| commented answer | How to handle nonresponsive potential client Only responding because it can be frustrating for either side when it happens. It is perfectly fine for a sitter to say they're busy or unavailable or not interested. Better for me to know, too. : ) |
| commented answer | How to handle nonresponsive potential client Found this link looking for answers to why sitters don't respond to messages. : ) I wonder whether it's regional/seasonal/financial... I nearly always, immediately find a sitter who responds asap in NYC, but when we go away, depending on the time of year especially, responses are spotty or flaky... |
| commented answer | How to handle nonresponsive potential client It's okay to just come out and say they're busy or not interested... |
| commented answer | How to handle nonresponsive potential client Found this link looking for answers to why sitters don't respond to messages. : ) I wonder whether it's regional/seasonal/financial... I nearly always, immediately find a sitter who responds asap in NYC, but when we go away, depending on the time of year especially, responses are spotty or flaky |
| commented answer | How often do sitters leave the dog alone? I work an 8 hour day and when my husband is away for a few days, I find a sitter who can be available for my dogs off and on during the day. It is about ethics. I can keep my money if the 'sitter' will do no better than I when I am gone all day. I would never book for such limited service. |