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5 Star Rating From Clients!
This was Lulu's first stay with Tara. Tara is very sweet and Lulu was happy to see Tara and went in the house no problem. Lulu was also happy when we picked her up. I think Lulu had a great stay.
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- Jane W. December 2021
Having a reactive dog makes some people wary of dog sitting. That and him being very active I was thankful to find Tara. She showed no hesitation with my dog. She made sure he kept active to tire him out. Will definitely rebook!
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- Jamie R. December 2021
Tara did an amazing job, so glad we found her to take care of our little boy while we are away. 5 stars!
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- Eric M. Decemeber 2021
Tara was seriously just the best! She went above and beyond to make sure our anxious pups felt comfortable in our home. When one of our dogs was struggling to eat, she worked with him to gain his trust and get him out of his shell. Tara is prompt, a great communicator and just a sweetheart! We felt so comfortable even just after meeting her knowing our dogs were in her care. We'll definitely be having her watch our pups next time we travel! <3
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- Katie R. November 2021
Tara did a great job taking care of Copper. He was very happy at Tara's. Thank you so much!
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- Shari M. October 2021
Tara took care of our puppy, Niel, for two weeks. She was obviously very conscientious and thorough in her care of our dog. She kept us informed as to how Niel was doing with regular photo updates of him. You could tell he was very content and very healthy after two weeks with Tara. We would not hesitate in having our dog stay with Tara again!
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- Henry L. September 2021
Tara was professional and sweet and my dog seemed to take to her right away. I would call her again for sure.
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- Sandy M. August 2021
Tara and Mike are reliable, provide details about each visit, and most importantly, take great care of our dogs. We have a 200+lb senior great dane and a 70lb ball of crazy young pup. They go above and beyond to make sure both are taken care of when they stop by. I highly recommend them and we will definitely continue to rely on her to help with our dogs.
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- Jamie S. August 2021
Tara was great! Excellent communication and very reliable. I was nervous using someone I didn't already know but she was fantastic to work with and we will definitely book again.
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- Perla E. June 2021
We love Tara! Our dog Breezy has been so happy with her. She's professional, communicative, and very skilled with handling doggos. Breezy can be very stubborn and tries to assert himself as in charge but Tara handles him beautifully by being calm, firm, caring, and consistent. He highly approves of her as a daily walker and as a dog sitter/boarder. When he's stay with her he'd always get lots of attention, which of course he loves and which we love in a sitter. We highly recommend Tara for pet care!
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- Meghan M. May 2021
Tara took great care of Ginger while we traveled. She was quick to respond to our questions and provided updates with photos each day.
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- Jennifer R. April 2021
Tara did a great job with our two cockatiels while we were on vacation! They had never met anyone else before (#pandemicpets) but they did great with her. She texted me with updates, took great pictures, and even walked through a snowstorm to get here. We came back to very happy and calm birds. Will definitely reach out again next time we're out of town!
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- Maia S. February 2021
We are so happy we found Tara! We felt 100% comfortable and at ease leaving our elderly German Shepherd with her. She exuded genuine caring and professionalism when we brought our dog Maus to meet her. Could not be happier and highly recommend :).
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- Rachel O. September 2020
Tara is fantastic! She sat for Wrigley on one day's notice and even brought her from daycare to her place.
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- Justin W. March 2020
I can't thank Tara enough! She came over, fed my older kitty, gave her love, and took lots of photos. She even brought my mail in and offered to water the plants! Such a relief while I was away, and my cat seemed happy :)
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- Martine D. March 2020
This was our first time boarding with Tara but will not be the last! Piper seemed to enjoy her stay and looked like she made herself at home at Tara's, She sent a bunch of pictures that made our stay away from her much more relaxing. Piper even got to enjoy the company of another dog Charlie for a couple of days which mad her feel more at ease. Thank you Tara for a great experience!
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- Tanya S. February 2020
Tara was terrific. Our dog Bella has very bad separation anxiety and gets physically sick if we leave her at a boarding facility. Tara was great at keeping us updated while we were away and keeping Bella comfortable and happy. When we picked Bella up she was her normal self and didn't have any of the negative ailments that she did after we tried boarding her. We will definitely be booking with Tara again!
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- Chris V. January 2020
Tara was great. She worked with some flexible drop off-pick up times, took Bacon out on walks, and overall my pup had a great time. I will definitely use her as a sitter again.
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- Megan M. January 2020
Tara did an amazing job with my cats that can be destructive when we are away. Came home to a clean house and cats were happy! Thanks Tara.
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- Linda R. December 2019
Tara is really fantastic. She's always dependable, communicative, and she's great at getting my stubborn little guy to go out and stay active even when he'd rather stay indoors for snuggles and belly rubs. We will definitely be regulars for as long as she'll have us!
