incorporates positive reinforcement training and sets our dog up for success. We use Michelle 5 days a week. Our dog comes back tired, happy and naps until we get home. Our dog gets a mix of on-leash & off-leash trail time, plenty of stimulation, and social pack time. Also, we use her Michelle for boarding around 3-4 times a year. If are looking for an amazing dog walker that's very experienced, caring, and professional, we highly recommend Dogney Dangerfield read more

Look no further for your dog boarding and walking needs! I have a reactive dog and have to be really particular about who I board her with. I feel so lucky to have found Michelle! I just know she's a phenomenal and loving person, who really cares about her clients and the dogs she cares for. I've been going through a challenging time caretaking a sick family member, and she has been an actual angel in helping us feel cared for during some quick much needed getaways. I trust her completely with my dog and know my dog is having fun but also staying safe with structure and consistency in training. My dog comes back much more even tempered and less reactive after staying at Dogney Dangerfield. I drive almost an hour to board her and it's 110 percent worth it. Thank you so much Michelle, I'm looking forward to continuing working with you. read more

Michelle is seriously the BEST you can hope for in dog care. She truly cares and goes above and beyond for the dogs. My dog Della and I are attached at the hip, so it's no small thing for me to leave her in someone else's hands. But I would trust Michelle 100% to take care of my dog any time. I've been dealing with chronic pain and so I haven't been able to walk Della myself as much as she needs. Michelle was a life-saver, coming through to help not only with that but also offering more help when I was moving and when my cat died, which she was not at all under any obligation to do so. That was super sweet and I was really touched. She also does a lot for local rescues, shelters, and other causes, so she's just a really valuable person to have in the community. She's also phenomenal when it comes to figuring out dogs' needs and working with them on behavioral issues. Della's a bully breed and a rescue dog with a mystery past. So even though she's super sweet and loving, she's not always attentive and she can sometimes be a bit much for people to handle. But Michelle was totally unfazed from the second she met Della. She tuned into her personality right away and I felt completely assured that my pup was in good hands. I LOVE seeing the pics and videos of Della out on pack hikes, having so much fun but also being completely under Michelle's control. It's soo helpful to not have to worry about how she's behaving, if she's being properly cared for, or any other concerns that can come with leaving her in someone else's care. Michelle really just "gets" my dog, and it's awesome when you see somebody understand your dog's quirks and everything, just like you do. If you have any doubts at all, I can assure you that it's absolutely worth it to have Michelle around as someone who's reliable, communicative, and truly dedicated to the wellbeing of dogs, especially those in her care. I'm so thankful for Dogney Dangerfield! read more

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Michelle has been walking my dog Molly (husky/shepherd mix) for the past 2 years. Molly loves Michelle and goes crazy when Michelle arrives to take her out for a hike with the pack. Michelle is very easy to work with. Highly recommended read more

I've worked with Michelle for over 4 years now for pet sitting and have always had great experiences. She is great with our cats, reliable, trustworthy, and has a great sense of humor! Michelle sends regular updates, including photos, so even when we're away for 10 days we know that our kitties are safe, sound, and happy! read more

Dogney Dangerfield (Michelle) was the best dog sitter for our large senior mix. She is an excellent communicator from the initial meet and greet, to drop off, during his stay and even afterwards. Michelle was very flexible with timing and super patient in answering my questions. She was also able to feed him his raw diet. (Yes, were those parents.) Our pup was smiling and relaxed in her care (which made us feel great knowing he was happy), as we could see from his daily pics and videos. We've tried boarding at a facility but it's such a cold environment with militant interactions, and had a sitter who was an employee for another company but didn't seem invested in our pup's care. Michelle owns her own business and is deeply invested in the health and happiness of the pups in her care. I trust her with our fur baby. read more

