[Arrival and Departure Times Trusted Housesitters] Hi everyone! Earlier this month, we let you know that we’re introducing new features throughout December. We’ve been exploring ways to improve the experience, by learning from members about what helps sits go well and where things can be cleare…

I just read a listing for a 3-night sit for one cat that has an automatic feeder and robot litter box. Arrival time - 8 - 10 am Departure time - 10 - 11:30 pm How can such a late-night departure in a large city be necessary for a cat sit, or considerate of the sitter? They may also need an early …

As I look for sittings I am reading all of the extra information. As @Snowbird says, some of the timings don’t make sense. I see this new feature as an excuse for the pet owner to input onerous timings. Besides putting unsociable timings, many are stating that the dog(s) can be left for only up to …

[image] Snowbird: @Mark please get clarification on what is a can and what is a must for new data sections being added or updated. Thank you. Existing listings which are being edited* are also being asked to be updated. *since this new feature was enabled.

Mark, I asked you for clarification using two specific words - can or must - but you have not addressed those. Perhaps the wording of your response was given to you, rather than written by you. Being asked suggests an option rather than a requirement. If that’s the case, both Arrival & Departure Tim…

“I don’t plan on doing anymore THS sits…” I read to the end looking for the why….this could be it’s own topic! I was surprised when I read this….

@HelloOutThere Without wanting to go off topic - there’s an explanation on this thread … [image] Too soon? smiling_face Xmas bookings The last minute cancellation of a month long sit ( which THS can do nothing about ) on the same day of the booking fee announcement ( along with the suggestion t…

I notice that arrival times are starting to populate on more listings, with a number of them specifying early arrival times that I’d consider unreasonable if hosts don’t invite sitters to stay the night before. I consider this a red flag that hosts might be entitled. Maybe they’re not and they’re ju…

No one will be monitoring arrival and departure times. However, this could lead to the increased use of cameras and mistrust . The more restrictions there are, the less trust and goodwill there will be between the HO and the PS. Communication will not be as smooth. People will gradually stop using…

[image] Maggie8K: For me, that’s the clincher, The clincher for you is a new feature that you describe as a useful flag for weeding out inconsiderate or entitled hosts? I would have thought such a feature would make THS more valued. I must be confused or misunderstanding something.

For nearly three years of membership, I’ve had zero problems with prospective hosts and arrival or departure times. We’d just discuss in straightforward ways that worked for us mutually. I came across zero unreasonable asks when it came to that, even with sits that I ended up declining for other rea…

Arrival & Departure Times Are Here: Let’s Start Every Sit with Clear Expectations

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Without wanting to go off topic - there’s an explanation on this thread …

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Arrival & Departure Times Are Here: Let’s Start Every Sit with Clear Expectations

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