# Coaching newbies

**URL:** <https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/coaching-newbies/75582>\
**Category:** Sitter Questions, Advice & Chat\
**Created:** [22 March 2026 11:22 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/coaching-newbies/75582 "2026-03-22T11:22:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![MerryPuppins](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/merrypuppins/32/38890_2.png) [@MerryPuppins](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/MerryPuppins)\
**Post date:** [27 March 2026 14:23 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/coaching-newbies/75582/21 "2026-03-27T14:23:45Z")

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> [@MTBer](#):
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> Now when I do a videochat, it is so clear to me when we are a good match, its easy, we align, questions on both ends are not purely one sided to the sit, etc. This was hard to understand as a new HO for me until I “felt” the connection plus the advice from my friend who is a longtime THS sitter told me “you will know” when it is the right sitter.

This is my experience as well, as a Sitter…I pretty much “just know.” Most often our calls are more like a get-to-know you chat. The basic logistical questions get covered, but if the overall vibe is good/friendly and we have a few laughs during the convo, I generally feel that whatever else comes up can be worked out…and so far, so good. 😊

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**Author:** ![anon52083843](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@anon52083843](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/anon52083843)\
**Post date:** [27 March 2026 16:30 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/coaching-newbies/75582/22 "2026-03-27T16:30:11Z")

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I was recommended by another HO with whom I am now friends. I visited the house and met the dog of the new member. She’d already joined and listed some dates before I was put in contact. She also has already filled the other dates that I couldn’t make. The only loser is THS, they won’t be getting any sit fees on this occasion. The mutual fiend is also a member but we don’t use THS for her dates, why would we? I think the new member is getting off to a great start, she’s had some help and suggestions from another HO and a sitter. How often does that happen? As for me, there’s no risk whatsoever. If the sit should be cancelled I’ll shrug my shoulders and carry on.

I’m doing as many sits as I can without using THS. I’m not a fan of vulture capitalism.

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