To pay for processing and to discourage us from doing it. Honestly, cutting checks for a business kind of sucks. Because we are independent contractors, it's a hassle to pay us directly, and they can't do direct deposit. They need to cut money out of our fee for administration fees to upkeep the site and pay salary for managers of the site.

Ultimately, it's to make it easier on the business, without upcharging the clients and discouraging them from using it. You can offset this by raising your prices so you actually get a fair wage.

No one harness is going to be the best for all dogs. You should take your dog to a pet store and talk to an employee and try a few on. Make sure that they can freely and comfortably move their front legs--that it doesn't cut up into their "arm-pits".

Important note: if a dog is barking, do not yell at them. They will perceive it as barking, and continue barking at you. Instead, speak to them in a normal, kind tone. In most cases, this will get them to stop.

There is a rover fee, that will be different depending on your insurance rate, as well as if you make a donation with your paycheck. I have 20% of my fee deducted, by the time the money gets to my account

Growing up, my family would brush our dogs teeth with baking soda once a week, as reccommended by the vet. I haven't seen any updated information since then. However, a lot of dogs I have sat get toys that aid in dental health.

dogs eat socks due largely to separation anxiety--they get nervous if you're not paying attention/if you're away for a while. You can curb this kind of behavior by hiding your socks, or by setting up a situation where your dog has the opprtunity to eat socks, and then chastise them for it. This way, you don't have to wait until you find them eating socks and you can expedite the training process. I hope this helps!