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Emily & Ryan J.

Star Sitter

South Bend, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Services

Emily & Ryan can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

Flexible work schedules mean we can care for pets during the week and on weekends! With any extra dogs, our yard becomes a fun dog park, so we would love to temporarily have your dog join the bunch!

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About Emily & Ryan J.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our property has a large, fully-fenced yard (~0.25 acres), so it is an excellent place for dogs to run around and play. Our dogs are very friendly and love to play with other pets and humans. We know that many dogs have fine-tuned routines (feeding, walks, etc.), so we can always accommodate special requirements.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Emily & Ryan J. would like to know about your pet

Let us know if there are any special needs or behaviors we should be aware of if your pup stays with us. We want them to find their home away from home with us.

A typical day

Lots of running, fetching, and wrestling in the yard for active pups! We have tons of indoor and outdoor toys, and we go for walks around our property or the neighborhood. We also have lots of couches and great nap spots to enjoy once everyone is tired out.

Location

South Bend, IN

Emily & Ryan J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emily & Ryan J. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Large fenced yard & toys to spare!

Pet care experience

In addition to our current two dogs and barn cats, we have taken care of family pets and have been trusted dog- and cat-sitters for friends and family since we were teenagers (probably a fair bit more than 10 years, but who's counting!). We are experienced with giving medications, special feeding needs, bathing, etc. We have a large, fully-fenced area of our property with lots of space to sniff and explore. We take walks around our neighborhood and the back of our property in addition to lots of running around the yard!

Reviews

Tamara P.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026
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Emily was amazing! We were always kept up to date on Penelope and Pete. We also were comforted with pictures showing what and how they were doing. I would strongly recommend her and Justin. Our pups are hard to please and sometimes demanding. She was amazing with them!

Ashley L.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2026
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They were great and my two little dogs loved them.

Béryl T.
Doggy Day Care • May 22, 2026
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Wonderful doggy daycare experience. Brock had a great time hanging out with his two new buddies and loved roaming around the beautiful garden. Emily was a great communicator and sent the sweetest updates. Would book again in a heartbeat. Thanks y’all!

Faith F.
Boarding • May 11, 2026
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Thanks so much to Emily and Ryan for making bernese mtn dogs Doug and Clover so comfortable and quickly at ease for coming to a new place. Emily has an amazing way of communicating with them to make them feel at home. Their large shady fenced in yard is definitely a plus as well.

About Emily & Ryan J.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our property has a large, fully-fenced yard (~0.25 acres), so it is an excellent place for dogs to run around and play. Our dogs are very friendly and love to play with other pets and humans. We know that many dogs have fine-tuned routines (feeding, walks, etc.), so we can always accommodate special requirements.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Emily & Ryan J. would like to know about your pet

Let us know if there are any special needs or behaviors we should be aware of if your pup stays with us. We want them to find their home away from home with us.

A typical day

Lots of running, fetching, and wrestling in the yard for active pups! We have tons of indoor and outdoor toys, and we go for walks around our property or the neighborhood. We also have lots of couches and great nap spots to enjoy once everyone is tired out.

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Emily & Ryan J.

Star Sitter

South Bend, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews