Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers

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Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers

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A weekly roundup of Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers's key feedback

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High Fees

Many users express frustration over the high fees charged by Rover, which include a significant percentage taken from both sitters and pet owners. This issue affects approximately 20% of users, who feel that the fees are excessive and reduce their earnings significantly. Users suggest that the fees should be more reasonable to improve satisfaction.

Rover takes a large cut from both sitters and clients, making it hard to earn a fair wage.

2

Poor Customer Support

A notable number of users report dissatisfaction with Rover's customer support, describing it as unresponsive and unhelpful. This issue affects around 15% of users, who feel that their concerns are not adequately addressed, leading to unresolved issues and frustration.

Customer service is poor and doesn't help with issues, leaving users frustrated.

3

App Glitches

Users frequently mention technical issues with the app, such as glitches, crashes, and poor functionality, which hinder their ability to use the service effectively. Approximately 10% of users are affected by these technical problems, which disrupt their experience and cause inconvenience.

The app is glitchy and often crashes, making it difficult to use.

4

Unreliable Sitters

Some users have experienced issues with unreliable sitters, including last-minute cancellations and poor service, which undermines trust in the platform. This problem affects about 8% of users, who find it challenging to rely on Rover for consistent and dependable pet care.

Sitters often cancel last minute, leaving pet owners in a bind.

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers
Rover receives mixed feedback. Many users praise the app for its ease of use, reliable sitters, and the ability to find care quickly. However, there are complaints about high fees, app glitches, and poor customer support, with some users experiencing issues with account setup and sitter reliability.

#2 RUNNER UP

PetBacker
PetBacker is generally well-received for its ability to connect users with reliable pet sitters, even in less common locations. Users appreciate the app's verification process and ease of use, though some find the service fees high and the app occasionally glitchy.

#3 Straggler

Wag!
Wag! has a significant amount of negative feedback, with users reporting issues with customer service, app glitches, and high fees. Many users express frustration with the lack of support for walkers and sitters, and some have experienced problems with booking and cancellations.
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Rover—Dog Sitters & Walkers
#1 Users Choice
Rover receives mixed feedback. Many users praise the app for its ease of use, reliable sitters, and the ability to find care quickly. However, there are complaints about high fees, app glitches, and poor customer support, with some users experiencing issues with account setup and sitter reliability.
PetBacker
#2 Runner-up
PetBacker is generally well-received for its ability to connect users with reliable pet sitters, even in less common locations. Users appreciate the app's verification process and ease of use, though some find the service fees high and the app occasionally glitchy.
Wag!
#3 Straggler
Wag! has a significant amount of negative feedback, with users reporting issues with customer service, app glitches, and high fees. Many users express frustration with the lack of support for walkers and sitters, and some have experienced problems with booking and cancellations.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Unjust Terminations
Experienced sitters are being terminated from the platform after isolated incidents, despite having a long history of positive reviews and no prior issues. This approach undermines trust and loyalty among dedicated service providers.
After five years of flawless service, I was terminated for a single incident where no harm was done.
High Fees
Sitters and pet owners are frustrated with the high commission fees, which are perceived as excessive and reduce the overall earnings for sitters. This financial strain discourages continued use of the platform.
Rover's cut is so high that it makes me want to bypass the app entirely.
Poor Customer Support
Users report that customer support is unresponsive and relies heavily on automated responses, failing to address specific issues or provide satisfactory resolutions. This lack of effective support diminishes user confidence in the platform.
Customer service only provides generic responses and never resolves my issues.
Inflexible App Features
The app's inflexibility, such as issues with scheduling and notifications, leads to miscommunications and user frustration. These technical limitations hinder the user experience and operational efficiency.
The app doesn't notify me of schedule conflicts unless I manually check.
Unfair Review System
The review system is perceived as biased, often siding with pet owners and not allowing sitters to contest false negative reviews. This imbalance can damage sitters' reputations unfairly.
Rover allows false negative reviews to remain, even with evidence proving them wrong.
Limited Client Acquisition
Sitters struggle to find new clients through the app, often receiving few or no requests despite paying for profile setup. This issue is exacerbated in low-demand areas, making the platform less viable for sitters.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Unjust Terminations
Experienced sitters are being terminated from the platform after isolated incidents, despite having a long history of positive reviews and no prior issues. This approach undermines trust and loyalty among dedicated service providers.
High Fees
Sitters and pet owners are frustrated with the high commission fees, which are perceived as excessive and reduce the overall earnings for sitters. This financial strain discourages continued use of the platform.
Poor Customer Support
Users report that customer support is unresponsive and relies heavily on automated responses, failing to address specific issues or provide satisfactory resolutions. This lack of effective support diminishes user confidence in the platform.
Inflexible App Features
The app's inflexibility, such as issues with scheduling and notifications, leads to miscommunications and user frustration. These technical limitations hinder the user experience and operational efficiency.
Unfair Review System
The review system is perceived as biased, often siding with pet owners and not allowing sitters to contest false negative reviews. This imbalance can damage sitters' reputations unfairly.
Limited Client Acquisition
Sitters struggle to find new clients through the app, often receiving few or no requests despite paying for profile setup. This issue is exacerbated in low-demand areas, making the platform less viable for sitters.

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Rover's platform is misleading for sitters. I paid $50 for a background check, but the app is inactive in my area, and I received no bookings. They push for more payments to boost visibility, which feels like a scam.
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Rover takes a significant cut from sitters' earnings, and their customer service is unhelpful. I had a perfect rating, but my account was deleted for taking a payment off-site to help a client, with no warning.
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The app's GPS tracking is unreliable, and the recent update broke basic functionality. Photos hang while uploading, and the walk tracking shows incorrect distances, affecting my reputation as a sitter.
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The quotes of the week

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Rover's platform is misleading for sitters. I paid $50 for a background check, but the app is inactive in my area, and I received no bookings. They push for more payments to boost visibility, which feels like a scam.
Candice Wu
App Store
Rover takes a significant cut from sitters' earnings, and their customer service is unhelpful. I had a perfect rating, but my account was deleted for taking a payment off-site to help a client, with no warning.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app's GPS tracking is unreliable, and the recent update broke basic functionality. Photos hang while uploading, and the walk tracking shows incorrect distances, affecting my reputation as a sitter.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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