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aweitzm1 · 11-19-2015, 12:57 PM

I am pretty pissed off right now. I have had a dog walker for the past 6 weeks and she has been great to my knowledge. I know I got a steal with what I pay her but I also feel I am pretty easy going and not demanding of her. She is young but I felt responsible. She came with excellent references as well. Well today she texted me that she took the boys out for their walk and gave the usual fresh water and treats. But they did not poop.

I was concerned because she usually texts me when she arrives and leaves. Well today she never texted me when she arrived. She also is very aware of the camera I have on my dogs so I can see them throughout the day. Well I went back on my recorded videos and she was never there! I even asked her what time she arrived and she said 1:15 pm. My video at 1:20 pm clearly shows them still in the kitchen.

I am pretty accommodating when she has to cancel on me even at the last minute. I rearrange my plans and make sure I go straight home after work to let them out. I even always pay her for the walk because I pay her by the week no matter how many times I use her.

What I cannot stand is being LIED to. I would have been fine is she would have just told me the truth. Now I wonder how many times she did not show up before. I know I should expect this because I get what I paid for but have some work ethic.

I don't like confrontation and have not discussed this with her yet because I am too upset. What I did do is contact the other dog walker I interviewed last month and see if I can work something out with her. She is insured/bonded not young and has her own business as a dog walker. Unfortunately, I went with the cheaper walker. I am having her come next Wed to meet with Boomer and Thumper. Its not that Boomer and Thumper can't wait until I get home but they enjoy their routine and being walked. I also know they will be fine if I need to run an errand before getting home.

I am thinking of texting my dog walker tomorrow and letting her know that next week will be her last week and not mention anything about today. I don't want any drama. I just hope she has the decency to return my apt keys or else I will need to change the locks which my super would not be happy about.

Thanks for letting me vent.

11-19-2015, 12:57 PM	#1
aweitzm1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY Posts: 723	Dog walker vent! I am pretty pissed off right now. I have had a dog walker for the past 6 weeks and she has been great to my knowledge. I know I got a steal with what I pay her but I also feel I am pretty easy going and not demanding of her. She is young but I felt responsible. She came with excellent references as well. Well today she texted me that she took the boys out for their walk and gave the usual fresh water and treats. But they did not poop. I was concerned because she usually texts me when she arrives and leaves. Well today she never texted me when she arrived. She also is very aware of the camera I have on my dogs so I can see them throughout the day. Well I went back on my recorded videos and she was never there! I even asked her what time she arrived and she said 1:15 pm. My video at 1:20 pm clearly shows them still in the kitchen. I am pretty accommodating when she has to cancel on me even at the last minute. I rearrange my plans and make sure I go straight home after work to let them out. I even always pay her for the walk because I pay her by the week no matter how many times I use her. What I cannot stand is being LIED to. I would have been fine is she would have just told me the truth. Now I wonder how many times she did not show up before. I know I should expect this because I get what I paid for but have some work ethic. I don't like confrontation and have not discussed this with her yet because I am too upset. What I did do is contact the other dog walker I interviewed last month and see if I can work something out with her. She is insured/bonded not young and has her own business as a dog walker. Unfortunately, I went with the cheaper walker. I am having her come next Wed to meet with Boomer and Thumper. Its not that Boomer and Thumper can't wait until I get home but they enjoy their routine and being walked. I also know they will be fine if I need to run an errand before getting home. I am thinking of texting my dog walker tomorrow and letting her know that next week will be her last week and not mention anything about today. I don't want any drama. I just hope she has the decency to return my apt keys or else I will need to change the locks which my super would not be happy about. Thanks for letting me vent.