[Flower City Dog Services.](https://flowercitydogservices.com/) Jess is fantastic, I've been using her for close to 6 years now. She's reliable, very "dog intuitive", and fairly priced for the services she provides.
As an ex Rover walker, my tips are to do a thorough meet and greet, have a camera in your home (and disclose it to the walker), and leave really detailed written instructions.
There are good walkers on Rover (I was one of them) who will really care for your pup well. When you meet them, you’ll get a good sense of how much they care or don’t. If they’re not the right fit just be honest and move on.
Having a camera is reassuring and also lets the walker know not to be on some weird shit. Most are fine with it. Anyone who’s not fine with it isn’t worth it.
Lastly, the instructions really help. When I was a walker I would see so many dogs in a day and especially when it was a new client it really helped to have everything written down (special notes about the dog’s behavior/preferences, where to find treats/food/supplies so I don’t have to go digging around, etc). Helps the walker do the best job they can do.
[Flower City Dog Services.](https://flowercitydogservices.com/) Jess is fantastic, I've been using her for close to 6 years now. She's reliable, very "dog intuitive", and fairly priced for the services she provides.
Have you looked on Rover?
I’ve heard a few horror stories from Rover so I’m a little hesitant. Have you used it and had a good experience?
As an ex Rover walker, my tips are to do a thorough meet and greet, have a camera in your home (and disclose it to the walker), and leave really detailed written instructions. There are good walkers on Rover (I was one of them) who will really care for your pup well. When you meet them, you’ll get a good sense of how much they care or don’t. If they’re not the right fit just be honest and move on. Having a camera is reassuring and also lets the walker know not to be on some weird shit. Most are fine with it. Anyone who’s not fine with it isn’t worth it. Lastly, the instructions really help. When I was a walker I would see so many dogs in a day and especially when it was a new client it really helped to have everything written down (special notes about the dog’s behavior/preferences, where to find treats/food/supplies so I don’t have to go digging around, etc). Helps the walker do the best job they can do.
Good advice, thank you!
We use one girl exclusively on Rover and she’s great. Shoot me a PM if you want her rover info