In addition to politely telling them they need to finalize the booking before we can provide services, (by paying Rover) I also tell them Rover notifies us when they've paid. Because they might be wondering: How will the sitter know I paid?

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This might help, from our vet's blog.

https://www.dixieanimalhospital.com/b...

Claire, so happy to hear you fixed the situation for your pup since you first posted! Ana

Claire, but there are other options besides you or the pound. Just saying.

Not ok -- even for a dog that's old and sick and sits on the couch all day.

Hey, you all have heard about GetYourPet.com right?, the service that connects people who need to re-home their dog or cat with people who want to adopt. (Rover.com is a partner).

I think as contractors for rover.com our level of care should be above and beyond what they'd get at a kennel or at a vet's kennel. So kenneled all day except for the midday walk doesn't cut it. Don't leave him outside and don't leave him in a crate for more than 4 hours during the day. Daycare or drop-ins.

I think as contractors for rover.com our level of care should be above and beyond what they'd get at a kennel or at a vet's kennel. So kenneled all day except for the midday walk doesn't cut it.

I think as contractors for rover.com our level of care should be above and beyond what they'd get at a kennel or at a vet's kennel. So kenneled all day except for the midday walk doesn't cut it.

Don't worry --it is not rude at all.

I usually say something like: Hi Mary, I was wondering if you would leave a review of Kitty's stay when you have some time. Thank you very much, we really appreciate it.

It is obvious you care for your dog greatly! Please do not ever assume a submissive role with him. His bossiness is him being dominant. Please do not allow this. Make sure he knows that you are the pack leader -- if you show him you are unwilling to be pack leader, he will continue to take that role.

During the day a dog of any age should not be crated for more than 4 hours at a time, and for puppies one hour for each month of age -- so one hour for a one-month old, etc.

Welcome Stephanie. We do not do background checks on prospective clients. However we do take precautions. After the initial texts and/or phone conversations we set up a Meet & Greet to evaluate the pet and owner. This may be done in a public park with a follow-up Meet & Greet at your place if you will provide service at home or at the owner's place if you will provide traveling services. As a precaution you may want to have someone with you. And never accept a booking if you feel uncomfortable with either the dog or the owner. All the best!

Yes Jennifer you can have both your cat and dog watched together. To set up your cat's profile, choose "cat" as the breed.

Hi Steven, Rover will make your payment available to you two days after the stay ends. Then you have to go into the Payments section in your Rover account and transfer the payment to your Paypal account.

Excellent advice.

Grace, tap the photo then you will see the option.

I noticed the Canine Clients section on other sitters's profiles but not on mine. Thanks.

I would ask my vet since he knows my pet best.

Yes what Kelly said is correct but you also have to do the following in order to even have a Canine Clients Section appear on your profile. Go to Settings Then choose Sitter and scroll down to Hide Photos Make sure the Hide Photos button is Off (green is On, grey is Off) Click Save Settings

Thanks for your question! Welcome to Rover!

I agree with your advice.

Hi Joanne, you do not have to give her your cell phone number. And it seems reasonable to arrange a Meet & Greet at your house even if she lives in NY. The M&G is usually held where the service will take place. She needs boarding so she will want to see your house. Close off rooms that you don't want to give access. Hope this helps!

No, absolutely not.

We are professionals and can handle the death of an animal in our care. If it would make you more comfortable, you could choose a sitter who has senior dog experience.

I agree. The first thing we do when a dog is dropped off is make sure the collar fits properly. So many dogs get dropped off wearing their collar like a necklace.

At our house each dog has their own cubby for their belongings with a nametag.

No, not at all. I think most people believe you get what you pay for.

Great idea Walt. Thanks, I just tried it.

We take off $10 for each additional pet.

I wish there was a filter for that. I would love to offer long-term boarding.

Your answer is my favorite answer on this forum !

Tipping is done with cash. A gift is...a gift.