| answered a question | How do I book a stay? Thank you for your helpful response, Laura. I already have asked the sitter their preferred pick-up time, and it also is helpful to understand about how sitters charge nightly, up to the night before pick-up is scheduled. I could not find this information on the rover site, so thanks! ( = |
| answered a question | What to do when a dog won't sleep? Be patient as everything is unfamiliar, and this Dog does not know why or for how long s/he was dropped off and separated from her/his human. If you are sitting for a Rescue, they may have extra anxiety feeling like they have been left again. Comfort is key, and this can be accomplished in soothing ways such as talking calmly to them, sitting and spending time with them, grooming, occupying them with comfort items...and the anxious mind tends to relax when the body is stimulated and can release energy. A balance of activity to release anxiety and being a source of calm comfort (e.g., invite them and show them around and make them feel at home) should help a nervous pooch relax. I always think that having a familiar item from home to comfort them will help them, too. You can comfort them if you imagine what it is like for them to be left in an unfamiliar place with no bond to anyone. Then, help them to bond with you. |
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| commented answer | How do I book a stay? At what time do we pick up our Dogs on the "pick up" day? |