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Stephanie R.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Stephanie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Stephanie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

As far as routine goes, I work from home on an early schedule, so my days naturally revolve around the pups. Since I wrap up work early, my afternoons are open for hikes and adventures around Tahoe.

Available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Stephanie R.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup becomes part of the family here! My fiancé and I work from home, offer schedule flexibility, and have a fully fenced backyard for safe zoomies/playtime.

Home

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

Information Stephanie R. would like to know about your pet

To give your pup the best stay possible, I love knowing their unique quirks upfront! Please let me know about any specific triggers (like vacuums), how they communicate when they need a potty break, and any dietary or medical needs.

A typical day

A typical day would include outdoor exercise and mental stimulation. I have puzzles for the pups they can use when indoors during the winter months

Location

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Stephanie R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

WFH & Tahoe Adventures ❤️

Pet care experience

Want to give your pup a premium mountain vacation? I work from home full-time as an engineer on an early schedule. Raising my girls (a German Shepherd and Golden Retriever) means I’m entirely confident handling all breeds, sizes, and high-energy working dogs. I live a super active lifestyle, so if your pup loves runs, hikes, and long walks, they will be living their absolute best life with me! I pride myself on offering a custom setup for every dog depending on their personality. Social pups are always welcome to join the pack and play with my two friendly resident girls. However, if your dog is shy, selective, or reactive, they will get VIP treatment in my private/attached guest suite. They’ll get the exact same love, walks, and attention, just in a completely separate, stress-free space. Because we do list this suite on Airbnb, its availability can fluctuate, so let me know early if your pup will need it!

Reviews

Katherine L.
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026
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5 stars all around! This was my first time being away from my pup overnight and Stephanie was absolutely amazing. My dog Koda got lots of attention and exercise and Stephanie was very communicative and sent lots of photos and updates. I will absolutely be booking with her again in the future and couldn't recommend more!

Lizzy P.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 27, 2026
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I had a great experience and would absolutely recommend this sitter! They were able to help me out at the last minute, which I really appreciated. Prince had an amazing time playing with three other friendly dogs and loved having such a big yard to run around and burn off his energy. It was clear he was well cared for and having fun the entire stay. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. I'll definitely be booking with them again!

Roxy N.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 27, 2026
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Stephanie was the perfect solution to our doggy needs for our weekend in Tahoe. Our girl loved her time with Stephanie while we enjoyed our time out in the lake. Would definitely recommend ! We really appreciated the picture updates throughout her time away.

Jessie E.
Boarding • Jul 25, 2026
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Stephanie was amazing. She took such good care of Mouse, especially when he got scared during a thunderstorm. She was so communicative and took really cute pictures. Mouse was having a great time on trail walks and hanging out around the house. If I need a dog sitter in South Lake Tahoe again I will absolutely be asking Stephanie!

About Stephanie R.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup becomes part of the family here! My fiancé and I work from home, offer schedule flexibility, and have a fully fenced backyard for safe zoomies/playtime.

Home

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

Information Stephanie R. would like to know about your pet

To give your pup the best stay possible, I love knowing their unique quirks upfront! Please let me know about any specific triggers (like vacuums), how they communicate when they need a potty break, and any dietary or medical needs.

A typical day

A typical day would include outdoor exercise and mental stimulation. I have puzzles for the pups they can use when indoors during the winter months

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Stephanie R.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews