Experience with long stays (over a month)?

I haven't had a stay exceed a month yet (three weeks has been my max), but if they are willing to pay up front I'd seriously consider it. It's unlikely they'd pay that much up front to leave their dog with you, when they could have surrendered the dog to a shelter for a much smaller fee. From my experience, the longer the stay, the easier it gets. After the first few days the dog really gets settled into your routine and becomes more like a member of the family than a guest. I had two dogs stay with me for the three weeks surrounding this past Christmas and New Year and by the end they really felt like they belonged. The place felt so big and empty when they went home! They're my favorite (and my most frequent) guests, but who knows if that would be the case if I hadn't gotten to know them so well.

I have long stays all the time. People traveling to China, Peru, work, ect. I have a pup right now for three months. I have not any problems with payment. I am sure they just charge it. If you are worried, make a request for every two weeks and have her pay all request upfront. That way you get paid and if they get the dog early then they get a refund for the other request. Happy sitting! Amber G

My very first customer on Rover was supposed to be just three days and turned into 25. For quite a long time, I did fear the dog was being abandoned. First off, I wouldn't split up the stay's fees. Also, since the client is not leaving town, I would find out whether she intends to see her dog during that 52-day period. Set up regular dates for them to be together. I'm not sure I fully understand the circumstances of how a person with a dog is living in an apartment that doesn't allow dogs, but since she isn't going anywhere, I would want to see the client be with her dog on a fairly regular basis.