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Did another dog sitter outside of your radius ever contact you to board their own dog?

Hello,

I just received a request from this girl in New York City stating things about her dog and that she would like for me to dog board him from September 9 through October 4th. I have told her nicely that I do not provide my services outside of my radius and that I apologize for the inconvenience. She insisted that she would drop off and pick up her dog from my home. I saw her profile and she has a photo of her and her dog and she has 7 5 star reviews. I was just wondering if this is too good to be true or does other sitters actually reach out to other dog sitters to board their own dog in a different state (I live in New Jersey). I'm just confused. I hope someone didn't hack into her account or something. I also want to make sure of my safety and home. If anyone could provide me their insight I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you!

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I receive requests for "out of town" sits from time to time. Sometimes people need a sitter to care for their dog because the hotel they're staying at doesn't allow pets, or because a family member they're visiting doesn't want the dog at their house. The problem with these is that there is no opportunity for a Meet & Greet beforehand since the owner doesn't live in your city. I've accepted some of these requests with multiple outcomes. I would ask as many questions as possible about the nature of the sit, and decline if it sounds fishy. Good luck!

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NYC to New Brunswick is a long way!! Possibly the client wants a cheaper sitter than she can find in the city, you do only charge $30 a night. I would try to have the M&G as soon as possible and I may recommend a 1-night trial stay to be sure the dog works for you before committing to a month long stay. Best of luck