Was thinking of setting up cameras for the pet's parents we are hosting for them to log in and view their pet's activity during a stay. Was informed of a new app, Periscope that allows you to live stream video to followers. Anyone use it? Pros? Cons?
I agree with Jean. Usually, I host less than a few small dogs. Yet, regular walks and care combined with trying to capture cute photos and send updates takes a considerable amount of time. However, I will offer Skype, especially for long stays when parents go out of the country. This allows real-time interaction at agreed upon times, and privacy control.
I haven't used Periscope or any other live streaming program for clients. I find it's enough work to take pictures, send updates, and generally care for a small pack of dogs. Sometimes I will do videos if a dog is doing something awesome that's really hard to capture with pictures. If your area is really competitive for dog sitters, offering live streaming may give you an edge.