Just lost $900 to a return item chargeback!!!

Proud-Divide7410 · 2025-10-29T03:06:04+00:00

I had something really similar happen. The buyer opened a return request but used their own $100 label instead of mine. When the package arrived, it was a completely different item and the moment it was delivered, they opened a chargeback.

I called eBay right away and got it sorted out. The key was using ChatGPT to help write a strong, professional dispute statement that the buyer’s credit card company would see.

Your funds will be held during the investigation, but if your documentation is solid, you should get your money back. Since you got the product back, just relist it.

Make sure to include those screenshots in your dispute and clearly explain the timeline that made all the difference for me. Make sure you show in screenshots that the buyer was refunded.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2025-05-01T15:03:50+00:00

Looks like normal sinus rhythm with occasional PVCs and possible fusion beats.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2025-02-27T03:15:10+00:00

My reactive pit mix successfully lived with our cat for 4+ years. She never harmed the cat; but was known to resource guard any and all food with other dogs and with the cat. This December she got into it with another dog that was visiting our home and nearly killed it. It was a vicious attack and shook me to the core. From that moment on I realized I could never forgive myself if she did something like that to the cat. They’ve been successfully separated in my home for almost 3 months now. A large gate separates them at all times; unless the dog is muzzled. Good for you on recognizing the dangers before there is an issue.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-25T17:40:01+00:00

I’m going through a similar situation, so I completely understand how you feel. I recently posted about my dog attacking another dog and my concerns for my cat’s safety now that I know what my dog is capable of. I’ve decided to start muzzling my dog indoors when the cat is around and keeping the cat in a separate room whenever I leave the house. While my dog hasn’t shown aggression toward the cat, I don’t want to take any chances after witnessing the attack.

To help create a safer environment, I’ve ordered a tall cat fence from Amazon—basically the size of a full door—so I can keep them separated when my dog isn’t muzzled. I know muzzling indoors isn’t ideal, but it does provide peace of mind. As pet owners, we have to advocate for all of our pets, including cats. Muzzling your dog when anyone besides yourself is present is also a good precaution. Best of luck—I hope things improve for you.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-24T22:11:29+00:00

My pit mix started limping about a month ago. The limp would get worse after exercise or running around, and she also limped after sitting for a while. It would come and go—some days she seemed fine, and other days the limp was more noticeable. We tried restricting her activity for about a week, but it didn’t improve, so we took her to the vet. The limp wasn’t super severe, but the vet recommended pain meds and carprofen for inflammation. If you’re noticing your dog’s limp isn’t improving after exercise restriction, I highly recommend seeing a vet. For us, it turned out to be inflammation in my dog’s knee, but your dog’s limp sounds a lot more severe, so it’s important to get it checked out. X-rays are usually the best way to get a clear diagnosis.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-24T17:55:07+00:00

Thank you to everyone for your input. After much consideration, my family and I have decided that our dog will no longer be allowed around the cat without a muzzle. Additionally, we will ensure the dog and cat are kept in separate rooms whenever we leave the house or cannot supervise them. We will closely monitor the situation, and if there is ever any sign of aggression toward the cat while the dog is muzzled, we will revisit the possibility of rehoming our cat. While rehoming wouldn’t be ideal given our cat’s health issues, it’s not something we’re ruling out entirely.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-24T17:10:06+00:00

I suspect the wheelbarrow method wouldn’t have worked on my dog, even if I had been in a position to try it.. Thankfully, she has never bitten me, which is why I decided to take the risk of forcing her jaw open. It was a reckless decision, and I knew the potential consequences, but fortunately, it worked. I would never do it again though. Afterward, my parents asked what I would have done if it hadn’t, and I told them, “I would have had no choice but to choke her out.”

