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Marianne A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients
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Marianne A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients
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Rigby, ID

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Welcome!

(*Requires a copy of current vaccination records before booking. Vaccinations required: rabies, bordatella, adenovirus-2, distemper, parvovirus, and preferably leptospirosis*) I grew up on a small farm and have many years of experience taking care of dogs and other animals. I live with my husband and six children on 7 acres and we currently have 3 dogs, 3 cats, chickens, ducks, and geese and we occasionally breed our golden retrievers. Our property is close to a highway exit but down a quiet road away from traffic. With regards to dogs, I am a huge fan of Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer, and try to always be the alpha of my dog pack to help my dogs feel calm, safe, and respectful. Your dog will be well loved and looked after while you are away and I will do my best to help them feel comfortable as soon as possible so they can relax and enjoy a new experience. My 3 golden retriever girls absolutely love our boarding dogs and do well with any size and age of dog. Your dog will spend their time and be safe in our dog room in our home and in our large fenced backyard. Your dog would be happy here if: *Your dog is up to date on vaccinations *Your dog likes to be around other dogs (we have the dogs stay in one to two groups depending on size and personality) *You want your dog to learn to do better with other dogs (I have some methods that I use to help dogs learn to socialize better. I've had good success with anxious dogs) *You have a small dog (under 15 pounds) that is hypoallergenic and very well house trained. These dogs are allowed in the rest of the house and can be kept separate from the bigger dogs if needed. I hope that helps. Please reach out with questions if you are unsure or I am always happy to have a meet and greet with you and your dog:) If this is your first time using Rover, please use this code to receive $20 off your first booking. https://www.rover.com/sit/mariaa59659

Qualifications

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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72 ratings
Terry T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2026

I have not boarded my dogs for a very long time preferring to let the sitter come to my home. This instance did not permit as I wss traveling away from home and the dogs were not allowed in many of the places I was hiking. One of my digs,adopted me about a year ago . He is a good boy but I couldn't say for certain he could be trusted with other dogs or children. Marianne knew exactly how to handle him and he ended up having a blast and got along with all! My senior dog requires twice daily medications and Marianne made sure she got her meds. I recieved frequent updates and photos which were reassuring. I am so pleased that all went as it did. Thanks Rover and Marianne.

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Ken L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 14, 2026

Marianne took our Dexter on super short notice. It was Dexter’s second visit. Marianne paid extra attention to his needs and made sure he felt safe and secure. We will definitely be back!

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David L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 04, 2026

Our dog is in great hands with Marianne and her family. It’s fun to see her kids excited to see Teton. We have kids too so it’s a perfect fit.

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Harrison S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2026

Did a really great job watching our dog for the long stay.

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Rachelle L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2026

Thank you for taking care of our little guy! We appreciate your care and concern and love getting the Photo updates.

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Dave J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Marianne was wonderful with our energetic 1 yr old. Always updated us and took great care of our beloved pup. Will use her again!

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom. I am home most of the time except to take my kids to and from school and run occasional errands or visits. Taking care of our animals is a high priority and a consistent part of our every day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fenced yard in the middle of our acreage and three very sweet, energetic, female golden retrievers and my family of 8 to help keep your dog company. Our dogs, along with your dog, will be kept in separate kennels in our dog room in the home at night, during feeding times, and when i am not home. The rest of the time, they can play or sleep in the dog room in our home or play outside. They will always be with another dog. I always kennel them in the house when I leave. Their safety is a top priority. If I feel that certain dogs have potential to not get along, I watch their behavior more carefully and separate them as needed during their stay.

Pets

A typical day

We have a large grassy yard for exercise and my golden retrievers love to play and run with other dogs. There is plenty of space to explore. Since I am typically home most of the day, the dogs are let in and out very frequently. In the warmer months, I keep the door open and the dogs can go in and out as they please. I have dog toys inside and outside for them to play with. I closely monitor each dogs length of time outside in cold or wet weather to prevent chill.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Marianne can host up to 6 pets per night
***I will need a copy or picture of your dogs current vaccination record before boarding. Because we breed and take care of puppies, all dogs must be vaccinated. The parvo virus can stay on the ground and on surfaces for up to 7 months. At our meet and greet or when you drop them off, I will go over a list of questions to help me thoroughly get to know your dog. Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or concerns so that I can be fully prepared to help them and to make sure our home would be a good fit for them.
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