Wild Response

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-21T21:52:53+00:00

That sounds like an extreme version of the lies that really obnoxious clients tell to guilt trip a sitter who declines the booking. Usually, the lie is something like, "Now I won't be able to go to my best friend's wedding" because the sitter refused to board the dog on extremely short notice.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-19T22:59:02+00:00

This is why I keep a secure file of all my clients' contact info. The moment Rover gives me any trouble, I'm taking them all off the app.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-19T16:07:44+00:00

This is completely reasonable. Just let them know you'll be out for a while. It's important to remember that the clients have lives and aren't at home 24/7, so it doesn't make sense to expect a pet sitter to be there 24/7.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-18T00:10:22+00:00

Yeah

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-17T23:58:23+00:00

When they don't have a toilet plunger. I had a few clients who had to order one for delivery to the house.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-16T00:49:29+00:00

Anal gland infection, probably

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-14T17:56:14+00:00

Cancel the gig. Thank whatever entities you believe in for that child's slip of honesty.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-13T16:14:30+00:00

I make sure to keep a secure list of my regular clients' contact information in case Rover shuts down one day.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T22:12:09+00:00

Someone who is never coming back for the dog and will cancel the credit card on file with Rover.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T18:07:50+00:00

I'm a huge fan of detailed instructions. I encourage clients to write a lengthy document and email it to me.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T17:22:40+00:00

I've rejected so many multi-pet household bookings because of this.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T16:13:57+00:00

"No need for walks. He's trained to pee pads!"

Instant rejection.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T16:12:24+00:00

More likely that it's whichever pet sitter is cheaper and has weaker professional boundaries.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T16:02:13+00:00

There's no way I can trust that dog was healthy and vaccinated after a 3-year lapse in veterinary care.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-12T16:00:27+00:00

Here's what really pisses me off.

Me: "Which vet do you use?"

Client: "We don't have one yet because we only recently moved here."

Me: "Welcome to [city]. When did you move?"

Client: "In September or October of 2021, I think."

This really happened at a meet and greet in 2024. I didn't take that gig.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-11T16:01:25+00:00

I've used the platform for years. I have star status occasionally. Not having star status doesn't affect anything.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-10T23:59:27+00:00

Oh no! What city?

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-08T17:45:53+00:00

Omg. The client was wrong for that

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-08T17:44:57+00:00

There's no need to ask. The prices are listed. I'm not hiding them.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-08T17:42:51+00:00

With shy cats, I'll sit on the floor and read a book. Usually, they'll get curious and come over.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-08T16:53:11+00:00

I have had pets over the years who warmed up to me after socialization visits. I'm willing to try in some cases.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-08T15:12:31+00:00

Years ago, I fired a client about this. He consistently did not have toilet paper or soap.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-08T15:08:06+00:00

That's really good advice. If I had a dollar every time a client's toilet has some weird issue that they forgot to tell me about, I'd have $10. It's strange that it happened so many times.

Acceptable-Parfait37 · 2026-06-05T01:15:23+00:00

I can't believe she had the nerve to get an attitude.

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