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[@alisondrasnin1277]

Great video. Thanks. I have just signed up to find a petsitter for a 2 mo vacation this summer. After 3 days I am very impressed with this site. I have gotten 10 applications so far to sit with my pets. I live in a resort town. I do not expect the sitter to be with pets 24/7. I would hope they would enjoy where I live has to offer

[@roadjesstraveled]

That’s awesome! Sounds like the perfect resource for you. Thanks for watching!

[@Salouaibaline]

Thank you for sharing these tips, Jess. Fellow Housesitter here and I found everything you mentioned accurate, even 2 years later. Cheers.

[@roadjesstraveled]

Glad to hear. Happy to help! ❤️ Thanks for watching.

[@aaronmarkham4424]

Just need some advice. My family is PCSing/Military is moving us to Chicago for work. We own a home there but our stuff is not there. We are traveling for about a month. The downside is the house will be pretty much empty of furniture and stuff. So someone could stay there but nothing but the cat, it’s food, and whatnot will be there…

[@roadjesstraveled]

@@aaronmarkham4424 Hello! I am not seeing a question here, are you asking if you can have a sitter stay there to care for your cat? That may be a hard sell for most people. I would be very clear in your listing and offer to provide a blow-up bed etc. Good luck with the move and thank you/ your family for your service!

[@Salouaibaline]

@@aaronmarkham4424 are you looking to have a house sitter in your empty house? I wouldn’t recommend it. The house sitter often works from home and having wifi and a home setup is important for the sitter and your pet. That’s my opinion 😉

[@naturegirlfromny]

I am a Trusted Housesitter and I have had 3 good experiences with sits so far. I have been to Virginia, Rhode Island, and a local sit in Albany, NY. I only have sat for cats and find that it gives me time to explore the area and get out a bit. I would suggest if you have particular needs, you should ask about them ahead of time. I had one sit where a litter box was in my bedroom and the "bed" was a very hard and narrow daybed. Meanwhile, the owners had a king size bed that sat untouched except for the cats sleeping on it! I can understand why people don't like strangers sleeping in their bed, but if I had a guest or free sitter, I would want them to be comfortable!

[@roadjesstraveled]

I totally get it!! Thanks for watching!

[@jenniferscehnet729]

Great video, I absolutely appreciate it! It does say on the housesitter site that one of the memberships has a money back guarantee. And thanks for the discount code too by the way!

[@roadjesstraveled]

Anytime - thanks for watching Jennifer!

[@natalienakayama3479]

Thank you for the video! It was quite helpful. A question... I completely understand that caring for the pets and plants are part of the deal, but have you found time to explore a little of whatever area you’re in? Do you ever suspect that an owner has placed hidden cameras and spies on you? (Not that I would do anything shady whatsoever!) Is most of your experience just you housesitting alone? Do you ever feel safety is an issue? Thank you!!

[@roadjesstraveled]

I've never heard of a "nanny cam" situation but that doesn't mean it's not possible! There are always crazies out there so you have to use your best judgment. As far as time away from the pets, it really depends on how high maintenenced they are. If they need walks (eg. dogs) 2-3x a day, day trips may be tricky. If it's something like a low maintenced cat, then you can probably get away.

[@Eyrenville]

Delightful video. I'm looking for a house-sitter and frustrated as few offers. Great to see it from the other side.

[@roadjesstraveled]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you find a sitter soon.

[@beachbum4805]

honestly if you are a house sitter don't expect amazing job to be done you expect free jobs for what would cost hundreds or thousand. if you want to house sit in different areas use rover get paid and choose where you want to be.

[@roadjesstraveled]

That’s fair! Thanks for watching :)

[@RhiLovesYuux]

Really useful video, thank you! Do the homeowners have reviews? So you could see if people had said what the pet was like (i.e. was it friendly, did it do well with a stranger)?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Yes, you can leave feedback for an owner that displays on their profile :) thanks for watching, glad i could help!

[@deeleerambles]

Hi Jess, thanks for the vid. I’ve done quite a few house sits on my travels and enjoyed them, but was recently wondering about the legal rules as I heard of someone being turned back to their home country at the airport as they didn’t have a work permit to house sit? My research has shown that as long as it’s an unpaid sit for less than 30 days international sits are classed as a holiday exchange and perfectly legal, but may be it’s a grey area in some countries? I’ve seen some house sit websites suggest becoming friends with the home owners first so that you can state you’re visiting friends at airport arrivals to save complications. Any thoughts on this please? Cheers, Dee.

