About the caregiver

Hi! I'm Taryn, and I am 30! I live in the Wedgwood area of Seattle, and I work as a designer & photographer. I’ve been working with animals for over 15 years. My family is definitely a dog family. Between my parents and my sister, we have a Rhodesian, Ridgeback, small terrier mix, a Maltese, and a German shepherd mix Growing up, I had two English Bull Terriers, named Angie and Lulu. Not only have I lived with dogs for almost my entire life, but I have also taken care of them- dog walking, pet sitting- since I was 13. Animals me so happy! I can hang out with the dogs and just relax, or walk and play with them, take them to the park, do anything! Dogs release endorphins, and are wonderful animals. I am also a photographer, and love to photograph animals! I will give your dog lots of love and care. I can’t take pets in my own home, so I would be caring for them at their own home. I would make sure to check in with their parents about physical boundaries (spaces they’re allowed in, if they’re allowed on the furniture, and any times that I should leave them alone, like at mealtimes, etc.). My primary concern is making sure your dog is going to feel safe with me, regardless of their age, breed, disability, etc. If your pup is hard of hearing or blind, tips that are specific to helping them navigate are great! I like personal details and things that the dogs are used to having when their parents are home - anything that makes them feel safe and happy.