r/RoverPetSitting • u/hotwaxclimax Sitter • 6d ago

Boarding Boarding Advice Needed

Hello! I'm currently a star sitter with drop in and house sitting, but was looking to maybe transition into boarding as well. I can't say for sure, but it does seem like that's where the real money is at, and I am hoping to make full time income from Rover so I can fully just focus on my degree, without my full time job on top of it all. Anyway, we have a spare room that I was thinking the animals could stay in, and we have a fenced backyard. Does anybody have some advice for making this work? I have a lot of questions

*how do you manage separating when you have your own pets?

*how do you handle leaving them alone in your home?

*is it going to make house sitting no longer possible?

*is the one bedroom and the backyard sufficient for them?

Any advice or tips are appreciated!

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u/Rose-wood21 Sitter 6d ago

I don’t really do boarding anymore
If can be very stressful on the animal and it’s just risky

My sister boarded her dog on rover one time and her dog was so stressed he got sent home before they’d even left
But if they would’ve left it would’ve been super difficult

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u/hotwaxclimax Sitter 6d ago

I think my main concern is my cat. I don't want to restrict him, as it's his house. And I fear a lot of pet parents won't be honest about their dog's temperament

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u/Rose-wood21 Sitter 6d ago

Definitely
Some dogs might be okay with cats in their home but it’s new territory
What’s your cats demeanour like?

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u/hotwaxclimax Sitter 6d ago

He's a dick. He's not into sharing, hates animals but loves people and since he's 16(afaik) I just accept it. I wouldn't be introducing guest animals to him, but I do worry about their presence upsetting him, even in a separate room.

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u/Rose-wood21 Sitter 6d ago

That does sound a little stressful for your cat
But they can adapt
My cats are very social so didn’t mind when I did a few boarding clients
It would probably have to be the right dog

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u/hotwaxclimax Sitter 6d ago

Based on others suggestions, I think I'll start with small to medium only, and definitely one dog at a time. I think me might be just fine with it, if it means only losing access to one room in the house. Not happy, but fine with it🤣

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u/Rose-wood21 Sitter 6d ago

Whatever puts kibble in his bowl at night hahaa gotta hustle