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commented answer Dog Behavior Opposite of Advertised, What do I do?

Well the weight is an issue as I carry the dog to work, and she's quite a bit heavier than described. I did not have a meet and greet, which I certainly regret, but she requested I watch her only a few days before. I made the mistake of taking her by her word

asked a question Dog Behavior Opposite of Advertised, What do I do?

So the owner has her dog's profile as 10 pounds, 4 years 10 months. It says she's not good with cats and not spayed, but when I reached out to her after she requested a booking she told me she was great with cats.

Well, she's not. She's also not 10 pounds. Not 4 years old (she's not even 2). And she's been an absolute terror.

I can get away with watching dogs because I have a dog friendly office. So even if they are a bit annoyed with my cats, I can keep them out of the house most of the day and just supervise as need be. Unfortunately, it's barely two hours into my work day and she's already snapped at the other office dogs and made such terrible noise I've had to hide in a conference room with her (a temporary solution, as these rooms have to get used throughout the day). I can't leave her home because I have a small apartment and separation between her and the cats, while possible, isn't really sustainable.

I'm really angry and stressed and frustrated. And because my rates are so low (because I love dogs and just want a chance to help people out and be around pups), I'm losing money on this because I have to keep taking her to coffees shops because she can't be in the two places I spend most of my time.

I don't know what to do or how to handle this. I have her for another two nights and I'm stressed beyond belief.

Thanks.