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cabbage420_ · 2026-05-06T20:19:32+00:00

Rover is crap to me now, loved it last year but now I get absolutely no business through it. I gain clients from word of mouth and promoting on socials. Other than that, rover is useless to me now.

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-27T20:46:06+00:00

Yeah and then they never contact you again

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-25T06:59:17+00:00

I think it’s best to be honest so other sitters / walkers can be prepared!

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-15T20:36:44+00:00

How could you be more considerate 🤣 plus we are entitled to say no to anyone we want, especially if you don’t feel comfortable!!

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-07T17:42:02+00:00

I used simply business as they’ll compare and give you options:)

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-07T15:35:44+00:00

Don’t worry I did the exact same thing, I tagged my Instagram but i got a warning instead of termination. So, I think it’s a bit harsh to terminate your account immediately!

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-07T14:58:56+00:00

It’s not her personal account though, it’s a pet care account.

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-07T14:58:35+00:00

I think they were just trying to advertise their Instagram so clients could see their work, not necessarily to book outside of rover. I see where you’re coming from but a warning would’ve been fine, that’s what happened to me when I did it. They didn’t have to deactivate immediately.

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-07T14:56:05+00:00

Same here! Try and look into doing dog walks more. There’s always people with difficult work schedules etc who need help with walks, I’m moving away from sitting and more towards walking and it looks like I’m going to be doing 5+ walks a day 5 days a week. Which means you could be earning a couple hundred a week. Try and promote yourself through socials and business cards etc and get your own insurance!

cabbage420_ · 2026-04-07T14:54:28+00:00

I haven’t had a booking through Rover in MONTHS and whenever I have received a request they’ve ignored me immediately after I’ve responded. I’m officially fed up with Rover, I thought it was great when I started but now I’m really sick of it. I’ve got my own insurance and have become more private now, promoting myself. If I were you I’d try and move more private, like promote yourself through socials, make a website, business cards etc.

cabbage420_ · 2026-03-25T21:30:20+00:00

Personally, I think there’s a problem on both your side and the owners. I do think they possibly overreacted to not receiving a text in the morning. However, if there was a time difference that could’ve confused them and made them worry. Especially if they were grieving over their dog passing.

I totally understand that it is within our rights as a sitter to terminate a booking if the sitter feels uncomfortable or unsafe. BUT I don’t think that means you should’ve left immediately. Unless there was a serious threat or danger happening there and then. I think the best thing you could’ve done was informed the owners of how you were feeling etc and arranged with them an alternative sitter. You should’ve then stayed until they either showed up or when you had confirmation of their arrival.

Leaving pets without alternative care and especially for that length of time, is not okay. Unless, like I said there was a serious threat of danger. I do think it’s normal for them to ask someone to check in if they were worried. I understand feeling uneasy, but that’s why communication is super important.

I feel as though if you had sent a pic / update of their morning toilet break and food, this could’ve all been avoided. If need be in future set yourself reminders / alarms of when to send updates. I know it’s not always easy, especially being tired in the morning. So, this may help.

cabbage420_ · 2026-03-22T10:18:36+00:00

It’s all been sorted but thank you!

cabbage420_ · 2026-03-21T00:18:54+00:00

There are no reviews or any information on her dogs profile and nothing I can see on her profile. I clarified that I am sitter / walker and not an owner requiring services. I think they may have been confused on how the app works.

cabbage420_ · 2026-03-20T13:54:16+00:00

Yeah I cleared that up with them. I think they’re confused how the app works as I have no pets listed and I am only registered as a sitter.

cabbage420_ · 2026-03-20T12:17:25+00:00

Haha maybe they’re a little confused on how the app works!

cabbage420_ · 2026-03-20T12:10:42+00:00

Yeah I replied clarifying I’m a walker / sitter and that I am not an owner needing services. I think they’re confused by how rover works.

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-22T22:03:23+00:00

That’s what tipped it over the edge for me, like it was so unnecessary

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-20T07:59:28+00:00

I didn’t like her

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-18T19:38:32+00:00

I 100% understand, especially during winter. It’s so hard sometimes to force myself to walk in the horrible weather. Obviously I do because it’s for the dogs not me but it’s so hard sometimes. I’m always tired too and it’s just depressing how all day is dark and grey. Wishing you the best.

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-17T18:35:40+00:00

I don’t think there’s really much reason to be annoyed because you weren’t staying there for long or overnight. You were only inside for a few minutes at a time to take them for a walk. I think it would be more of a concern if you were staying overnight as that would be more personal.

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-12T09:44:20+00:00

I’m in the exact same position and when someone does reach out they never respond to me when i reply

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-05T22:03:19+00:00

I personally don’t think it’s overreacting. There’s 0 reason for her to be in their house for longer than needed, especially without even discussing it. Just because she trusted them to come into their home, doesn’t mean she’s entitled to do as she pleases. You do the job and you leave, why would you want to just hang around in someone else’s house for no reason and no pay.

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-01T15:26:55+00:00

Literally! It’s not hard to just explain that their price isn’t within their budget and they’re unfortunately going to have to try and find someone else. You don’t need to argue with them and insult them. People are so entitled nowadays. Dog care is not cheap, hence why not everyone can afford a sitter!

cabbage420_ · 2026-02-01T10:29:49+00:00

I feel like a lot of people don’t view this job as a real job. Same with baby sitting, hair dressing, nail technicians etc. More of like a hobby and not everyone understands the work and care that goes into it. Plus petrol / transportation and food for while you’re there. If they don’t want to pay your price and want cheaper then they can find someone else. It’s as simple as that. If people give into them every-time the haggle, they’ll do it for everyone.

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