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Tyler R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Tyler R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Tyler has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Compassionate, Responsible Pet Care

My name is Tyler and I'm a lifelong dog lover. Having spent the last few decades of my life with Saint Bernards, I have a special affinity for Giant Breeds, but love all creatures great and small. I spent 3 years in the Pet Industry (With Ruffwear, a manufacturer of high quality outdoor gear for dogs) and have experience with puppies, adults, and senior dogs, including the infirm and partially paralyzed. I'm a health conscious, active and compassionate individual and would be honored by the opportunity to help care for your friends in your absence. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to assisting you. Cheers!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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63 ratings
Stefany H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 15, 2026

Very sweet and his family took care of my little guy! My boy isn’t the easiest to get along with but they treated him very well. He had a great time and was pretty pooped when I picked him back up. Recommend!

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David G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 10, 2026

Tyler was amazing! He was very helpful, flexible and easy to communicate with while setting up our booking for a day of pet sitting so that we could go on a whale watching cruise. His house is setup perfectly for watching a dog, and he provided plenty of exercise for our pup. We would 100% use Tyler again if we are back in the area.

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Eliza W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 07, 2026

Tyler got my boy in last minute due to another cancellation! He was so awesome and flexible!

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Tony _.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2026

Amazing sitter. Mozzy was a very happy dog when I picked him up suggesting that he had a very good time. Will be booking again.

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Janet K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 29, 2026

We can't recommend Tyler highly enough! He has such a wonderful energy that our dogs took to him immediately. He was very sweet with our old guy and made sure our young pup got the exercise she needs every day. He's incredibly responsive and a great communicator so we always knew exactly how our pups were doing. Tyler cared for our two dogs for almost two weeks while we were traveling in Europe this spring, and we genuinely didn't worry once. It was such a relief to know they were in good hands the whole time. We were so happy with the care he provided that we brought him back again this past weekend, and it was just as great an experience as the first time. If you're looking for a dog sitter who treats your pets like family, Tyler is the one to call. Five stars, no hesitation!

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Naomi C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 02, 2026

Tyler took great care of my pup I would absolutely recommend him! She came back to me happy as can be and tuckered out.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I co-own and operate two small businesses here in Port Townsend: Fishboat Media and Cold Pizza Creative. Both permit me to dictate my own schedule and work fully remote, allowing me ample free time to help care for your furry friend.

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

Like their human counterparts, each dog is unique, and I approach caring for them with this in mind. A combination of intuition, experience, and good communication with our clients and their owners ensures an active, engaged, compassionate experience.

A typical day

Walks on the beach, hikes through the woods, naps on the couch, fetch at the park, jogs down the street, cuddling on the floor. You name it, I can pull it off!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Tyler can host up to 2 pets per night
While I am happy to assist with any dog, I am smitten by and especially experienced with Giant Breeds. Slobber and size are qualities I have come to appreciate.
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.