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Tara P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 repeat clients
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Tara P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$77 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Carlsbad is Perfect Puppy Paradise

We live in a three-bedroom home with a a medium size yard. Our garage is converted to an extra play room. We have a cul-de-sac perfect for running a dog around in a secure location. We are approximately one mile from the beach and close to several "doggie" beaches. We are an active family of six (four children). We are all dog lovers and our dog, Lily, goes just about everywhere with us. We also take her to our kids' baseball games and she sleeps in the older boys' room. We take Lily on one of the dozens of trails throughout Carlsbad including the Batiquitos Lagoon nearby. Our location is a perfect pet paradise for anyone vacationing here. We are a great alternative to a hotel. We have lots of love and fun to give and your pet will be well cared for. We are special because we are very active, fun-loving, adventurous, and enjoy the companionship of dogs. My children will give lots of activity and attention. They drive us crazy wanting more dogs. This opportunity will provide a loving, responsible home for your pet, satisfy their need for more dogs while allowing Lily a doggie friend too. About this sitter: If you aren't comfortable having your dog stay elsewhere, allow me to check on your dog twice a day including walks while you are out of town! I can pick up your mail, water your house plants, turn the lights on and off, all the while caring for your pooch! You get the best of both worlds. I'll send pictures too! Meet my pets Lily is a German Shepherd, Corgi Mix (6 years)

Qualifications

110 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Kia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Tara is the best! Highly recommend

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Jennifer H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Thank you again!!!

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Laura F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

We love leaving our babies with “aunty Tara”, and they love it too! They run inside before I’ve even said goodbye, which is hilarious considering how clingy they are. We trust they are safe and well cared for with Tara and her family. She is our go-to sitter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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James H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 14, 2026

Tara and her family were great! Highly recommend

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Laura F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 23, 2025

My two poms have stayed with Tara and her family for years. I love dropping them off with her because they are so happy to see her - they run inside without even saying goodbye!! I always know my pups have the best time and that she takes great care of them.

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Wayne T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 19, 2025

Tara and her family were amazing! She treated our pups like they were part of her family. We will definitely use her again on our next vacation.

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Schedule

I work full time from home so having pups around works well. We go on lots of walks, hang together and the older kids help.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a safe fenced yard and pups have open access to the yard during the day and a secure area in the kitchen/living room to come and go. Puppies and small dogs are monitored.

Pets

A typical day

We live in Carlsbad so there are plenty of trails and beautiful, dog-friendly spots in our neighborhood. Sometimes, we walk down to the beach area and walk nearby or play in our cul-de-sac!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Tara can host up to 4 pets per night
Do they have any special needs, behaviors or toys or clothing that would make them more comfortable with us. An owners "smell" can bring comfort to a nervous pooch. However, we have so much love and activity around we have never had a dog we couldn't get to warm up to us and calm their fears. We encourage all of our doggy guests to be up to date on their flea meds, have clipped nails for safety purposes and arrive bathed as we will return them bathed if their visits extend over 5 days or had lots of activities that require it.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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 include all fees.