[@roadjesstraveled]

I wish I had a concrete answer for you but it would vary country to country. I would just do a quick Google search on their laws. OR, (a little shady but) you could just tell the agent you are visiting as a tourist.

[@deeleerambles]

@@roadjesstraveled Yes, it’s definitely a grey area. I’ve yet to find any specific rules on it, although some volunteer websites like wooff state that unpaid volunteering for less than 30 days falls under the permitted activity category as long as it’s not the primary reason for visiting a country, so maybe HS can be classed as a kind of volunteering? Also if you’ve become friends with the homeowner before hand, via email, vid chat Etc.. it’s visiting friends on vacation… I just think some of these HS websites should give people a heads up as they make it sound so simple, but most countries expect tourists to fill out arrivals forms regarding why they’re visiting and where they’re staying Etc.. if they innocently declare they’re there to HS they could be sent home, to sit their own house! Lol!

[@thehangrymonster]

what are the other websites??

[@punkrockbebop]

Can’t you just say you are there for travel, and give the address? I don’t understand why you’d need to mention the pet sit.

[@tonyathomas6379]

Thanks for the video, the info was very helpful.

[@roadjesstraveled]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@breesteel3402]

This was amazing! I am 20 (from Australia) which means I am legal here but if I want to travel the country do I need to wait until I’m 21 until I can start travelling? I have been pet sitting all over my town and community, so I have a tone of experience! Also do you have to pay for your own flights to a clients house? Sorry just trying to get some information 😊

[@roadjesstraveled]

The minimum age to use TrusstedHousesitters is 21... so you are almost there! :) Yes, all transportation and expenses (aside from housing) will be on your dime.

[@NomadNurseZ]

Great video content!

[@roadjesstraveled]

Thanks !

[@itslynseypvideo]

Thank you for this, it was very useful.

[@roadjesstraveled]

So happy to help!

[@dynamichue3787]

Hey there, thank you for sharing! Do you have an updated code?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hi thanks for watching! The link and code in the description are still valid, though may only work for certain countries… but according to TrustedHousesitters they should work.

[@leehossain8339]

Its interesting that the reviews seem to be USA but nothing from UK where i live.

[@GinnieRichardson]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@roadjesstraveled]

Anytime, happy to help!

[@austinparrothead]

Great review with great tips

[@roadjesstraveled]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@kokidchaz4790]

is their an app for this? so we get to take care of the house and use as a vaction place to sleep as long as you take care of dogs, ive done "Rover Pet Watching" so i already know about taking care of pets

[@krithikact]

Hi, can you have house sitters at a rental place? Should we have to ask permission from the landlord?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hi! It really depends on your lease agreement. I would refer to the contract or ask your landlord for clarification.

[@JustLou71]

So does the year membership start from the day you purchase? Say if I get my membership in March, does it end 365 days later in March the following year?

[@roadjesstraveled]

That is correct :)

[@react123100]

Nice video - but getting just music through the right earpiece and speech through the left earpiece.

[@roadjesstraveled]

Thanks! Yeah, had an issue with the mic that has since been fixed. i appreciate the feedback :)

[@codie.piotrowskij]

What is the likelihood of being able to bring my own dog?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Really depends on the person whose house you are watching. Can't answer that, unfortunately, but you can ask them when you apply.

[@codie.piotrowskij]

@@roadjesstraveled perfect :) !! Thanks !

[@jiawu8992]

Hi, thank you for your sharing. I am interested in it. I would like to ask do you still have the discount code. Thanks.

[@roadjesstraveled]

Thanks for watching! Here you go: RAF282880

[@Racmed18]

I'm from Portugal and want to apply to a long term sitting (more than 6 months) in a different European country. How do I get an authorization to stay in a foreign country long term? Do trusted house sitters help with that? I can't find this information anywhere. Thanks.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Raquel. We are currently house sitting in Portugal and loving it! I saw your question and thought i could help. If you are travelling within the EU then you can stay in EU countries long term without a visa. Technically after 90 days you should register as a resident but that is a formality that most EU citizens don't bother with. For other countries you may have to apply for a longer stay visa. Depends on where you are going. Best of luck.

[@barbaraj3452]

Can you sit with someone else you’re traveling with, like your partner or relative?

