Are the DogVacay Sitters in your area undercutting your business with lowball pricing?
I'm used to seeing new faces pop-up in the search with that $25 price as part of what Rover does to help new sitters. That is not an issue because they usually have little to no reviews or repeat clients, so Owners can see why my price is higher by comparing those things. However, with the DogVacay sitters they have high review numbers AND a low price. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm wondering because I think Rover suggested they all do this because ALL of them have that price.
This is a truly crappy thing Rover has done to us Sitters that have been their backbone for the past few years. I've had a few clients call and ask if I'm willing to drop my price because they are seeing these other lower rates. I've even lost two former repeat clients to a DogVacay woman in my area. Doesn't matter how much a client likes me... they want to save money.
This merger might have been great for lining the pockets of the investors and board members but it STINKS for us Sitters.