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Taryn S.

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Taryn S.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$28 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Happy Pets, Happy Owners

I have been around animals of all shapes and sizes my whole life. I am a vet tech within the army so I do have the medical training to care for pets. I have a 6 year old dog that I trained as a puppy so I do have experience with training.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

With my vet tech experience I am knowledgeable of pet body language and care. I make it a priority to keep animals happy and healthy according to the specific pets needs.

Ratings and reviews

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Andrea D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 24, 2026

We had a great first experience using Rover! Taryn was truly the perfect choice for our pup sitter! I was pretty nervous having to leave my puppy for the whole day but Taryn really took the best care of her. Communication was great and everything ended up going very smoothly! They played together throughout the day and Taryn even managed to give Leia some basic training lessons, which was super awesome!! We would absolutely recommend Taryn and will definitely book her again because we know our Leia will be safe and having fun!! 🐾✨♥️

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Roberta G.
Jun 05, 2026

Taryn Smits is an excellent dog, house sitter. Taryn is excellent with animals she has raised her own dog to be a registered service dog whom she trained herself. She stayed with my 2 whippets while I went on vacation. I rarely leave my dogs as I’m very protective of them. Taryn needed to administer meds twice a day and deal with a dog who has little interest in eating ( a very difficult dog to feed). She also had to walk them daily and provide lots of attention. While away I didn’t worry a bit as she sent me updates and pics. Upon my return my dogs didn’t want her to leave and she even got my dog who doesn’t like to eat to eat 2 meals a day which he continues to do today. Knowing that Taryn enlisted in the military working with animals gave me such peace of mind knowing that she’d take great care of my whippets as that is also her career path. I’ve also known Taryn for years and have seen her grow into an incredibly responsible caring trustworthy adult whom I’d trust implicitly with my dogs and my home.

Ellen R.
Jun 04, 2026

Taryn watched our two dogs for a week while away. Both dogs are older and one of which is on a special diet and requires medication twice a day. Taryn was very loving towards our dogs and actually spent time with them playing and giving them lots of cuddles and loves. She even sent us pictures of her and the dogs while we were gone. Taryn stayed at our house so that she can be with the dogs. Taryn is very trustworthy, reliable and caring. I would highly recommend Taryn to watch your pets.

SHAUNTEL S.
May 18, 2026

I highly recommend Taryn as a pet caregiver. As an Animal Care Specialist in the U.S. Army, she has extensive experience working with military working dogs, horses, and a wide variety of animals. She has personally taken excellent care of my cat and dog, always showing patience, responsibility, and genuine compassion. As an NCO in the Army, I’ve also witnessed her dedication, motivation, and enthusiasm firsthand. She consistently goes above and beyond in every task she takes on, and I would trust her with any animal without hesitation.

Miramonee S.
May 18, 2026

Taryn does a great job of caring for pets by following schedules, reinforcing training, and genuinely loving them. She will make sure that your pets is loved during your time away!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Currently I have plenty of time to care for pets and have very few commitments that would require me to not be available during the week.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Taryn can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
For me it is very important to know what the dogs are like on leash in public as well as how they interact with other pets. Should the pets have any health issues that is also a top priority.
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.