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Tara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Tara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
24 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Proud wife, mom, and dog lover!

I have been a dog mom since 2001. I have owned dogs, we have fostered dogs, and I have dog -sat family dogs for years. Now that our old pup girl has gracefully crossed the rainbow bridge, I am ready to help others, while also taking care of my family as we move into the next chapter of our lives. I am happy to help my community by offering help for any upcoming vacation travels, business trips, or family obligations where pups cant come.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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19 ratings
Courtney H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Tara was so incredible to work with and we knew our dog Frank was in amazing care! We quickly and easily set up a meet and great and she was so easy to communicate with and book for our trip. Tara provided many updates of their adventures and Frank had a blast. Would highly recommend and will be using her again :)

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Nathan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2026

Tara was awesome! I received so many updates about Rex and she was super responsive. She has a great set up with a yard, kids to play with, etc. They all took such good care of him and made him feel right at home. It was nice not having to worry about our dog at all cause we knew he was getting the time and attention he needed. She went above and beyond in all ways to make him feel loved! We will definitely use Tara any time we need someone to watch our dog.

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Stephanie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 09, 2026

Poe enjoyed another great stay with Tara. She’s amazing. He is my gentle giant and she and the boys took such great care of him and made him feel like family. Tara is communicative and a true animal person. Thank you for always welcoming my big boy and for your kindness!

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Liz O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 08, 2026

I cannot brag enough about Tara and her family. We are very hesitant of leaving our fur baby with anyone but Tara. It is always a smooth trip, great communication, and constant updates. This is our second stay and already booked the third! She is a blessing!

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Laurie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Tara and her family were wonderful to my baby, Alfie. I will definitely use her again.

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Maritza A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Exceptional service and great animal lover, Provided daily updates of pictures with the dogs activities throughout the day. Very pleasant experience! Kaiser had a blast!! Thank you, Tara and family!

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Schedule

I am mostly stay at home mom, I am available for dog care in my daily and weekly routine without much outside obligation at this time.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and plenty of room for dogs of all sizes. I have an awesome walking path to get extra exercise! I am happy to serve our community by loving all its dogs!

A typical day

I love waking up to a doggy alarm clock that says it’s time to get up and get outside first thing! After letting out the pups in my nice big backyard, I make sure food and water bowls are filled and ready for breakfast. I start making breakfast for my kiddos, and then whatever daily chores we have are next. In the late morning, we will go outside again for some play time while my kids are at school or are home jumping on the trampoline or playing outside, riding bikes, or roller blading. After, we come inside for a cool down and lunch. Dogs will know where to go outside and wait at the door as needed for outside time. After lunch/dinner we have music lessons. In that time the dogs would be home in crates, or most welcome to come in the car, if they are good in the car! When we get home, dog walks or more outside time to play and run around. After that we come home to start dinner and evening chores, feeding time for pups and toy time or snuggle lazy time by the couch! At night, I bring the dog beds near my bed so I keep them close to me if they need me.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tara can host up to 1 pet per night
We do not leave unattended dogs in our home for their safety and for my sanity so if I leave the home, dogs will be crated. Also, unless your dog is a puppy, any marking dogs would need more attention, if your dog marks please let me know in advance. Any medications needed, special diets or dietary needs, and any sickly dogs prone for have diarrhea or vomiting spells I would want to know in advance. Any special needs would need to be made clear. How many walks needed or expected outside time please make clear at drop off. Any special toy or blanket that the dog loves would need to be here too for comfort.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.