Has anyone ever had a client ask for brushing their dogs' (4 of them) teeth as well as giving medication (on top of food and water) and cleaning a cat's litter box before?
I have a pet owner who wants me to care for four dogs and a cat. She wants me to feed them -- they are food aggressive and each gets different amounts and combinations -- water them, medicate two of them and also clean the litter for the cat. The area she wants to keep them in is not really secure and one of the dogs broke it down while I was there. Upon initial contact with her, I offered to reduce the charges (by about $100) because it would be pretty expensive (8 visits x 5 pets), but I am worried because it is a brand new and apparently very expensive house. I'm not sure if I should take the booking or just let it go.
The only reason to reduce your rates is to remain competitive relative to other sitters in your area. Feeling concerned about the owner's ability to pay is not. No to the tooth brushing, and inform her that you can't promise the animals will stay confined because you witnessed them getting through.