A client reached out to me a week or two ago about potentially booking a stay for the last week in October. We discussed a few logistics and I offered to schedule a meet and greet. The client said that she would contact me sometime the next week. The week has come and gone and I still haven't heard from her. I received another request for the same time period from another client. I reached out to the original client to see if she still definitely needed a dog sitter, but haven't heard back yet. Any suggestions as to how I should proceed? The second client is very responsive, but obviously the first client reached out first so I want to give her preference, but without being able to get a hold of her I'm not sure if she still even needs a dog sitter. I don't want to lose both stays because I waited too long.

Thanks, Anne! I just sent the owner a reminder. She is traveling today, so maybe that is why there is a delay. Thanks for the advice!

Thank you, Daniela! I was pretty sure this was the right course of action, but wanted to double check. I don't want to leave her or her dog hanging, but I think it's safer for everyone if I wait until she confirms. Thanks for your answer!

I work full time. I always communicate this to the owner before meet and greets so that if it's an issue I don't waste their time. I let them know that I can take care of their dog before I go to work, and as soon as I get home. Most dog owners also have full time jobs, so their dogs are used to that schedule, but it is different for everyone. I still book plenty of stays even though I work full time.

An owner reached out to me asking if I could dog sit starting today. I put in the request to book, but she has yet to confirm it. I'm supposed to go over there starting at 8pm tonight. I've never met her or her dog. Should I go there before confirmation/payment has been made?