Rover.com - Can we submit & read tips for/from other owners who have watched the same dog?

That would be such a nice feature. If we added notes to a dogs profile maybe there could be an option to "share with other sitters". Course that would mean the last name would have to be added to the dog's....otherwise which Bailey is which??

Also I've found a great urine cleaner and it's right in your closet --pure white vinegar -- right from the bottle. Found this on a dog site: blot spot with thick paper towel -- standing on it and repeat as needed to get as much out as possible. Slowly pour the vinegar into the spot and pour enough for it to go deep into the carpet. Wait 10 minutes. Again blot with paper towels and a newspaper on top (gives more cushion to your weight). Repeat until paper towel barely damp (I turn the newspaper and open and refold, etc.) It then suggests when almost dry to the touch to put a light dusting of baking soda on the spot and let it completely dry then vacuum. WORKS WONDERFULLY -- also for vomit or diarrhea. And vinegar will not fade carpet or fabric (have used on chair a male marked). I had a little trouble with the baking soda in my sun porch -- the carpet is a really tight weave, so the soda left a mark, but I took a dry brush to it and it came out. In that room, I skip that step and haven't noticed any difference. Some dogs have been sniffing around and I thought "oh no, isn't working", but they just walk away....try it. cheap enough if you don't like the results. But don't be stingy on how much use use. I have an area rug in the dining room and have put newspaper and paper towels on top and under for blotting (pt against the rug) and then fresh of each underneath until totally dry so my floors don't get wet. Definitely the down side to our business....

Hi! I totally understand where you are coming from and know this frustration. They may smell the other dog's urine and feel the need to mark it as well. I have found that Nature's Miracle spray works wonders. I get it from our local pet store, Pet Supply Plus but I have also seen it at Walmart too. Best wishes.

I agree 100% with this suggestion. I have wondered why we can't share info ever since I started sitting. It should be like Air bnb, where the homeowners can see what others have said about prospective clients.

I asked this similar question and don't know where it went... Let me ask all of you this, what about dogs that have a "rap sheet" that came to my home that does NOT include pee? How about stealing food off the table, has fleas, afraid of thunder, chewing furniture, won't come when called, has virtually no training at all, cries all night, escape artist, ad nauesum?

We have our own notes internally, Rover requests the same, why keep notes on a visit whether the pet owner is a flake or the pet has bad and or destructive behaviors that an owner doesn't share because the "forgot to mention" or fear not getting a booking?

There are so many questions we ask at a meet and greet and yet they may not be enough. Finding out things the hard way when someone (Peer /Rover) could give a potential pet care worker the head's up instead of everyone learning the hard way? It's like Human Resources Department providing records for the new manager isn't it?

Not that I've run into any surprises but just I'm just asking for a "friend" LOL!

I would love the option of reading a dog's previous reviews. I found out that owners lie about their dogs behavior all the time including anxiety and aggression. It is definitely a feature that Rover should create.

Dog reviews are only available for the Rover support team and not the sitter community. Many dogs who are house trained in their homes may pee when in your home - this is just an issue you will have to deal with if you decide to continue to be a sitter. Sorry for your bad experience but this is truly commonplace