I've tried a bunch of different recipes with my Edith and our guests and I always end up coming back to the simplest because it's always a hit! I've even had clients ask if I would sell them, but I happily give away the recipe because I love the idea that we can all easily make healthy, yummy, preservative-free treats for so much cheaper than you can get them at the store.

My cookies literally only have 2 ingredients (unless you count water):

-- flour (I always use a grain-free variety to avoid common allergens -- usually some combination of brown rice flour, quinoa flour, and/or chick pea flour)

-- all natural peanut butter (I always buy the fresh-ground, nothing-but-ground-peanuts kind from the grocery deli -- no need to add a bunch of extra oil or sugar)

-- hot water

I usually eye ball my ingredients (this is a very forgiving recipe) -- I'd say about 3 parts flour, 1 part peanut butter, 1 part hot water.

In a stand mixer, mix together flour and peanut butter. Once combined, slowly add hot water just until dough forms. Roll out on floured surface, cut with your choice of cookie cutter, and bake at 375 until golden brown.

They're super simple, but VERY popular with the pups (Edith knows when I'm making them and conveniently posts herself in the kitchen until they're ready to be sampled) and seem to store remarkably well as long as they're totally cooked through. I keep them in an airtight container with a silica packet on my counter top and I've had them for as long as 2 weeks with no issue.

We've had a handful of stays recently that we couldn't accept because we were already booked and I'd love to be able to refer these folks to other reliable Rover sitters in the area. It'd also be great to meet up with some other nearby sitters to swap tips and share best practices.

I'd be happy to set something up if anyone's interested. If so, just reply here and maybe we can all meet up at the park or over coffee!

Thanks, Laura! Oddly enough this situation has happened 3 times since we started booking in Nov. We decided to schedule the 1st client's requested M&G for next Thurs (2/19) and told our repeat/2nd request client we would get back to her ASAP to let her know if 1st books or not. Thanks for your help!

Hi all,

We do not accept dogs from multiple owners at the same time and have had several instances lately of requests coming in for the same dates. We've had trouble figuring out what the best policy is because we've been burned by holding out for the first request and turning down the latter -- twice we've had the first request change their mind before booking.

Our current situation is this: -- We got a request yesterday for a stay next month from a potentially new client with whom we have not yet had a meet and greet. She has requested a meet and greet for next Thursday. -- This morning, we got a request from a repeat client for the same dates. Obviously we know that her pups are a good fit as they've already stayed with us.

So do I go with the first request, hoping that the meet and greet goes well and that they follow through with a booking, or do I go ahead and book a repeat client who was the second request?

What are your policies, fellow sitters?

Thanks!

Hey y'all, I had a similar question and just got off the phone with support at Rover. Currently dog reviews are visible only to the reviewer and Rover HQ (owners and other sitters do not see the review). They are exploring options in the future of making reviews visible to other sitters, but this isn't currently available. Hope that helps!