I remember your posts regarding this back in March, @shelleybean : Should I complain further to trusted house sitters?
I hope your dogs are now back to what’s normal for them? It’s clearly something which is still troubling you.
Going forwards, I’d recommend that you should agree arrival and departure plans with the sitter, in writing, and use a reliable commincations platform (we always use WhatsApp, once a sit is confirmed). State your expectations very clearly in your listing (if you prefer that the dogs shouldn’t be left for more than 2 hours or to accompany sitters on outings, be specific). State in your Welcome Guide how often you’d like updates and via which format, then applicants know the score.
Be honest with yourself about what kind of people your dogs best adjust to, and be honest with sitters about any issues they’ll likely encounter (like excessive barking, day or night). To find the right match, it’s important to be transparent. Don’t take risks or test the unknown, if you want the best outcomes for both pets and sitters.
In short, I’d recommend being proactive rather than reactive.
Wishing you the best of luck, going forwards.