Dog Sitter question

[Anonymous]

Our dog has to be confined/crated when we aren't home due to some destructive tendencies. We used to board him, but he developed some anxieties to other dogs, so now will need more individual care. Is it reasonable to expect a dog sitter (through Rover or other means) to be at our house most of the day? We'd be open to their house, too, but it seems most already own dogs which in many cases won't go well. I'm ok with crating for part of the day, I just hate the thought of him crated often. (Yes, we are working on anxiety and destructive tendencies. Dog is a 'teenager'.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our dog has to be confined/crated when we aren't home due to some destructive tendencies. We used to board him, but he developed some anxieties to other dogs, so now will need more individual care. Is it reasonable to expect a dog sitter (through Rover or other means) to be at our house most of the day? We'd be open to their house, too, but it seems most already own dogs which in many cases won't go well. I'm ok with crating for part of the day, I just hate the thought of him crated often. (Yes, we are working on anxiety and destructive tendencies. Dog is a 'teenager'.)

What breed?

[Anonymous]

I just think you have to be very clear and upfront about the job. Many people do this one the side and will have day jobs that will have them outside the home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our dog has to be confined/crated when we aren't home due to some destructive tendencies. We used to board him, but he developed some anxieties to other dogs, so now will need more individual care. Is it reasonable to expect a dog sitter (through Rover or other means) to be at our house most of the day? We'd be open to their house, too, but it seems most already own dogs which in many cases won't go well. I'm ok with crating for part of the day, I just hate the thought of him crated often. (Yes, we are working on anxiety and destructive tendencies. Dog is a 'teenager'.)

What breed?

Mixed breed rescue, medium sized, not pitt. He is very good/sweet with people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our dog has to be confined/crated when we aren't home due to some destructive tendencies. We used to board him, but he developed some anxieties to other dogs, so now will need more individual care. Is it reasonable to expect a dog sitter (through Rover or other means) to be at our house most of the day? We'd be open to their house, too, but it seems most already own dogs which in many cases won't go well. I'm ok with crating for part of the day, I just hate the thought of him crated often. (Yes, we are working on anxiety and destructive tendencies. Dog is a 'teenager'.)

What breed?

Mixed breed rescue, medium sized, not pitt. He is very good/sweet with people.

Unless you have done the DNA most likely your dog IS part pit. My dog who looks nothing like a pit has 10 percent American pit bull terrier. She looks Lab ( which she has) and chow which she also has. I happened to find a Rover sitter that except for going out short periods just stays with my dog. You have to read their bio very closely and then interview them.

[Anonymous]

Be clear about your expectations regarding the length of time you want to Sitter to be at your house. You will need to pay more a lot more for what it’s called “constant care”. I used to do rover and I made my $ off Multiple bookings or walks in a day, so if you’re my only client then you’ll need to compensate my time accordingly

[Anonymous]

You just need to ask them how much time they expect to spend with your dog. If they also offer walks they are likely going to have to leave for several hours mid day to serve other clients. A lot of rover sitters advertise that they work from home, so I would look for one of those sitters.