I got to meet some awesome people and animals and got to see each ones different personalities!
What I wish was different
I wish river didn’t take out 20% of my paycheck
Advice
It’s an amazing job, you make your own schedule and can do school work while getting paid!
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Dog walker
July 2020 • Torrance, CA
What I liked
The flexibility and scheduling for this site. Super easy to use and got lots of requests.
What I wish was different
They take quite a big tax out when I get a good gig that is a lot of money which is fine but sometimes it’s really big.
Advice
Try something new! This app is totally worth the background check and the clients are very sweet.
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Dog sit
June 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
I love animals, so I really enjoyed being hands on with so many dogs.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more business around my area. Since I live in a low income neighborhood, not many people are willing to pay a lot for my services, so I have lower my wages.
Advice
I highly recommend Rover, its such a heart warming job!
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Dog Walker
May 2018 • North Chesterfield, VA
What I liked
I loved scheduling appointments to walk dogs on my own time. I also got to be outside, and play with dogs, so what’s not to like?
What I wish was different
I wish that Rover compensated some gas money.
Advice
I would advise always creating a calendar and double checking the day before that all the walk times are correct.
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Dog Sitter
June - August 2019 • Castle Rock, CO
What I liked
Freedom to choose my own schedule - when I worked and when I didn't
What I wish was different
Rover took 20% of my profits
Advice
Set your prices lower until you get enough good reviews to raise your prices
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Animal Caregiver
June 2019 • Danville, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed being able to create my own rates and work around my own availability. It was also fun to meet the new fur babies every week.
What I wish was different
The funds to be released quicker.
Advice
In order to work for Rover, you have to be reliable and organized. You do not want to miss any appointments, and your clients are relying on you to take care of a member of their family while they are away.
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Dog caretaker
June 2019 • Germantown, MD
What I liked
I liked learning to care for dogs. Assessing and meeting their needs, sharing a bond with them. The experience allowed me to grow as a person and realize how much I love tending to the needs of others and making them feel safe around me. This job made me really happy.
What I wish was different
I wish I could do this job for a longer period of time, as I stated before I was really happy during my time as a Rover sitter, however, my availability is limited to summer vacation and holiday breaks.
Advice
Keep in mind that pets are special members of the family and they should be treated as such. They are
deserving of the same amount of love, attention, and respect that you'd give to your loved ones.
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Dog Sitter
May 2019 • Chestertown, MD
What I liked
I love dogs so getting paid to hang out with them was perfect for me.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a more stable schedule.
Advice
Definitely have a love for dogs if this is something you're looking to do.
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Pet Setting
May 2019 • Branchburg, NJ
What I liked
It was great the people on Rover are very nice and I have had repeat jobs.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Dog Walker
January 2015 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
I love setting my own schedule and prices. It gave me the flexibility to go to school and take vacations
What I wish was different
Nothing, I really enjoy what I do.
Advice
Be patient, humble and transparent with your clients. Most interactions are through an app so subtleties in dialogue don't always manifest in text form, causing confusion.
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Dog walker
July 2018 • Ashburn, VA
What I liked
Meeting all the different clients and their pets
What I wish was different
I wish some of the clients had stopped canceling walk requests or never replying to messages
Advice
Stay organized, keep a notebook with all the clients and their information, do a great job taking care of their pets and they will usually hire you again
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Pet Sitter
May - July 2018 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
I got to choose my own hours and pick who I got to work with. Often times, the owners asked for my service next year too!
What I wish was different
The notification setting was kind of whacky at first because someone canceled a job but I wasn't aware until after I showed up at the house.
Advice
Don't be disappointed if you don't get a lot of jobs at first. Also, if you can house sit as well, that will get you a lot more jobs.
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Dog walker
April 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
Flexible, make your own clients and build a personal rapport with clients.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Pet Care
July 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Flexible, could work whenever there was free time and you were in a close location.
What I wish was different
Advice
It's relatively easy going, but a lot of unexpected things can happen so try to be prepared.
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Dog Sitter
January 2018 • Oregon City, OR
What I liked
Flexible
What I wish was different
Dont notify me about requests that don't line up with the services I provide
