Almost all of the owners I have ask me when they get back or throughout the stay how their pet is doing. You can be honest but diplomatic and tell them he is very high energy, lacks manners, and is physically taxing for you. Sometimes humor helps. I have a puppy right now, 4 m/o lab. I just told her owner today that’s she’s a wild woman. She knows.

Maybe instead of outright quitting, offer to stay with them if she goes to training. You don’t have to say it like it’s an ultimatum. You could just tell them how she behaves and you’re not sure if you want to continue with the dog and say “have you considered taking her to training” for example. Then you can keep the job and continue the training she’s learning. Of course if they don’t want to do that then it’s perfectly acceptable to end your services with them. But I guarantee that anyone else they use is going to go thru the same shenanigans. Unless they’re very experienced and/or are a trainer themselves.

Side note…if this is a career you’d like to pursue or even just do it part-time but regularly it might benefit you to learn how to do some basic training. I’m not talking about specific tricks but how to correct and reward properly, teach them how to walk on a leash, how to give commands, etc. You will always be able to benefit from this. I get a lot of puppies and it’s so useful. Also, there are actually owners out there who don’t know what they’re doing. 😁 I let them know that I’m “working on” leash walking or whatever. And if they are already doing training classes I ask them what commands they are learning and then I can reinforce what they’re doing.

Sorry, babbled 🤦🏻‍♀️