I have observed a lot of forum dialog on the topic of how to leave an honest critical review. I offer the start of a “secret code” for sitters to use to help other sitters understand the issues and quirks of a home, pet, or home owner, or sit. This is just a start, please add your own favorite eup…

@Newpetlover is right, this topic was originally stared before reviews were blind. At that time, the only way to pass on information in the review without risking a retaliatory poor review was to word it like many of the examples mentioned. With blind reviews, this is no longer necessary and review…

We’re not unless we speak the language of the heart, everything is subjective interpretation.

@Amparo I think @anon1411559 was saying that about the NZ farm experience very “tongue in cheek” :wink:

I hope the dog didn’t think I was torturing her by not slipping her snacks every time I went into the kitchen! – Dog was constantly begging for food. X is # miles away by car – if you’re not willing to walk that, you’d better have a car. (no public transport) (dog) is surprisingly strong, but a sw…

Just joined THS and wondered why don’t sitters/owners leave honest reviews about a negative experience? Does it have a poor, future impact?

This is funny😆 I like how the issues are universal, very energetic dogs, dog accidents, obsessive with updates- especially when it’s your first day getting your bearings and they want an update straightaway, and constantly before you have a chance to do it… Sometimes you get an idea from the listin…

Having a pet sleep with you shouldn’t be problematic IF its known when you apply for a sit. Most definately a question to ask if not on the listing. I make it very clear that my dog has to sleep with the sitter on my listing, and its always discussed on a phone call.

@Pawtastic I agree with you on keeping in contact. I usually have a good texting relationship with the owners by the time they’re leaving. I also have a routine, which I make the owners aware of, in that I notify them within that first 24 hrs of the pet’s bathroom and feeding routines that day. I th…

[image] Laluna: obsessive with updates- especially when it’s your first day settling in and they message you straight away I don’t actually mind keeping in close touch with owners, especially if they are new to THS or a bit more anxious about their pets. I almost always send a text or two th…

I always send an update later the first day (if we arrived in the morning) and first thing the next day so that owners know everything is good. I must admit I don’t apply for sits when the owners want several updates a day for the whole of their trip and I am seeing quite a few of those lately.

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Colin 1 July 2022 11:22 23

There is much discussion on this in previous threads - put some search words on the spy glass icon at the top right hand corner of the page - here is one of the main ones …

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