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Tessa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Tessa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $100 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Certified Dog Trainer & Pet Care

I'm excited to provide care and TLC for your furry family member! I've always had dogs and cats growing up and have had 2 dogs of my own. I became a Certified Dog Trainer in 2006 after being inspired from my first dog of my own. She was so smart and inquisitive! My second dog was the love of my life. He was a 75lb Boxer/AmStaff mix. After the passing of my last dog I decided to take a break from being a pet owner and help others with their pets. I know how it is first hand leaving your pets while you're away. You want them to be cared for just as you would care for them. You've found the perfect person right here! I look forward to hearing from you and am here to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for considering me to care for your pet and have a great day!

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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52 ratings
Andrea S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Tessa took great care of our boy and shared lots of updates and photos. He got lots of exercise, attention and snuggles. We know he had a great time with her as he always does!

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Kristine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026

Our dog Lex had a great time with Tessa while we were on vacation for a week. She took him on lots of walks, played ball with him, gave him cuddles, and provided the structure he needs. We got lots of updates, photos and videos. We will definitely book with Tessa again!!!!

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Allie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

We had a great experience! Tessa took amazing care of our dog and kept her active the entire stay with walks, playtime, and activities. It was clear our dog was getting lots of attention and care, which gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were away. Communication was great, and we loved seeing updates. We would absolutely book again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and attentive sitter!

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Andrea S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

Tessa provides fantastic service for our high energy young doodle. She’s very communicative, provides lots of enrichment for him, and he is always very well cared for.

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Abbey J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 30, 2025

Teresa is the best! Our dog bear loves staying with her. She gave consistent updates and pictures/videos!

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Andrea S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 21, 2025

Tessa was wonderful as usual! This was our 2nd stay and she was very accommodating, being willing to pick up and drop off due to complicated travel schedules. We received daily updates with photos and we knew our boy was well taken care of. We will definitely request Tessa again!

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Schedule

I work from home most of the week therefore I have plenty of time and flexibility to give your pet the attention and care they need.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and can crate your dog if needed. My neighborhood is very safe and dog friendly. I keep the dogs I'm caring for away from other dogs for higher safety.

A typical day

I live very close to many trail heads and love to go hiking. Plus I love walks and there's great places to walk in my dog friendly neighborhood as well.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tessa can host up to 2 pets per night
Is your dog human friendly? Is your dog potty trained? Is your dog dog friendly? Is your dog ok around young children? We don't have any children, but our niece comes over sometimes and loves dogs!
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.