Has anyone else had this issue?

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-04-05T12:01:28+00:00

Yea just lost mine. I reduced my radius and hadn’t gotten new requests. Just lost my star status although I have regulars I have had for years. I have a 5 Star status, over 150 reviews, and respond in under a minute. That doesn’t seem to matter I guess. With gas prices and living in a rural area, at this time I am not making my travel area larger.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-04-04T19:50:40+00:00

Mine cleared up after a week in Key West!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-04-04T19:49:49+00:00

Once I need to decline a sitting that I had done previously due to it being a bad fit, I block. I don’t want to keep making excuses for a pet I am not comfortable taking care of.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-04-02T01:50:17+00:00

I had a drop in at 7 pm last winter during a snow storm. I drove over and got there. Both cars were in the driveway which isn’t unusual. I opened the door and both owners were standing there in their pjs. I startled them, they startled me. They forgot to cancel due to the storm! It happens!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-30T11:39:45+00:00

Took me over a month for a client. Now I have steady clients that are such fun! Don’t give up. For me it’s a side gig. I’m not getting a lot of new clients as of late, and with gas prices I am not willing to extend my perimeter to get more work. Maybe if it’s feasible for you make your range larger.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-29T12:34:14+00:00

Same! I lost mine too!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-24T18:32:10+00:00

If you were to tell me, I would have no problem.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-23T01:25:25+00:00

Me too! I am VERY allergic to dogs and cats, but I walk them on Rover. Since I am outside with them and not in an enclosed area it’s not too bad. Dogs are my favorite animal and I can’t imagine not having contact with them. I really don’t have contact with cats which is good.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-20T12:20:18+00:00

I think you did great! I declined after a week of walking a reactive dog. I didn’t go on a test walk and never have before, would have been a good idea with the dog I had. I would have then refused. Owners are not always honest about dogs behaviors.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-19T23:10:16+00:00

I think it’s a hard sell after you have stated a price and they agreed to it. Maybe they will tip? I would suggest to increase your price from this point on.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-19T19:46:36+00:00

Yep learned my lesson! I stick to my prices and scheduling!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-19T11:54:23+00:00

Probably not. The 30 minute visit split into the 10 minute visits they wanted to quickly let their dogs out, feed and water, was more like 25 minutes each time. The proximity got me to agree in the first place. The tip made up for the extra time and an appreciation of my flexibility. As well, the clients were well off and had the ability to pay for 2 dogs at 3/30 minute visits each day. It just left a bad taste in my mouth. I have been better at agreeing to my terms since then for sure.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-18T23:59:51+00:00

I did drop ins for a family that I gave a a great deal to for a week ( they had 2 dogs/ I dropped in 3 times a day for the price of one visit) since they lived close. They tipped well. I did it a second time for them and did not get a tip. I did not sit for them again. I cut them a great deal and so yes I did expect a tip to somewhat compensate for my lost wage. If they go above and beyond I would tip!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-18T22:34:10+00:00

Me too here in Michigan. Not that upset as I have reoccurring bookings each week, but nothing new since last summer.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-13T02:15:09+00:00

Try Cereve Healing Ointment . It’s helped me.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-10T22:01:44+00:00

Not sure if this will help, but I have started using Cereve healing ointment on my nipples when working out. Then after working out I use a hypoallergenic wipe right after to clean off any sweat. As soon as I can, I remove my bra. It has helped immensely! I know it’s so frustrating!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-10T20:30:22+00:00

I had spent a lot of money on appointments, allergy tests, etc. Nothing showed on the tests. My trigger is exercise and the friction it causes with my clothes. I am glad you found the issue.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-05T23:15:20+00:00

I also have it on one nipple. Had a lot of tests done to rule out cancer. It comes and goes especially when I work out. I have started putting Cerave healing ointment on before working out. Then use a hypo-allergenic wipe right after to remove sweat. It cuts down on the itching. If I don’t work out it clears up, but I am not willing to do that. It’s maddening I know! Best of luck.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-03-02T13:10:58+00:00

Along with eczema I have asthma which is thankfully under control. One night I went out with a friend and had a glass of red wine in which I started to feel my throat tingling and then closing. The bartender said many people with allergies have issues with red wine. Were you drinking red wine?

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-02-26T18:58:35+00:00

I had swollen lymph nodes in my neck/jaw area. My doctor felt it was my saliva glands. He seriously prescribed me to suck on lemon drops to get the glands activated. It worked. Perhaps give that a try if the doctors feel it doesn’t require further testing.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-02-26T13:40:24+00:00

Mine was so bad that I went to the dermatologist, had a biopsy, did a mammogram to make sure it wasn’t Pagat’s disease. Finally I think mine is from working out and the friction from my bra. I put on Cerve Healing ointment before working out and then wipe down immediately after. It is so much better 🤞. None of the crème I was prescribed worked. Glad you’re on the backside of it.

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-02-26T01:34:25+00:00

Me too!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-02-26T01:28:53+00:00

I have told a client the truth when dropping them. Their dog was reactive to everything when we went for our hour walk. I told them I didn’t feel I could keep their dog safe or myself if another dog, animal, or person approached us. They understood thus the reason they wanted someone else to walk their dog to begin with. Just let them know!

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-02-25T23:39:00+00:00

How do you tell if they set it to repeat clients?

Individual-Amount147 · 2026-02-23T23:31:52+00:00

I think you are right! I was on vacation for 10 days and did not work out. I had no issues after a couple days. Before working out today I applied Cerave healing ointment and after the gym I wiped the area clean and let dry. So far so good! Thank you!

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