House Sitting in Rio

About: Hi! I’m Laura — a lifelong animal lover and professional dog trainer with years of hands-on experience with dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, and personalities. I specialize in in-home pet sitting where your pets stay relaxed, routine stays consistent, and your home is cared for with absolute respect. I’m calm, responsible, and deeply experienced with everything from confident working breeds to sensitive, anxious, or quirky dogs. Whether your pet needs quiet companionship, structure, adventure, medication, or extra patience, I tailor care to their exact needs. What You Can Expect Gentle, confident handling Reliable communication + photo/video updates A clean home when you return Safe, respectful care for pets and property Professional judgment in all situations Experience Includes Professional dog training background Puppies, seniors, and special-needs pets Large and working breeds Medication and special-care routines Multi-pet households Basic training reinforcement (upon request) Your pets are family — and I treat them like my own. I travel between Polson, MT and Madison Wisconsin frequently. I run my Dog Training company so I keep busy and can do that from anywhere so the pups are always #1 A mixture of all my years of experience combined with the clients desires and needs for their pet. Each dog I meet is my new best friend!

“Alicia was great with my three big dogs. They loved her from the moment she walked through the door. She was responsive and sent cute photos. Very professional.”

Katie S.

“We absolutely LOVED Rebecca and so did our dog Reba! We’re so happy we decided to have a house sitter instead of the traditional boarding route. We will 100% rebook with Rebecca moving forward.”

Reana K.

“Elizabeth was amazing with my dog while I was traveling for work. She sent daily updates and many pictures. I would definitely use her services again.”

Fernanda R.

“Kimberly is such a wonderful person and clearly loves our little girl Piper J. Longbottom. We were so happy to get pictures and knew Piper was in good hands. We highly recommend her to anyone considering hiring her.”

Laura L.

“Emma was communicative, kind, and took great care of our dogs while we were away!”

Valerie W.

“Shatoria did an amazing job with my 2-year-old dog Siena. She has excellent communication and sent me quite a few pictures. Siena was able to go on multiple walks during the day. I will definitely be using her again for dog sitting and highly recommend her.”

Rudi Z.

“We loved Victoria since the day she came to meet our dog. She was so sweet to Angel and Angel loved her. She did a great job staying with Angel at our house!”

Lee F.

About: I am a down to earth dog lover! I have two silly labs at home and they are the highlight to my family. We frequently visit the dog parks and walk trails. I have experience with dogs young and old, sickly, High energy to lazy. While your dog is in my care we will have lots of fun! I have a 4 year old son who absolutely loves dogs and my wife who would adopt every dog if she could! We are a dog family through and through! We will take tons of neighborhood walks, and even visit your favorite dog park! My future goal is to open a doggie daycare center for dogs of all size and age to have a day of play while the owners are away!

“Elise watched my two dogs overnight and took great care of them. She sent photos, kept me updated, and was very tidy.”

Kelsey M.

“Karina took excellent care of our cat, dog, and home! Our dog is fairly nervous, and our cat required medication but Karina handled it all with patience and care and kept us updated with photos and texts throughout the weekend. We’ll definitely be reaching out next time we need someone to look after them!”

Kelsey W.

About: Bilingual and able to communicate with families in Spanish, as well. Neighbors and friends have trusted me to care for their pets/homes for almost 7 years. They often say we're (my fiance and I) the only ones they trust to care for their pets. I have experience with senior pets and worked at a rescue previously. Excited to be going full time pet sitting/walking in 2026! I'm very reliable, flexible and am available last minute, 7 days a week and on holidays. I take extra care to keep pets happy, safe and comfortable. I follow instructions given and use caution when necessary to prevent any escapes. I do not do boarding in my home.

“Pam was everything we could have asked for in a sitter and more! She immediately recognized our rescue’s anxiety and quirkiness and went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable. She was very communicative and sent lots of wonderful updates while we were gone! We were able to fully enjoy our time away knowing that our dog was in incredibly kind, capable hands. We would love to work with Pam again!”

Emily G.

About: I have a big heart for all animals. You can count on your dog/cat provided with genuine care and attention. Since starting Rover, I have come in contact with all types of furry friends, all of them being great experiences. Whether your fur baby likes long walks, quick runs, or is a couch potato, I will fit to all of the needs and wants. I would love nothing more than to be able to help another during a busy week/weekend, or just a busy life. When it comes to availability, I work very well on a schedule - as well as being able to have flexibility. I am off every weekend and Monday, with lots of random days off here and there. I can also make time before or after work. I can promise your fur babies will be treated with more than enough attention, love and respect. I am a part time worker in Portage, Wi. I work (typically) Tuesday - Friday but take quite a bit of work off, when given the opportunity, to spend time at home with my toddler. We are in the works of getting a fence around our yard and hope to have once come fall of 2025. My pets are my children. They are spoiled and loved deeply. We have a long yard leash that our puppy uses as well as constant supervision when outdoors.

“Emily is incredibly sweet and caring, who would be a perfect fit to watch over your pets. She diligently follows your instructions and goes above and beyond for their well being. From capturing adorable videos and pictures of our fur babies to feeding our backyard birds so the dogs can enjoy watching them, Emily’s attention to detail is amazing. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for any future pet sitting needs!”

Caitlin P.

About: I have been taking care of neighborhood dogs as well as my own since I was 6. I have also been working in doggie daycares for 4+ years; I take a lot of pride in being able to build connections with the dogs I get to take care of! I am currently a full-time worker, but I can always make time for your pet! I tend to have a bit more availability in the mornings!☀️ I like to come and hang out with the dogs as well as taking walks when it's nice out. I am able to administer any medications needed, as I am trained/told. I am also willing to give any baths or extras as long as I get the instruction!

“Outstanding communication and treated the dogs like if they were her own. The house was clean and orderly we would definitely love to have her back again.”

Brenda S.

“Maricel was great with Oreo and kept me uptodate with walks and activities. She took great care of Oreo and he was a happy dog when I got home!!!”

John T.

“Our pups were treated just like family. So grateful to found a wonderful place for our Great Danes. Knowing she knows the bread was a great peace of mind.”

Amanda L.

About: I've taken care of pets since I was 13. Neighbors and family have relied on me to over night watch, feed, and walk their dogs. I'm currently in school but am available Monday -Thursday any time after 2pm, I am also available any time on the weekend from Friday through Sunday. I am very active and will play with and walk your pet. I am very punctional and will make sure your pet is cared for.