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We have been bringing our rescue pitbull to Michelle for two years now, and how lucky are we to have her! She is a true professional and we have absolute confidence in her to care for our pup like she would her own. When we pick up our dog, she is balanced, happy and tired from all the playing with other dogs and the physical and mental stimulation that Michelle provides. And she treats us with regular video and picture updates while we are away! Thank you Michelle for being home away from home for our pup! read more

What a blessing has been to get to know Michelle and have her take care of my pups! She is been boarding my dogs for almost two years, often for prolonged periods of times, even up to three weeks. My two pups Bo and Lina love Michelle. They both have behavioral challenges: Bo is dog selective and Lina is highly anxious, but I feel comfortable that Michelle is providing them with the best care and keeping them (together with the her own dogs and the other dogs in her care) safe. Besides, they get a little training on the side. But Michelle is much more than a dog trainer/walker/boarder. Her love and compassion for animals makes her go above and beyond her daily tasks. When I adopted a third dog, a female who would not get along with Lina, Michelle helped first with advice and referrals, then, when it became clear that the situation was overly challenging, she helped me re-home her. Michelle almost always comes to my house to pick up and drop off my dogs, which makes it much more convenient for me, she provides them with enrichment items and yummy snacks. She gets them their daily exercise and appropriate dog-dog interaction. I am often kept in the loop with photos and videos. I feel truly fortunate to have her as my pups caretaker. I heartily recommend her! read more

We were referred to Michelle by a friend and found her to be excellent. We board our 10 years old Shih-Tzu with her when we travel. She not only takes good care of him but also sends us updates including pictures which we really enjoy seeing when he is not with us! read more

Whenever I had to go on vacation in the past, I would dread having to figure out what to do with my dogs. It was hard to trust that someone else could take care of them the same way that I could. One of my dogs Lu was also a real punk, picking fights with our other dog so we always separated them when we went on vacation to avoid conflict. So when I first found Michelle on Yelp, I hoped she would not turn my problem child away as so many had in the past understandably. Michelle actually embraced the challenge and assuaged our fears. We left Lu in her Bed and Biscuit service for about a week, and were so surprised with the positive updates. Lu was going on group hikes and listening to Michelle's commands. We could not believe it! When we brought our dog back home, we noticed she didn't try to start fights with our other dog, which was unusual given that they had not seen each other for a week. Michelle really is a professional dog whisperer! For my next vacation, I am definitely confident with leaving all of my dogs with her instead of separating them as I have always done in the past. You can tell Michelle has a genuine love for dogs and I'm glad to have found someone I can trust to take care of my fur-kids as well, if not better than me! read more

Michelle is all around incredible. She is reliable, communicative, and professional. She has a high level of expertise when it comes to dog behavior and training, which has been super helpful for me and my large, high energy dog, who loves her! Michelle has come to my rescue several times when I've needed last minute coverage, and she has been understanding and flexible when plans have needed to change. I've used her for both off-leash pack walks and boarding in her home, and my dog always comes back tired, happy, and well cared for! I cannot recommend Michelle enough - I feel so lucky to have found her!! read more

Michelle helped us through the transition of our 6 month old puppy coming to work with me. She not only offered her love and gentle care of our golden doodle, she picked up our energetic Arlo from my workplace and took him out for long hikes with a group of dogs, then returned a more settled and relaxed buddy. Michelle's service and care relieved the stress of my role as a new puppy owner. She's the best. read more

Our dog loses his mind when he hears Michelle pull into the driveway. She is like a dog whispering Jedi master. We always love getting videos of the pack out on a hike. Michelle has been very flexible with us as our needs change week to week and although we've sort of normalized a schedule for her she has been accommodating when things shift around. read more

UPDATE!!! Dogney Dangerfield has been my go to dog walker and Fur baby sitter over 2 years now! As spontaneous as my Wife and I are, Michelle always comes through for us when we need a dog sitter. There are only 2 people I trust to take great care of my Sookie, My parents and Michelle at Dogney Dangerfield. Anyone reading this looking for a highly qualified Dog Walker/ Sitter can feel confident that Michelle will take care of your dog like it was her own. Thanks again Michelle for all that you do for our family!! Cheers, Bret read more

