I’ve been reading more about AI and have been delving into it a bit more to see what it can do with various emails, texts and posts.
On another forum thread, I read how even though hosts are prompted when designing their listings to click a box to indicate how long pets can be left alone, this information is not visible to the sitter. This is rather important for a potential to know prior to applying for a sit. Our pets can be left along for long periods however one of our dogs doesn’t use the dog door and may have accidents if left alone too long.
I ran my intended phrase thru the free AI text generator provide by Microsoft Copilot.
Me to Copilot:
Please rewrite this phrase: Our pets can be left alone for a good part of the day, with access to the outdoors via a pet door, with the exception of the small black dog who refuses to use the pet door. He needs to be encouraged to go outside 2-3 times per day or there may be accidents but because he’s tiny, it’s not much of an issue (small puddles and poops if it happens at all).
Copilot:
Certainly! Here’s a polished and slightly more concise version of your phrase:
Our pets are fine being left alone for most of the day and can access the outdoors through a pet door—except for the small black dog, who refuses to use it. He needs to be prompted to go outside two to three times daily to avoid accidents, though any mishaps are minor due to his size (just small puddles or poops, if any).
Copilot adds: Would you like it to sound more formal, humorous, or tailored for a specific audience like a pet sitter or landlord?
Me: Yes, please phrase this in a humorous way
Copilot:
Sure thing! Here’s a humorous spin on your original phrase:
Our pets are pretty independent and can hang out solo for most of the day, thanks to their magical portal to the outdoors (aka the pet door). All except the small black dog, who treats the pet door like it’s a trap set by wizards. He requires gentle persuasion to venture outside 2–3 times a day, or he might leave behind tiny “surprises.” Thankfully, he’s fun-sized, so any puddles or poops are more of a polite inconvenience than a full-blown disaster.
Copilot adds: Want it even more playful or tailored for a specific audience like a pet sitter or Airbnb guest?
Me: Please rewrite this phrase tailored for a pet sitter:
Absolutely! Here’s a version tailored specifically for a pet sitter:
The pets are fine being left alone for most of the day and can go outside through the pet door—except for the small black dog, who’s convinced the pet door is a trap. He’ll need a little encouragement to head out two to three times a day, or he might have a small accident indoors. Luckily, he’s tiny, so any messes are minimal (think petite puddles and micro poops).
Copilot added: “Let me know if you’d like to add feeding instructions or quirks for each pet—I can help you build a full sitter guide!
I’m impressed.
Me: Write a comment about a post on AI in the TrustedHousesitters forum
AI: Interesting topic! I get why some people might be wary of AI being used here, especially if it means less genuine communication between owners and sitters. Transparency and honesty are key for trust in our community. That said, I think tools that help with clarity or language skills can be useful, as long as the heart behind the message is still there. What do you all reckon?
