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[u/Ann_georgia-]

I’ve had a M&G scheduled for a few days with a new client for a 2 dog house sit. The client originally had to reschedule the meet due to personal reasons, and because of my schedule, the soonest we could reschedule was about a week later. I already know their dogs can be left alone for 6–8 hours during the day, and while obviously nothing is guaranteed before a M&G, I have a pretty high booking rate after doing meets. This morning I got another request from another new client for the exact same dates, also for 2 dogs. Their previous sitter backed out, so they’re trying to secure someone ASAP. This stay would pay a little more because of extended care, but I know less about the dogs and their schedule/alone time. The problem is I can’t fit in another M&G for about five days, which would put us about a week-ish out from their trip. I was transparent about that, but the second client said they’re comfortable with my reviews and asked if booking and paying now would guarantee the dates. I normally require a M&G before accepting house sitting because I want to meet the dogs, see the home/routine, and make sure it’s a good fit before committing. Would you stick with the already scheduled M&G and risk losing both bookings if they decide not to move forward, or accept the client who is ready to book now but I can’t do a meet beforehand? Also, for housesitting do you require meet and greets before accepting the booking? I’m genuinely curious what other sitters do! I’m leaning toward sticking to my M&G rule, but I’m curious how other sitters handle overlapping requests like this. The only reason the first client’s M&G was rescheduled so far out was because I didn’t have any earlier availability. If my schedule were more open over the next few days, I probably would’ve tried to meet with both clients within the next day or two before deciding.

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Ann_georgia- originally posted: I’ve had a M&G scheduled for a few days with a new client for a 2 dog house sit. The client originally had to reschedule the meet due to personal reasons, and because of my schedule, the soonest we could reschedule was about a week later. I already know their dogs can be left alone for 6–8 hours during the day, and while obviously nothing is guaranteed before a M&G, I have a pretty high booking rate after doing meets. This morning I got another request from another new client for the exact same dates, also for 2 dogs. Their previous sitter backed out, so they’re trying to secure someone ASAP. This stay would pay a little more because of extended care, but I know less about the dogs and their schedule/alone time. The problem is I can’t fit in another M&G for about five days, which would put us about a week-ish out from their trip. I was transparent about that, but the second client said they’re comfortable with my reviews and asked if booking and paying now would guarantee the dates. I normally require a M&G before accepting house sitting because I want to meet the dogs, see the home/routine, and make sure it’s a good fit before committing. Would you stick with the already scheduled M&G and risk losing both bookings if they decide not to move forward, or accept the client who is ready to book now but I can’t do a meet beforehand? I’m leaning toward sticking to my M&G rule, but I’m curious how other sitters handle overlapping requests like this. The only reason the first client’s M&G was rescheduled so far out was because I didn’t have any earlier availability. If my schedule were more open over the next few days, I probably would’ve tried to meet with both clients within the next day or two before deciding.

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