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I can't say enough good things about Michelle at Dogney Dangerfield - she's truly exceptional with dogs - I know it's an overused expression, but she truly is a 'dog whisperer' - one of those people who can evince the desired behavior from dog with a quiet word or sound. Our dog sits staring at the door on Mondays, waiting for her arrival. I secretly fear that my dog thinks of her as her owner, and us the old fuddy-duds that she has to do time with in between :oD. She loves-loves-LOVES her sleepovers as well when we can't take her with us out of town, and Michelle watches the cats as well, and is adept at getting pills down animals throats :oP I heartily recommend Dogney Dangerfield, without hesitation. I love all the trail pictures and videos, where she somehow manages to seat all the dogs in formation - I have no idea how she does that, week after week. Michelle is the best. read more

Michelle took care of our dog, Oliver, an English lab, almost 11 years old, for a week while we were gone. Our regular dog sitter was on vacation and he referred us to her. From the first meet and greet, Oliver was super relaxed with Michelle. She is very calming and has a great demeanor with the dogs, while being in charge. She walked him in the mornings, took him on group hikes and said he was super easy and had a blast. Michelle was great about sending us videos of Oliver with the other dogs so I knew he was happy. I would definitely use Michelle's services again and would highly recommend her. read more

Michelle is wonderful with the dogs in her care! I have run into her on the trails and her dogs are always so calm and well behaved. She also does daycare. I have sent a few friends to her read more

My wife ( Lisa)and I are so happy with Michelle. When we go on weekend trips that last thing we want to do is worry about our pets. We have a dog (Eddie) and 7 Rabbits and we get an awesome service every time. We get pictures and text messages every visit. Dog and rabbits have a routine and Michelle makes it happened. We highly recommend Michelle, she loves animals. Awesome sitter. read more

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Goldie was my pandemic pup who received lots of socialization and great exercise up until I broke my ankle and had surgery that totally impacted my mobility and Goldie's ability to get adequate exercise. I had been researching different hiking companies in the area and was so happy to have discovered this business. Michelle has been a God send for my pup Goldie and I! From our first meet and greet it was obvious the skill that Michelle has with her pup crew and I knew it would be just what Goldie would need. Her immediate connection with Goldie only made me more secure in hiring Michelle to be a part of Goldie's exercise and socialization routine while I'm not capable of doing so. Goldie has picked up training commands, comes home having exhausted her energy, and tail wagging happily at every pick up/drop off. I'm so glad to have discovered Michelle and this service! We couldn't be happier! read more

I can't say enough amazing things about Michelle and her dog walking/boarding services. I love that she advocates trail safety and implements training into her group walks, and that she takes such amazing care of the pups. She is one of the few people I would ever trust with my dogs! read more

Michelle is amazing! My dogs love her and they are getting the exercise and structure that they need. I get the piece of mind that they are being taken care of! I am so grateful she was able to help out when I needed it. I love that she shares pics and videos of how the dogs are doing and the adventures they have together. read more

Michelle is a total dog whisperer, and takes great care of our dog, both when she walks and boards her. She is so thoughtful and kind (both with dogs and their humans!), her prices are super reasonable, and she's flexible with our always-changing schedule. We appreciate the photo updates, and Keaoggi loves her! read more