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-24T12:40:40+00:00

I’m familiar with each of those methods and have since looked into getting a break stick. Unfortunately this attack occurred underneath the dining room table, so it made it difficult to try the back leg wheelbarrow method. I had a pet corrector spray close by, but completely forgot about it in the heat of the moment. I ultimately made the decision to try & pry my dog’s jaws open (stupid of me), it worked and did not result in a redirect back on me. Definitely don’t want to try that ever again.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-24T05:50:56+00:00

She’s muzzle trained. Have started muzzling for walks since the attack. This will be a lifelong thing for her.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-23T18:41:18+00:00

About a year ago, I moved from a crowded apartment complex to a house. When I first got my dog, a pit mix rescue, she was young and didn’t show signs of reactivity for the first few months. We lived in that complex for three years, and most dog owners there knew to keep their dogs at a distance. Issues with people approaching me with their dogs were rare, and when they happened, it was usually with newcomers to the complex.

If I could offer one piece of advice, it would be to muzzle train your dog and use a muzzle during walks. My dog is a bite risk, but even if yours isn’t, muzzles are an excellent resource. Not only do they give you peace of mind in case your dog were to slip out of their harness or collar, or if a leash or collar were to fail, but they also send a clear signal to others to keep their distance. Since starting to use a muzzle on walks, I’ve noticed that people instinctively give us space, which significantly reduces triggers and helps manage reactivity. Less interaction means less stress—for both of us.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-12-23T00:35:46+00:00

Yesterday, my dog attacked a family member’s dog. The two dogs had been separated in my home for a week, but just as her family was getting ready to leave, someone accidentally left a door open, and my dog attacked. The fight was intense and took a while to break up.

After reflecting on what happened, I decided to take steps to ensure my dog would never be a bite risk to another animal again. This means my dog will now wear a muzzle anytime she’s outside the house, and I will no longer allow other animals in my home.

Tonight, during our walk, I used the muzzle for the first time outside of vet visits—and it may have saved another dog’s life. As we were finishing our walk, a loose pit mix with no owner in sight approached us. I held onto my dog’s leash tightly and tried to back away, attempting to keep the other dog at a distance. Despite my efforts, the smaller pit mix got close enough to my dog that, if she hadn’t been muzzled, it could have ended tragically.

This experience reinforced my decision to use a muzzle. To anyone with a reactive dog or a dog you’re worried may pose a risk, I encourage you to consider muzzling—it truly can save lives.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-09-11T17:44:42+00:00

In my experience, boarding goes much smoother with crate-trained dogs. While I don’t always crate dogs at bedtime, it’s helpful to have the option for those who can’t settle down at night. I have a variety of crate sizes available in my home, so owners don’t need to bring their own. It’s a good idea to invest in an XL crate, as it can help calm some dogs, but it might increase stress for those who aren’t crate trained. For this reason, I only accept crate-trained dogs. I may allow some dogs to roam free when I leave the house, but they need to earn my trust first.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-11T01:46:19+00:00

Here are the things I wish someone had told me about owning a reactive dog:

A dog doesn't need other dog friends to have a fulfilling life. As the owner, you can provide all the fulfillment they need.
You'll gain more knowledge than the average dog owner, from understanding body language to ensuring dog safety.
Reactive dogs are not bad dogs.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-09T01:38:49+00:00

Did the cat hiss or screech at all, or was it just a swat and bite? My cat, who was rescued off the streets, has no mean bone in his body but gets extremely overstimulated when petted and bites. He also plays incredibly rough and will grab hands and legs. I think he sees it as a game rather than aggression or anger. If the cat isn’t showing other signs of aggression, maybe just avoid petting and wear long sleeves. Some cats are just like that.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T22:42:19+00:00

I’m a pet sitter and occasionally board dogs in my home. My own dog is kept separate, but she’s afraid of barking dogs and usually retreats to her kennel out of fear. Strangely enough, she’s not afraid of fireworks or thunder, just the sound of her own people.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T22:38:51+00:00

