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bamagal62

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1. I move often and have to then

Reply to AKwannabe (Original post)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 12:27 PM

Nov 10

find new pet sitters/house sitters. I NEVER use Rover. I usually find a company or person that is bonded and insured. I also look for one that will have a consistent pet/house sitter and not just their currently available employee. My dog is too anxious around strangers. Word of mouth is a great way to go if you want to start small. (I have found very few people want to share who their dog walker/house sitters is if they like them!!! They don’t want to have to share them at holiday or vacation time!!!LOL!) If they tell me they cannot guarantee the same dog walker, I move on. Hope that helps!

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Any pet/house sitters out there? I am starting a new career... [View all] AKwannabe Nov 10 OP

I move often and have to then bamagal62 Nov 10 #1

Thank you for your input and experience AKwannabe Nov 10 #3

My daughter uses petsitters Marthe48 Nov 10 #2

Thanks for your input AKwannabe Nov 10 #4

I take care of my grandpets Marthe48 Nov 10 #6

I agree, bamagal62 Nov 10 #5