I recently employed a Rover dogsitter in her home. While there, my 15 mos old chewed a few things. The sitter is asking me to pay for reimbursement. Wasn't it the sitters job to make sure the dog did not do damage?

I definitely think it’s the owners responsiblilty to reimburse for damages in a sitters home. As a rover sitter and customer, I would absolutely pay a sitter for damages done by my dog if I was notified. It’s the right thing to do and should be a standard. Rover should have the ability to notify an owner of damages (with proof) and facilitate reimbursement for the sitter.

The sitter decided to accept a PUPPY. Yes, she's responsible for damages. She should have known that puppies like to bite and eat stuff. You are not responsible for any damages caused.

Yes, it is the sitter's responsibility. However, is this something your dog regularly does? Did you inform the sitter beforehand? Rover sitters are different from commercial boarding facilities where something like this could never happen as dogs are kenneled. When a dog is being boarded in someone's home I always feel that an owner should tell the sitter what could possibly happen. Some owners are just hoping for the best. But if their dog has a propensity for destructive actions and nothing was said, then I think it would be very nice to offer to reimburse. You are not obligated to reimburse.

Damage to a sitters property is unfortunate but yes it is the sitters responsibility to make their home safe and their possessions aren't in proximity of the boarding dogs as things happen. Whether you compensate the sitter is your decision, there is no president or standard rule for this. I would discuss thoroughly with your sitter on the phone or in person rather than texting back and forth

As a sitter, I always "dog proof" my house before getting a new host. Especially if it's a puppy and I definitely ask for a crate if I have to leave the house for few hours (or I'll take the puppy with me if possible). I believe situations are different from case to case. Some owners purposely forget to tell sitters about their dog's personality. But like I said, it takes a little time to figure out a dog and until then, I don't fully trust them around my things. Then little by little I figure them out and chose how much I can trust them.