Dog Sitter Contemplates Requesting For Increase In Previously Agreed Price After Finding Out Dog Has Separation Anxiety
The world is obsessed with dogs. Don’t believe us? Run a quick search, and you’d find that dogs are the most popular pet choice worldwide.
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However, owning a dog may put a stop to things like spontaneous trips and will increase your responsibilities.
Thankfully there are ways to work around this, including hiring a dog sitter. Yet, even this requires much effort, as not everyone is a suitable dog sitter.
We found a story on the AITA subreddit that highlights the stresses that come with dog sitting.
OP shared that he had agreed to dog sit for his mother’s coworker, as she was going on a trip. He had decided on charging a fee of $20 a night for five days.
However, OP soon found himself in a bind. He shared that he fell sick, and the dog was uncomfortable in it's new surrounding.
After observing the dog's behavior, including the fact that it continued following his mum around, it was obvious that the dog had separation anxiety.
OP then shared that he would request his mother’s coworker to pay him $150 instead of $100 because she had failed to disclose her dog’s health issue. However, this didn't go down well with his dad.
To close the case, OP headed to the court of Reddit to ask the critical question of AITA.
An important case for the Reddit community to deliberate upon
Let's dig into the details
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Interestingly, OP shared an update on the matter.
The Reddit community gave their verdict on the matter:
"Big YTA. Sounds like he’s just being a dog and you were not prepared for dog sitting."
"YTA...That isn't "separation anxiety," it's confusion and stress and it's completely normal."
"That's not dog sitting. If I were his owner, I wouldn't even want to pay you the $100."
"That's just a fairly normal issue with animals. They aren't happy when their surroundings change."
"I'm not experienced with dogs, and even I can tell you're pet sitting incorrectly."
"You said you know how to take care of dogs but you clearly don't."
"Don't try to renegotiate the money. Be a class act, don't complain about the dog when you return him"
"There is a very good chance that some of the whining is from being locked inside all day and not getting any physical/mental stimulation"
"YTA. Sounds like the dog just isn’t given proper attention."
"You aren't doing a good job dogsitting and now you want to raise the price? YTA"
"Honor the agreed upon terms and if asked to dog-sit again, then re-negotiate the price."
"The owner might not have known about the separation anxiety"
"The onus is on you to ask questions like this. Most professional dog sitters know what questions to ask (and know how to deal with anxiety issues)."
The Reddit community unanimously agrees that OP is the A-hole, as he didn't seem to do a good job in taking care of the dog.
However, OP wasn't going to swallow the bashing without a response. In an edit to his original post, he argued his expertise in catering to dogs and even highlighted his vast experience.
You’re the judge now. Do you think OP is the A-hole in this situation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!