Jenn
Wish this was around sooner
I honestly had a friend join and told her you simply do not know if you will like it or can handle other peoples dogs like this unless you try. For her it was a success. For me I have found that not all clients are the same. I have refused to work with clients who have reached out to me because I have been told I need to quit my job to be home 24/7 for their dogs needs because they knew she had seperation anxiety. In my listing I state I work during the week but I am home for a quick pee break during lunch and we go to my complexs private dog park daily (weather permitting). We have to many full site dog day cares in my area to be able to earn enough to quit my day job. Honestly vet your clients because in the end you do not need people who are not going to be respectful of you. First night every (small) dog tends to poop or protest on their first stay. Get a steam cleaner if you have carpet. Also make a note of what they take over including toys. I have a hoarding dog who hides toys in mass piles in 3 different spots. Sometimes we dont find them for months after.

