Thanks for the advice Cari!

I offer doggie daycare services, and I no longer find it to be worth it. I have 2 regulars that come every week. I make maybe $50 a week (before Rover fees) on average. I feel bad, but it's no longer working for me. How do I break it to my client's nicely that I no longer will be offering daycare services? Should I do it in person or via Rover? I feel like I need a good excuse when they ask why even though I don't need one. Do you think I should give notice? If so, how much? I was thinking maybe until the end of the year, but now I'm thinking sooner.

Thanks,

Astrid W.

Thanks. She just asked me to watch her dog again for 10 days! I guess I'll have to tell her sooner than anticipated.

Thanks for the link! It was very helpful.

I have been sending her updates and she knows he's been having a rough time at night. That is perfect! Thank you for the advice!

I have a dog that I am watching that has major separation anxiety. He's quiet as a church mouse as long as people are around, but at bed time he can bark for hours. His owner brought a crate for him, but I think it's too small and he can barely turn around in it so he sleeps in a bigger dog pen. This isn't my first time sitting him, but it seems his barking has gotten worse. His owner brought a shock collar for him, but I don't feel comfortable using it, and she said it doesn't always work anyway. I have a full time work from home job besides Rover and the whole house is losing sleep because of this dog.

How do I let the owner know that her dog is no longer a good fit and I can't watch him anymore? I really hate to do this because I was recommended by another client, but I'm at my wit's end with this dog.

Thanks

Thanks for the tips!

I am a sitter in the Washington, DC area. Are there any meet and greets for local dog sitters to share tips and get to know each other?