Yes Ma'am,
having same problem here in Tucson AZ. & Tucson is small.

Seems like since DogVacay merger took place booking requests have dropped off significantly.

I feel http://Rover.com is Saturating the Sitters List& the only way to regulate that is by http://Rover.com placing a "Cap" on the amount of Sitters per city.
Result being only a positive one by keeping the current sitters "Motivated".

This motivation and/or (momentum) will come from the current Sitters Receiving Continual Requests. Final result being a full calendar for the Sitter and http://Rover.com now has available spaces to allow more sitters to apply.

EVERYBODY WINS !!

Are "Taxes" applied to the Clients Final Bill? If so, at what rate? Currently my area is a Domestic one, I'm in Arizona.

Hello, need to know where to find the pricing breakdown for the Owner I just sat, they are asking me to go over charges but I have nothing to reference? Help.

Hi Amanda You have to look at this as A Business darlin, and in order to be a good Business Woman, "Pricing" is something YOU determine. When Determining your Basic Pricing Structure Just think to yourself -

Hmm, what all will I have to do for this to make it "worth my time"?

Ex: This example is based on Pet Walking: 1) I have to drive there and back. 2) I will be walking One Pet (usually simple, unless pet is aggressive and a nightmare on leash) then rethink price. 3) I will be walking multiple Pets: (Always include addlt cost !!!)

NOTE: How much you charge is up to you and how easy/difficult addlt pets are to walk.

Determine the Charge amounts for additional Pets during a walk depends on all the above.

TIP: When I have a situation that includes any pricing uncertainty I call Rover and ask them to suggest a fair price to add on to the total Price of the job. Also, the Rover agent will do the edits online for you, and they will even text or call the owner for you to advise of any pricing changes so the Owner doesn't think your trying to rip them off, or whatever some owners may think considering this is all done on-line.

Good Luck Kristine S.

Not only no But Heck No! Ugh talk about nerve. Dang, some people!

                Simple ....

30min walk = .5 mile
1Hour walk = 1.0 mile

NOTE: One can always extend walk mileage , but Never Ever Reduce walk mileage

Exception: Pet becomes sick, or Injured during the walk.

Really, C'mon now This person is asking a question that deserves an answer that pertains to the question. Biking was not part of this question. Geez!!

Hey Y'all- I'm In need of some FAST simple wisdom.

Any and All Ideas will be greatly appreciated however - No sarcasm please - this is Serious.

"I'm currently on a sit with a new client.

Dog I'm sitting is an Older full Doberman Pincher. She is a rescue from abusive home. Problem is the Owner has been extremely Overprotective of this doggie!! Since she adopted her this Owner and this Dog have "Never" been apart from each other's sides for the last 4 years and 13 months. Seriously, Owner has never left this doggies side EVER in four years. she is eats breaths and s----'s beside this animal.

So, I was hired to Sit her fur baby in Owners Home for the first time EVER. This dog has a sweet soul and very genuine heart. Upon first 3 meetings ( we felt I should spend time with her prior to Momma Leaving ) this doggie was good and loving and sweet when owner was here with her, and I felt with my kind and loving approach to any animal this was going to be ( somewhat of a challenge) a positive but not impossible sit. However, since momma left, I have spent first 5 hours petting and consoling her and she seemed to relax. After that she started ignoring me -and every time I came anywhere near her she just looked at me and waited for me to stand still and then zooms past me as if I was going to grab her. At that point, I decided to leave her alone because she certainly was not wanting to play, she just seemed scared. NOTE: The dogs crate is in Master Bedroom After that I chose to open the Master Bedroom Door (against owners instructions, because she said she might pee on her bed) to let her get to her crate. She has been in there (Master B-room/Crate) now for the duration of the day. I think she's asleep but I don't want to disturb her calm.

Please let me know if anyone out there has dealt with a similar situation and HAD A SUCCESSFUL REMEDY. This is a serious matter, suggestions on how to approach this awkward and unusual situation and/or behavior needs to be handled with care, please no sarcastic replies.

Sorry if I seem gruff y'all I'm just walking in unfamiliar territory. : ( Thank You, Kristine

Just need to know what my personal "url"is to put on business cards ? Or should I say where to find it.