Funds aren’t automatically withdrawn from Rover and transferred into PayPal. Funds are deposited into the sitter’s Rover...

Funds aren’t automatically withdrawn from Rover and transferred into PayPal. Funds are deposited into the sitter’s Rover...

Funds aren’t automatically transferred from Rover to PayPal. Funds are deposited into the sitter’s Rover account and the...

Petsmart has a pet hotel with daycare. Petco does not, which improves your odds of connecting with owners for dog walking. Get more testimonials about dog walking. I have to go, but good luck. Nice chatting with you. Have a good night!

Promote yourself on Craigslist in your area.

Do you have a vet, a pet shelter, a pet store, groomer, dog park, etc. in your area? Pass out cards there. See if the pet store will let you promote your business out front of the store. Petco allows me to do that here.

Yes, I am not a fan of drop-in visits or house sitting. I dislike being on camera without permission, but that's just my idiosyncrasy. I probably dislike that as much as you dislike Rover Cards, lol. Maybe in time, I will get over my feelings about that. Time will tell.

As a side note, I think Rover cares about all sitters and the diversity of sitters. Keep your chin up! You are doing great as you are getting great reviews and have loyal clients. That's awesome!!

I have always found Rover receptive to feedback. I am sure they will listen to your opinions with an open mind. I love Rover and am sure you do too, otherwise you wouldn't have such passion in your opinions. It's a good thing! If you need ideas how to promote your business, I can give you ideas.

I certainly don't want to try and change your opinion. You can disagree. It's ok. I wish you the best of luck! It's great that you are taking care of a family member. That's an honorable thing to do and one which will bring you great memories later in life.

It isn't just based off of owners who contact Rover. That is a misinterpretation of the process.

Opinions for or against are always valuable, but extensive research and feedback was taken into account, which is why they will become mandatory. When I first started, I hated taking photos because we were so busy, but my clients love them and they raved about us, which is why we rose to the top.

You are certainly entitled to your opinions, but I also work as a Rover Community Expert answering Support questions. I can tell you overall, owners want the Rover cards. Most sitters are fine with it, but initially had some strong opinions about it until they used it enough. It has increased trust.

As mentioned, Rover makes decisions based on the overall owner/sitter experience nationwide, not a small percentage. Most sitters/owners have a smart phone.

There are not enough people in this forum to justify your thought. Rover has far more sitters than on this forum. This forum is less than 1/2 percent of sitters.

You don't need an iPhone. The Rover app works on both iPhone and Android phones. Demand in your area may be true, but Rover makes decisions based on the overall owner/sitter experience nationwide.

Also, while you may do your job accurately and with integrity, there are those that do not. Not all sitters do as great a job as you do. :)

My clients are also loyal, and while some would not want the cards, more people than not do want them. You may be unique where you live, but Rover implements based on the overall sitter/owner experience and wants across the US.

Well, I disagree. I am a Top Sitter on Rover with over 1000 reviews. I do this full-time as well.

One reason why Rover Cards will be mandatory is there are pet owners who claim or have caught sitters not performing their tasks. The cards will help to provide proof of walks, distance, and time spent in care and on walks. They help to prove your credibility while giving peace of mind to the owner.

Rover cards are not currently mandatory. However, they will become mandatory for all dog walks, day care stays, and drop-in visits.

Keep his collar on. Then, pick him up and carry him outside and put his leash on out there. Also, don't say anything or make a big deal out of it. After a while, just go up to him calmly and put his leash on him for no reason. Then take it off again. Do it randomly.I would recommend starting this while his bladder is empty.

If these two suggestions work, then later you can try again to put his leash on to go outside. Still, do not make a big deal out of it, be calm and quiet.

Alternatively, you could get an old leash & cut the handle off for his safety, then let him keep the leash on at all times. Soon as you open the door--grab & go! Once outside you can snap a regular leash on, BUT remember to switch the leash back to the old leash before you go back inside. Part of this issue is excitement, & part might be your towering over him to put the leash on. He's being submissive.

Hope this helps!