Will a Rover sitter take a scared, shy, aggressive dog.?

Hi Joan: Many Rover sitters are trainers as well and/or have experience working with rescues and fosters and the humane society. I don't know which type of service you are looking for (Doggy Day care, Boarding, Drop in visits, etc) but you should read through the sitters' profile and click on their profile badges to see if they have any experience in the areas I suggested. You can always call the Rover support number to see if they can assist you: [Edit: Rover’s contact options have changed. Visit the Rover Help Center at https://support.rover.com/ to find the phone number, help articles, or chat with the team].

Hi Joan--It sounds like your dog is still learning to trust your husband and other people. Many dogs are able to work through this with time, patience, and proper training. I agree with Mary's post above, but I would also suggest finding a professional trainer in your area to help you work through these behaviors. Find a trainer that has experience and success in working with dogs with fear and aggression problems.

In the interim if you need a sitter, meet and greets are KEY! These allow you to make sure the dog is comfortable with the sitter and the sitter is comfortable with the dog. If you have a trainer maybe ask he/she to attend the meet and greet to help the sitter understand the training you are doing with the dog. Additionally, many trainers do board and trains, which might be an option to consider while you are out of town, until your dog is feeling more comfortable with people.