Michelle and Chris have become a part of our extended family. They came highly recommended by several neighbors. I was nervous, having never left my dog in the care of someone I didn't know. All of my fears were laid to rest as soon as we met Michelle and Chris. Our first meeting was amazing! They were knowledgeable, accommodating, patient, caring, friendly, funny, relaxed humans who our dog took too immediately. Michelle took the time to listen to all of my fears of my 9-year-old (Pitty) princess Kokopelli becoming part of pack, something we regrettably never exposed her too. Our Kokopelli is a part of a pack now and has learned to be a dog. Michelle has been reliable, responsive, flexible, extremely approachable, proactive, upbeat, and more than we could ever ask for. Kokopelli is always happy to see Michelle and comes home happy and healthy. I am a fan of the daily text messages I get, and Kokopelli's daily pictures have become the hit of the office! If we ever have to move, we pray that we win the lotto so we can move them with us! I would recommend this amazing team 10 fold to anyone. P.S. Though we have not used the overnight "Bed and Biscuit" service, it is seriously the first time we have ever even considered taking a trip without our dog and leaving her with Michelle. We know that Kokopelli would love to have a vacation of her own with someone who cares about her as much as we do.....Bora Bora here we come! read more

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I was out of town for a business trip that would last several days and needed a dogsitter.I found Michelle, owner of Dogney Dangerfield, through a friend of a mutual friend, who had also boarded their Corgi at Dogney Dangerfield. Upon first meeting Michelle, she was very warm and open; Zoey (my corgi) had instantly warmed up to her immediately! Zoey couldn't wait to explore Michelle's place and check out the play area. Michelle informed me of the activities she would do, and graciously checked if Zoey had any allergies or if any medications were to be administered. She had also offered a bathing package, which included a bath, blowdry/towel dry, combing of all the excess fur, nail clippings, quick trim of paw fur and ear hair. I sure am glad I chose the bathing package because she did a great job and Zoey smelled GREAT when I picked her up. While I was away, Michelle had sent me pics of Zoey on hikes, walks to the dog park, and playing with new friends! I loved how she would send me a daily pic of Zoey and how she was doing. Overall, I would definitely use Dogney Dangerfield again! You rock Michelle! read more

Michelle is amazing. My dog is always loved and well cared for when I leave him with her. My dog, Barley, is my service animal and it's not always possible to take him with me; I wouldn't trust anyone else with him. She is a amazing at sensing exactly what the dogs need and is always calm and gentle with even the huge dogs! Thank you Michelle :) read more

My first review :) I was going away on a 10 day trip and didn't want to leave my precious Frenchie in some random doggie day care where he might not get any personal attention and get trapped inside all day...(you never know about these things!) Anyhow, I found Michelle through yelp and after meeting her she was phenomenal!!! Let me tell you...she knows dogs...so she has two doggies of her own (chihuahua and a pit...and the chihuahua is the alpha one..). I was impressed immediately with the first meeting of my frenchie and her chihuahua..we first take a walk up and down the street so the dogs aren't focused on each other...and then she gets them to walk side by side....after that Rocky is allowed in the house :) Throughout the trip, as many others have mentioned, I get updates every day with pictures and Rocky's daily idosyncrasies and she also reports back about his daily training! He basically came back to me totally trained and very well exercised. I would definitely recommend her as she is both reasonably priced and very awesome with animals! read more

I have such high praise for Michelle of Downey Dangerfield! She did a fantastic job cat sitting for us, going beyond any expectations. We were away for 4 days and needed 2 visits per day for our cats due to restricted feeding. Michelle followed each visit with pictures and written updates, can't say enough that our cats were in great hands! Even better, we came back to our home and realized that Michelle cleaned up after herself (in feeding/litter boxing our cats). Cat dishes were washed, cans disposed of, no smell of trash or old drying food. She is our #1 go to! read more

I'm so grateful our dogie is with Dogney Dangerfield. They were referred by a friend. I have not been able to find a good quality and trusting dog walker since moving from San Bruno in 2006. And trust me, we have had our share of dog walkers in Hayward which did not work out. My dog has been going to Doggy Daycare for 3 yrs but we wanted to add walking with a pack experience. Chris sends me pics from every walk which make my day and I can tell my dog is happy. I'm just so happy I found them just wish I had found them when my previous dog was alive, he would have loved Chris as much as my current dog does. read more

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