| commented answer | How do I get my dog to like his crate? Namasté, NEVER punish the dog an force the dog into the crate. Only keep the crate positive. Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | What's a good dog harness for car rides? Namasté, If a dog is NOT in a cage an you do get into a vehicle accident, the insurance company will NOT pay! Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | How do I get my dog to like his crate? Namasté, If you are going to be away for more then a hour it is best to find someone to watch the dog. Creating a dog for a long period is not recommended as the dog may need the bathroom an such. Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | Why doesn't he like his food anymore? Namasté, When dogs get older sometimes their teeth hurt or fall out an it gets hard for dogs to eat certain food types. Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | Why is my dog forcing my other dog to smell her butt? Namaste, From what I know from Caesar Milan, dogs smelling other dogs butts is just to get to know each dog individually. Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | Is there a way to book the same sitter you once used in the past? Namasté, Yes, that is a great idea to do an is available to do so! Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | Who supplies the food for the sitter? Namaste, You provide NOTHING as it is best to keep yourself on the safe side. Will you want to hold one or more different brands of dog food an put out your own money? I always state that the owner has to provide EVERYTHING that is required. Not your dog, not required. Namasté, Marcus |
| answered a question | How can I delete a review? Namasté, Only whatever you write on a review is what you may edit. You will not be able to delete bad reviews. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | How can I delete a review? Namasté, Only whatever you write on a review is what you may edit. You will not be able to delete bad reviews. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | Will a 4-star review harm my rank? Namasté, State every rule(s) you made with your business within the first time you talk or in your bio. If the client is not a good fit an will compromise your business maybe do not take on the client. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | Stay photos? Namasté, Do it always if they request or not. Namasté, Marcus |
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| commented question | I had to cancel a stay the day of the stay. How do I handle payment? Namasté, If you have to cancel, you have to do it through Rover. The payment is pending on till the end of the stay. You were never paid. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | House-Sitting owner disputes after stay, what do I do? Namasté, If any dispute(s) happen, only call Rover (like a lawyer) an let them handle it. YOU ARE GIVING ROVER FIFTEEN OR THIRTY PERCENT OF YOUR TOTAL PAY TO STAY SAFE! Let Rover handle it! Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | How do I handle a client that will only respond with requests for my phone number/spam requests? Namasté, If you can meet her in person, do so! Explain to her how things work. If she is spaming you, report her to Rover. She is taking your available dates an making you loose clients. I would either speak to her In person or deny her requests an ask to block her. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | Do you guys charge extra for bath(s)? Namasté, I would charge as you are paying for the water/items being used. Only if you feel you did something an the dog(s) needs a bath then I would not charge. DO NOT wash the dog(s) if the client does not ask. Some owners can be rude! Do only what is requested! Stay SAFE! Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | Is it necessary to never leave the house when watching a dog? Namasté, Live your life normally, if their is a issue report it to Rover/the owner. I keep my rules strict so I can try to get responsible dog owners as clients. Also I keep my rates a little higher to ensure I get responsible owners. If you do stay home the entire stay, charge more an state it. |
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| commented question | what dog breed is the worst to sit for? Namasté, I KEEP TELLING ROVER TO MAKE A OPTION TO LET SITTERS CHARGE DIFFERENT RATES FOR EACH SIZE DOGS! Is ANNOYING TO HAVE TO LOOSE CLIENTS OVER OWNERS THINKING THE RATES ARE TOO HIGH FOR THEIR DOG SIZE! TELL ROVER SO THIS CHANGES! Namasté, Marcus |
| commented answer | how long should I wait to raise my fee? Namasté, Better to change your availability then to change rates if you are feeling overwhelmed. Changing rates alot makes owners not book with you. Yes, make your rates as whatever you feel you deserve. Fifteen percent of your total pay goes to Rover, remember. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | how long should I wait to raise my fee? Namasté, When you start to get a good rating then you would want to raise rates, as your credibility is shown. Remember, if the owner will compormise your business do not take the client on. I raise rates for puppies, older an multiple dogs any dogs that require more work. Namasté, Marcus |
| commented question | Does Anyone Else Give Clients Thank-You Notes? Namasté, No, It is up to the sitter to do whatever they would like as it is their own business an they set their rules. As of now that I only have a few requests an only had one stay, I do not give Thank You notes. When my business grows I will do so too. Namasté, Marcus |