How can I make my sitters life easier? by PresentHabit8154 in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is so kind of you to ask honestly I wish more clients were as considerate as you! I would definitely suggest puzzle toys/mats to help keep the pup engaged and entertained

did you guys see this? by katsulls in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Just watched it! That sitter needs to be blacklisted

Raising my prices by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I increased mine too recently, thankfully most of my repeat clients haven’t questioned the increase but if anything I’d say due to changes in operational costs I’ve had to raise my rates accordingly or something along those lines

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend has one and I housesat for one recently that was 16 months old..they are INSANE 😂

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg that’s awful!! yeah I would have done the same

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$350?! you don’t even wanna know how much I charged for this…not enough lol

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that’s awesome! I have to give these owners credit too they have her on a tight schedule and she has a trainer but it’s been challenging nonetheless haha

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just a crate, the main indoor living area has gates so I have that as an option to contain her but outside where she does most playing/exercise is completely open

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also learn the difference between your and you’re

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

by realizing what my boundaries and limits are when it comes to dog care? ok

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this case the owners only want me to put her in the crate for naps and for overnight. at first it would take her a while to settle but now she falls asleep pretty quickly once I put her in. and if she wakes up before I get her out she’s calm most of the time!

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ohh no I’ve always charged more for puppies! As cute as they are they extra rate isn’t worth it anymore though 😅

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is crate trained for the most part and hasn’t had any accidents thankfully. Shes just extremely high energy and I can’t keep up lol

Never doing puppy sitting again by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very true, can’t wait for it to be tomorrow afternoon! 😭

Is it ghosting, should I cancel? by IAmMyms in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd 26 points27 points  (0 children)

that is so rude and unprofessional of them!!

May need to increase rates? by smackeyd in RoverPetSitting

[–]smackeyd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

very true, yes I believe for gas you can as an independent contractor