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answered a question Sitter has boyfriend in client home without permission?

The only thing I would add to all of the really good responses is to not lump ALL Rover sitters into one category based ...

commented answer Are pit bulls actually dangerous?

Steve D.....show your sources for that information, please. ...

commented answer Are pit bulls actually dangerous?

Show your sources for that information, please. ...

commented answer Are pit bulls actually dangerous?

I don't trust People magazine as a trustworthy source of information. They don't site where they got this story or the i...

commented answer Are pit bulls actually dangerous?

That is an exception to the rule. Pit bulls, in general, when raised properly aren't vicious. I would be willing to be t...

commented answer Being forced to use stripe?

Since I used Chine, I have never had an issue being paid by Rover. ...

answered a question How do I report that a sitter has felony charges?

I'm curious why that wasn't discovered when Rover did a background check when she first signed up. I thought that was st...

answered a question Why is my dog being aggressive?

Did you ask the sitter what happened in that situation? If not, you need to. There is going to be a clue as to why your ...

commented answer Training collars via apps?

Personally, I would enlist the help of a qualified trainer (in person or on YouTube videos) instead of a phone app. I ne...

commented answer Training collars via apps?

Personally, I would enlist the help of a qualified trainer, instead of using a phone app, when it comes to working with ...

edited answer Why has my old dog suddenly turned on the new pup?

I would have the 8 year old checked out by a vet to see if there's anything medically going on. That being ruled out, th...

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answered a question Scam Awareness?

I had something very similar happen once. The owner was very vague on why she wouldn't use the Rover app (but later told...

answered a question Why has my old dog suddenly turned on the new pup?

I would have the 8 year old checked out by a vet to see if there's anything medically going on. That being ruled out, th...

commented answer How to stop a puppy from eating everything?

Thank you SO much for saying all this. I really appreciate it. ...

answered a question What to do about stubborn 3 year old Bernese Mountain Dog?

You should probably contact your vet to make sure there's nothing medically going on. Then, assuming she is healthy, I w...

commented answer Training collars via apps?

Thank you for saying all of that. I agree with you completely. ...

commented answer My first customer has requested that I watch two dogs but has only included information for one when it comes to paying. How do I go about this?

You would be the exception, not the rule. You lucked out, quite frankly. But 99% of the time, the sitter isn't that luck...

answered a question How to get a dog to come in when called?

I would suggest NOT letting Berner off the leash outside of the home for any reason until said training has been complet...

answered a question Compensation for late pet pickup?

I believe you can add a "doggy daycare" visit to the stay, but call Rover to confirm that. ...

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answered a question Should I make my rescue dog leave her crate more or let her settle?

I would say, like others have already mentioned, that's his safe space so let him stay there as often as he wants/needs ...

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commented question Guest dogs sleeping alone?

I agree. I wouldn't even be showing MY personal dog on the bed in my pictures. ...

answered a question New client I haven't met is making me nervous. How can I verify him in advance?

I want to know why I can't see a potential new client's address, but they can see mine, without booking a stay. That is ...

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answered a question Should I do meet and greets at my home?

Personally, I do the new client meet n greet at a neutral place away from my home. However, if the potential client want...

answered a question Would you like to participate in a survey on pet sitters' experiences?

I have completed the survey. ...

commented answer Stripe for payment: Your thoughts?

Mariana, I have Chime and added my account information without an issue. ...

commented answer Stripe for payment: Your thoughts?

I created a Chime account JUST for my business. I'm not giving anyone my personal checking account information, if I can...

commented answer what if owner leaves a dog with you and it's in Heat?

Since my dog is a 13 year old female and was spayed when I adopted her, I have NO experience with a dog in heat. Can you...

commented answer Why can't I indicate preferred dog age to board?

I thought there used to be a checklist of dog ages that we could indicate we would take care of? If that's true, why did...

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answered a question Dog has severe separation anxiety. Best way to handle situation while owner is out of town?

I would stay firm to your prices for boarding (in your home, if that's the case). If you normally do home visits, then t...

answered a question Are pit bulls actually dangerous?

Here's a website that can be used as a reference for the passing rate for various breeds. https://atts.org/breed-statist...

asked a question Why can't I indicate preferred dog age to board?

Why can't I indicate preferred dog age to board? I can only indicate the size/pounds of the dogs I will take care of in ...