Good morning!! I have been working hard these days on creating my website (with the help of an ai tool). I am very proud of the result. It will soon have an official domain name. I am wondering if someone would like to check it out and provide some feedback? Thanks in advance and have a great day!! https://melodic-stroopwafel-8dab29.netlify.app/

Had an unfortunate situation at the gate yesterday. Client didn’t want to follow a basic safety procedure for pickup/drop-off—specifically how we park and how dogs exit the vehicle. He felt his way was fine and didn’t want to follow the system. Here’s the reality: In this business, safety isn’t optional—it’s the foundation. Dogs need to go home safe. Clients need to feel confident. And the environment has to stay controlled so nothing escalates unnecessarily. Our procedures exist for a reason: no loose dogs in the wrong place no client-to-client interactions in the driveway no unpredictable moments during transitions If someone won’t follow that at the gate, it doesn’t get better later. This was a $400/week client—about $5,000/year. I still turned it down. Because long-term success in this business isn’t about how many clients you take. It’s about how consistently safe and controlled your environment is. One person ignoring structure can create risk for: other dogs other clients The neighborhood your reputation Not worth it. If you’re building this out on Rover, remember: You’re not just watching dogs—you’re running a system. And the system only works if you enforce it. As you look for new clients, make sure you’re not collecting the wrong ones.

The other day I was invited to an entrepreneurial networking event. I had never participated in one of those. I never had a reason until now. I thought it would be cheesy. And, admittedly, I I felt intimidated. I consider myself a small business owner with my pet sitting project. I was afraid that they might not take me seriously. I was afraid to be judged because I don’t wear formal clothing and high heels. All that were my fear talking. I attended. Discussed with many amazing people and already have people referring my services in their network. And I learned about interesting resources that could support my project in the area. Exciting!! Happy Sunday everyone!!

Hello, Here is the link to my Rover profile. The text that I added is in French, but I am hoping there are other areas that can be reviewed. Thanks in advance! https://r.rover.com/JPWvTv 🐾

Welcome. You’re in the right place. This is a free, real-world Rover guide built from actual experience—not theory, not hype. Everything you need to start (or fix) your Rover setup is here. 👉 Step 1: Introduce Yourself First, head to the Q&A Community Chat and make a short intro post: - Who you are - Where you’re located - Where you’re at on Rover (brand new, stuck, or already booking) This keeps the community human and moving. 👉 Step 2: Go to the Classroom & Start Part 1 Next, click Classroom and start: Rover Field Manual — Part 1 This covers: - Whether Rover actually makes sense for you - What types of dogs you should (and should not) accept - How your home, schedule, and life set your limits Take your time here. This part saves people a lot of mistakes. 👉 Step 3: Post Your Dog & Setup Plan After finishing Part 1, make a second post in the community sharing: - The types of dogs you plan to accept - Your setup (apartment, yard, acreage, other dogs, etc.) 🔓 Unlocking Part 2 Once you’ve made those two posts, you’ll naturally pick up a few likes from the community. That’s what unlocks Rover Field Manual — Part 2. It usually happens pretty quickly, though it may not be instant. Part 2 is where things get real: - Your Rover profile that actually gets booked - Owner communication & meet-and-greets - First stays, drop-offs, and mistakes to avoid - Scaling, limits, and what’s next Final Note No perfection required. Just participate, be honest, and do the work. Welcome to the pack. Come on — let’s go. 🐾