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- Meghan M. December 2019
Tara was super responsive and flexible. She kept us updated on her timing and provided a great report for us. we highly recommend her services. Thanks Tara!
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- Andrea L. November 2019
Tara was awesome! She was super communicative throughout the process of setting up the meet and greet and cool about the early drop off time. We felt very comfortable leaving Max with her overnight after hearing about her background working with dogs. She asked a lot of questions during the meet up to get to know our dog's needs, stuff like how he is with other dogs, what he can and can't eat, when we walk and feed him. The attention to detail was greatly appreciated. She sent several messages and pictures to update us even though we were only gone for one night and 2 days. It was very comforting for us nervous doggie parents. I would 100% book Tara again for a walk or any time we are out of town!
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- Deann W. October 2019
Tara is a phenomenal sitter. She goes out of her way to send a million pictures every stay and our puppy is so excited every time he gets to stay with her. Tara genuinely adores animals and you can tell right away that your pet will be cared for and pampered. We don't trust anyone with Murph the way we do with Tara!
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- Rachel September 2019
Tara is fantastic! Super accommodating to the needs of my pups who have very different personalities. She keeps them active and engaged the whole walk and keeps me updated. Makes sure my younger pup gets enough to drink. I can rest assured knowing Tara is walking them!
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- Valeria C. September 2019
Tara did a great job taking care of our cat for a week. She kept us updated with great pics and even took care of the plants! Highly recommend!
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- Aimee B. July 2019
Very pleasant and amenable to everything we asked. City-like setting but close to Pretzel Park so can have nice walk and socialize with dogs.
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- Sheara H. June 2019
Tara was great! Even our one grumpy cat loved her. Will definitely be using her again in the future.
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- Jennifer D. June 2019
My dog loves Tara and so do we! Thanks for taking such good care of our Finnegan. She is punctual and courteous. She takes her time with our senior dog and sends lots of pics! Thats why I am a repeat customer!
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- Andi D. May 2019
Tara was great with my pup! I will definitely book again next time I go out of town.
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- Jacob S. April 2019
I am very happy I found Tara. She came to my house for a meet and greet prior to my booking her and was great with my dog. I feel very comfortable leaving my dog in her hands.
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- Annemarie G. April 2019
Tara did a terrific job caring for my dogs. They were very anxious and she handled the situation with a calming manner that was just what they needed. She didn't freak out about a small accident and recognized that they were going through a lot and very stressed. I would recommend her and would use her again.
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- Kathy S. March 2019
Tara was wonderful with my boy Cam! I was nervous because it was the first time we used Tara to take care of him but I'm glad I did! He had a wonderful stay and was spoiled rotten! I was lucky to find her!
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Jeanne O. February 2019
Tara made us and Beckley feel VERY comfortable with leaving our fury family member in her care. We were updated with pictures showing how adapted Beckley became in Tara's home. Tara made Beckley's little vacation seem as good as our getaway. We would definitely be using her again!! Thank you Tara!
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- Dominick R. December 2018
Tara was amazing and was not only available last minute, but super responsive to my over worrying dog mom texts!
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- Erica E. November 2018
Tara made Zoe feel right at home, and we didn't worry about a thing.
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Lillian H. October 2018
Tara is so great! Meet and greet beforehand was fast and easy. We learned that Tara worked at a dog-care facility which inspired lots of confidence for our dog's first night with her -- having experience monitoring dog behavior and well-being in such a setting is invaluable.
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We were always worried about our dog's size -- he is 110 lb malamute/shepherd, who is very strong with a high prey drive and can pull you over if you're not paying attention. Tara eased our minds on this front and was happy to always use his harness on walks.
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Pick-up and drop-off was easy and very flexible , which we appreciated very much. Our dog came home fed, walked, and happy. We'll be using Tara's services from now on. <3
- Ally G. September 2018
Tara was fantastic with Zappa! She kept me well informed from the meet and greet to the pick up. You can tell how knowledgeable she is about dog behavior and handling from just a few short interactions. Her space seemed big and cozy for my pup with the benefit of a fenced in patio and lots of grass behind her house. She was very calming and sweet. I will definitely have her watch Zappa again! Your dog is in great hands with her.
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- Jen R. September 2018
Tara was great! Was available last minute, which was a huge plus! Thank you sooo much! Simba had a great time!
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- Ankit D. July 2018
Tara was very sweet and attentive to our dog Archie. We will definitely be staying with her again!
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- Sarah L. July 2018
Tara was the best! She and her boyfriend took such great care of our dog Chubbs while we were away. They were so friendly and professional and kept us up to date with pictures of him having a great time. Their love for dogs is very apparent, I'd definitely recommend!
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- Jill A. June 2018
She is fantastic. She really bonded with our boys. Makes it easier leaving them knowing they are in great hands.
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- Allan F. April 2017