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Boarded dog is destructive, not sure what to do?

I’ve been a sitter for a while on here, and had nothing but good experiences. However, I’m currently experiencing issues with a boarded dog, and the owner is being sympathetic but also not really willing to do anything about dealing with it. I’m very familiar with “puppy proofing” and all other protocols of having dogs in your home. Normally I require only crate trained, but I met the dog beforehand and he seemed ok. While he’s an older puppy, I trusted he was trained and socialized enough to handle this. Unfortunately, ever night he’s been here, he’s destroyed or chewed something. They sent some toys for him via Amazon, but he seems more interested in household items. I’ve contacted Rover and they’ve agreed to help with the sitter to sitter if I need. The owner did offer her friend to pick up the dog, but it seems kind of begrudgingly. I understand we as sitters need to expect the unexpected, but I also feel I asked the right questions to avoid this. I didn’t take the dog against my judgment or without meeting and asking questions. So, do I give up? Let the friend take the dog and risk them being upset (the whole reason they didn’t leave with the friend is because she just had a baby)? Keep the dog and keep resenting him so much? I don’t like conflict and I really don’t want this to be a big thing? But it’s to the point I’m ready to stick him on my porch to save my property.

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I would crate him and let him out every hour and watch him then back in crate. Make sure its a huge crate.

I would absolutely recommend any type of puzzle game or snuffle mat. 9/10 will keep a pup occupied, even when in their crate 👍

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As you know, one great tool to not be overlooked is a crate. It's not clear if you've tried that and what happened. Lots of sitters use them or indoor play pens or pet gates to limit the destruction to personal property. Even trained adult dogs who you've met and asked questions at a meet & greet can surprise you once boarded.

Of course, you want the dog to go home in the same or better condition, so if you were serious about putting him on your porch, the answer is a firm no. If you can't shelter the dog due to these issues, then it's time to have rover help with the sitter to sitter option. They can help you with communications with the owner, as they have a vested interest in satisfied pet parents. In this case, based on what the client already expressed, asking the owner's friend seems like a last resort if no local sitters could be found. Even if you get a bad review, you don't have to let that influence your future.

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Luckily by the time you posted, it was resolved. Unfortunately, if you re-read what I said, it’s that I normally only take crate trained dogs, but this was one of the exceptions. I realize in a lot of circles that can means not potty-ing in crate, but for a lot of Rover it’s dogs accustomed to crate

This dog was 75lbs and never been in a crate. I wasn’t about to make him more stressed out by trying one for the first time while he was away from home and his buddy was still able to roam. I tried a gate, but he chewed what little was left in there with him.

In the end, the friend picked him up. Everyone seemed ok with that plan, and they didn’t leave a review one way or another, so I’ll take it. It has been a good learning experience though of questions to ask and if I’m going to ever cave to another non-crate trained dog again.

Bless your heart. We live & learn! I am like you I always ask to bring a crate just in case! & I wouldn't care if it's the first time theyve been crated or not I would stuck him in there anyway to save my property!