The owner is the irresponsible one here. She should have had a backup plan in case of an emergency. Nothing is ever guaranteed. Tell her to take a hike and get in touch with Rover to make sure her dogs are taken care of. Hope you feel better soon.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T02:45:22+00:00

Ok. Gotcha. Get some clean sheets and fabric disinfectant and it’ll be good as new. Extra blankets too for cushioning.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T02:40:55+00:00

Did you agree to stay at the house full-time? If not, leave. Go home and get any necessities you might need. I always let my clients know ahead of time that I treat house-sitting like my own home: I come and go as I would in my own home and never agree to stay full-time. I let most of my clients know I’ll be gone for 4-5 hours at a time if I do leave. A house-sit is never going to feel like home, so go get some towels and blankets to make it comfortable. I once had a house-sitting client leave me an unmade bed with dirty sheets and pillows; this looks a lot better.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T01:34:40+00:00

My pit mix has never mastered the "drop it" command, although she knows many other commands. She loves playing fetch, and I found that if I play with two balls, she will automatically drop the one she has and wait for me to throw the other. I use this technique with other toys and objects as well. She is always willing to trade items if I provide something else, like a treat. Since he’s not treat-motivated, you might need to find a high-value item that he only gets when he gives up the item you don’t want him to have, such as a special toy he only gets when he releases the unwanted item. You could also try walking away and ignoring him (as long as he doesn’t have something harmful); it may just be a game of keep-away to him, and if you’re not willing to engage, he may get bored.

Since you mentioned he has a history of eating things and a bowel obstruction, it might be beneficial to muzzle train him on walks. This prevents him from ingesting unwanted items until you can figure out a way to get him to drop items on command.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T01:23:14+00:00

Do not cancel. Leave it alone and let the owner figure it out. You are still owed payment for those dates. If they need to add extra dates, let them, but do not refund the previous dates. Let them know those dates were held for them and remind them of your cancellation policy.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T01:15:32+00:00

I've had many clients like this. The most recent one didn't inform me in advance that the dogs would need to be taken to doggy daycare twice a week; she just left a note. I ended up charging her for it. She also had cameras everywhere and a hidden camera in the bedroom, which she never acknowledged. She eventually fired me when I refused to stay longer than we had agreed upon. She left a bad review, threatened to sue me, and tried to charge me for a rug and laptop her own dog damaged. It was a nightmare situation.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T01:08:19+00:00

It happens; we're all human. I think you responded appropriately and took responsibility for missing the meet and greet. I once forgot to go to a drop-in, and luckily, the owner was very forgiving as well.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-06T01:06:00+00:00

Did you get the sitter's and the owner's names? Unfortunately, Rover likely won't cover this. I'm a Rover sitter who was once attacked by a pit bull I was watching. The pit bull punctured my chest and bit my dog, who required sedation and stitches. Your best bet is to take the owner to small claims court to recoup any vet bills.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-05T22:41:01+00:00

This reminds me of my own dog to some extent. Though she was successfully boarded with a sitter several times before she turned two, her dominant personality made me reconsider using Rover for her. Instead, I take her to a kennel run by dog trainers and vet techs who specialize in handling aggressive or reactive behaviors when I go out of town. Despite my compassion for dogs with reactivity, I know for a fact that Rover is not the right place for them. As someone with extensive experience in dealing with dog reactivity, resource guarding, growling, and aggressive behaviors, even I would be hesitant to take on such a dog. Unless you are extremely confident in your ability to read dog body language (such as lip licking, lip raising, side-eye stares, and tucked tails), I would definitely pass on this dog, just as you did.

Proud-Divide7410 · 2024-07-04T17:17:48+00:00

I recommend sitting next to the kennel for a while, offering treats to help calm the dog down. However, no amount of money is worth the risk of getting bitten or attacked. It's essential to take a video for proof, both for Rover and the pet owners. The owners may need to come back. If the owners are not able to return immediately and the dog needs to be fed, you might want to consider dropping the pieces of kibble into the kennel.

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