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What are some unacceptable behaviors between your rover and your own personal dogs?

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So I have just started with rover, this week I will have my fourth rover thus far. I wanted to know what behaviors you all tolerate and do not tolerate when it comes to the rover's interactions with your own dog. For example, I have a rover currently who hasn't shown any big aggressive behaviors, but during his overnight stay, I have seen him twice bark at my dog in an intimating way. Of course I immediately intervene and put the rover in his crate, however now I am unsure if I will have him back next time. I'm wondering if these small aggressions are common or if your usual rovers that you love act nicely to your own dogs at all times. I always require a meet and greet and did not see any aggressive behaviors initially in the dog. Thanks!

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Even with a meet & greet, those behaviors are not always apparent. I don't recall any guests acting exactly in the way you described. However, there have been what I'd refer to as mismatches. If a dog acts aggressively, guarding resources (such as using growling, snarling, with stiff body language, showing teeth/raised hackles, & air snapping in attempt to control access to bowls, me, etc.) I'd nicely suggest to pet parents upon their return, that their dog may be happiest at home with a pet sitter who can provide one on one care. Play is different, but aggression is not welcome. I'm very selective, so dogs we care for are my dog's good friends who enjoy each other's company. All behave nicely towards each other.

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NEVER leave the dogs unattended while they're together. You can't leave them alone at night. It takes a second.... Obviously, you can not expect that a dog will like everybody. Especially if the Rover dog doesn't know you or your dog. They are scared, anxious and stressed out. That makes everything worse. A lot of dogs will attack if they feel threatened. It's called fear aggression. You have to make sure you are able to handle them before you accept them. But they will always act different at meet and greet when the owner is around, than when they are with you all alone. It really can be very traumatic for the dog. It's normal for dogs to bark. But if you felt the barking dog's body language showed intimidation, then you have to keep them separated.