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Tara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Tara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Dog Care by a Professional

Trust your loved pets to a professional who has real, time-tested experience. With more than 29-years in the 'animal biz' and upholding a deep appreciation for all animals, your dog, cat, or other pet is treated with unparalleled love and attention; a full understanding of its safety and well being; and provided with an environment he or she can quickly and comfortably adapt to in your absence.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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39 ratings
Carolynn N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2026

Our Duke had a blast at Tara’s! He was very nervous at first as he has separation anxiety in new places. Tara made him feel safe and at home right away. She gave daily updates along with super cute photos. We will definitely be using Tara in the future. She was the best sitter we have had!

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Eric & Bianca G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Yogi had a great stay with Tara! Communicated well throughout his whole stay and came home a happy and worn out pup. Would recommend to anyone looking for some to care for their dog.

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Shane S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

Absolutely fantastic experience all around!

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Caylin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

She is the best and takes great care of our dog, Koa!

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Jessica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 16, 2026

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Tara. She took wonderful care of our German Shepherds and handled everything with confidence and ease. From daily routines to overall care, everything was managed seamlessly and without a single issue. For the first time, we were able to go on vacation and truly relax, knowing our dogs were in great hands. That peace of mind is priceless, especially with large breeds like German Shepherds. We came home to happy, well cared for dogs and a calm, orderly home. We are incredibly grateful and would be more than happy to have her care for our dogs again. Highly recommended.

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Caylin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 01, 2026

Tara was awesome and took great care of our dog! She communicated clearly and regularly, including sending pictures, which we really appreciated. I’d recommend her to anyone!

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Schedule

At this time, we only take one dog at a time or two if from the same family. For the past 15 years my passion has been my animal photography business, most of the work is done in my home studio in Kailua where, dogs will hang out with me. Suitable dogs can get trips to the beach and off-leash hiking, but otherwise leashed walks in the neighborhood.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Entrusting your beloved pet to a stranger is not easy but please take a minute to read my reviews. Dog parents quickly realize they've made the right choice leaving them with someone who understands the importance of keeping your pet safe AND happy!

Pets

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My home is in a very quiet neighborhood with low traffic. Walking and exercising our boarded pets is a ‘daily ritual.’ Your dog's sleeping arrangement A boarded pet’s access to our facility depends upon the individual pet and the owner’s expressed preferences. Time I'll spend with your dog An ample amount of time is spent with each of our boarded animals; much of which is one-on-one, as we’re home, at our facility the majority of the 24-hour day. As a professional animal photographer, we do on occasion partake in offsite photo shoots; however, this has not been a conflict or problematic in the past.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Tara can host up to 5 pets per night
We are not situated for openly aggressive animals. We do accept unneutered males. There is a feral kitty that has decided to live in the house but has access to the outdoors. She would prefer to not have a dog that would eat her, but I am experienced in socializing dogs and cats.
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.