I have this happen BEFORE M & G. Or during pending plans, when my calendar is tied up for the dates they requested and in the meantime change their minds, not inform me, and I may lose other gigs because they tied me up.

I had a client cancel today for this afternoon's M&G:

Client: I need to reschedule. Sorry been up all night and can't make it today. Next week?

Me: OK. When

No answer. So I texted her: "Hi Sarah. If you're going to cancel for any reason that's OK but please let me know now because my space is blocked off from any other clients as long as you're interested in me. Next week is fine just tell me when."

Client: I have not been able to find up plans due some illness with hubby. Go ahead and book others

So for the 7 days between our initial plans and today, my days scheduled for her were shown as unavailable.

You have the option to put on your profile "No intact males; no females in heat."

I was looking at other sitters in my area, and one sitter with lots of positive feedbacks and lots of experience on Rover got two horrible reviews by two different people regarding the same day. I thought that was pretty strange, especially since all her reviews were sterling, she had a number of repeat clients, and the complaints - that the dogs were filthy, covered with ants - seemed contrived. It didn't make sense, and I hope that never happens to me.

I make sure the pup has no allergies or food restrictions, and I provide the treats. I tell the owners that unless they want their dog to get a specific treat that they want to supply, I give treats.

It's just a nice thing to do. I get paid for it, so why not?