Thanks for the answer! Now that I know what it is and what is not, I am more comfortable asking client's expectations and whether I can fulfill it or not.

Hi Hilary! Thanks for this answer! It was really helpful. I just got an overnight stay request and we discussed the client's expectations and whether I can fulfill it before the meet & greet so I didn't waste the client's time if I couldn't meet it.

Hi,

I am so confused about what overnight stay entails. I read that it is 24 hour care so am I suppose to stay at the client's 24 hours?

I was wondering if someone could give me a breakdown of an overnight stay schedule. Thank you!

Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for the reply!

I just met with a "business" type of a client. He is obviously successful but very busy.

Anyhow, it was our meet & greet and he tells me that his current dog walker is horrible and she doesn't show up and that his dog pees everywhere because she doesn't come in. I was very confused as to why a dog sitter won't show up but shows up on some days. Then, his son came in and he said "I am trying to get rid of the old dog walker."

I asked him if he wants texts & pic updates and he says no. So, unless he has cameras, how would he know I am there?

I told him the dog peeing might be due to marking instead of not being taken outside. I also let him know that I am not going to be responsible for the dog peeing inside because I will be here when I am scheduled.

Also, after I told him that he can't blame me for the peeing, he said I could lock his big dog in his crate. I was told he likes his crate but I feel bad about locking the dog into a crate when he isn't used to that. Also, the client seems very cool about everything - come in whenever but come in - do whatever - walk whatever....

Anyhow, what do you guys think? I am fairly new on Rover and only had very nice & polite clients who all love my updates & pics!

When it's raining, some dogs won't walk. Their owners know this and they are okay with me not walking them but what am I suppose to do with the time?

I tried playing with one dog but she doesn't play so I just sat there and petted her.

Another dog doesn't play much either and he isn't up for pets. Also, there is no room in the kitchen where he is gated for us to do an activity.

What do you guys usually do?

Thank you for your reply! I didn't want to be unreasonable as it is an unusual request.

This sounds like a weird question but a potential client wants me to stay 24 hours for 2 1/2 days on the weekend. Her dogs are used to have someone with them. But I also need to work during the day.

I sell handmade items so I sew a lot. Would it be weird if I asked my client if I could bring my machine? I would bring my lighter machine that probably weighs 10-15 lbs.

Thank you for your reply! Really appreciate it!

I am new to Rover and still have not booked one job yet.

I hand make dog bandanas so am I allow to offer a free one on a client's first booking or is that kind of thing not allowed on Rover?