[@roadjesstraveled]

You'd have to clear it with the pet owner but I'm sure they would be understanding in most cases. More help for the pets, right? :)

[@CesarFBarba]

Hello, greetings from Guadalajara, Mexico. I would like to know if with a membership in my name I can get my wife to take care of a house or should I buy 2 memberships for both. Thank you.

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hola! Thanks for watching! If you two want to house sit separately sometimes, I would recommend getting two memberships. If you two will always be together, one is fine.

[@Flandernify]

Is it something you could stay for months at a time or it is mostly people leaving for a couple of weeks?

[@roadjesstraveled]

If the person is going on vacation for a few months then there are opportunities. Really depends on the person whose house you are staying at. Most of them are for a weekend or 1-2 weeks.

[@12hunter100]

When staying at a house is it ok to leave 6 hours a day to go to work? Or less hours?

[@roadjesstraveled]

It really depends on the animals you are watching and the preferences of the owner. I would ask them. :)

[@JeriDro]

as of Dec 2021 the basic price is $129

[@roadjesstraveled]

Thank you for the update!! ❤️

[@prateek7746]

I have a weak passport and i have to show the booking of hotels/hostels of the country that I'm visiting.So,can i show the visa officer my accommodation as a house sitter? I'm worried that they will reject my visa if i do this. What's your thought on that?

[@roadjesstraveled]

That would be a question for the travel security office of the country you are visiting. I suggest giving them a call or email and asking!

[@MrHardrock]

how long can sitters stay?

[@roadjesstraveled]

It all depends on your agreement with the home. If they are gone for a few days and need a sitter then it’s a few days. If they are gone for a few months then it can be a few months. TH has no maximum duration.

[@atefrod680]

Is there lots of demand for sitters or is it highly competitive? I have zero experience with pets but I always loved them, would I still make a chance?

[@roadjesstraveled]

you apply and they can see your experience / reviews, then they use that information to choose who they want to housesit. If you want a good chance to get some awesome stays in cool houses and desirable locations, I would start with less desirable ones (during the week near where you live, maybe in a "meh" nearby city, etc) to get some good reviews then keep working your way up. They are naturally inclined to choose someone with the most great reviews and experience. if you know how to care for a less common animal (birds, rabbits, etc) then you should play that up in your application if someone has one of those animals.You can also request reviews from those outside of the site, so if you've housesat for a friend you can ask them to leave you a review for your applications. Hope this helps!

[@atefrod680]

@@roadjesstraveled Very good advice, thank you! I always wanted to travel more but Im a student and dont have lots of money to spend (Im from The Netherlands).

[@haleyperkins-craven2333]

Does the person who’s leaving an external reference on the site need to also have a membership?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Nope, anyone can!

[@mikeharbison724]

I watched your video. Where is the discount code?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hello! It's in the description. Here it is: RAF282880

[@jeddy_bravo]

Do you know if the sitter has to be over 18? I'm 16, looking to travel around Europe

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hello! Unfortunately, sitters and pet owners need to be 21+.

[@jeddy_bravo]

@@roadjesstraveled cheers

[@angelaa.5896]

Hi - the code isn't working for me. Is there an updated code for 25% off signup?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hi Angela! Weird, it works for me - have you tried clicking the link? www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/raf282880/

[@Jajatsac]

Awesome!

[@roadjesstraveled]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RM-je3yk]

Thanks!

[@roadjesstraveled]

Anytime!

[@damneonks]

Thanks for the great video! The coupon code doesn't seem to work though, Is it outdated?

[@msbea.]

wondering the same :(

[@roadjesstraveled]

​@@msbea. So weird! Try this link instead of the code: www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/raf282880/ Works for me when I load it 🤷‍♀️

[@roadjesstraveled]

That's so weird! It works for me when I load it -- did you try the link: www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/raf282880/

[@axellefox]

@@roadjesstraveled same... doesn't work for me either. Can it be because of location? I'm based in the UK.

[@axellefox]

@@roadjesstraveled "The code you have entered has either expired or does not apply to the membership / currency you have selected"

[@klara4199]

Hi! I’m under 21 but am of legal age, can I still sign up to be a sitter? Does the site require being over 21 even if the owner is okay with me not being 21 yet? Thanks!

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hi Klara! Unfortunately, yes, TH requires users to be 21+.

[@MagicallyElena]

@@roadjesstraveled wait really??

[@roadjesstraveled]

@@MagicallyElena Yes, that is correct, unfortunately.

[@colleendilmore4109]

I can’t find the 25 code

[@roadjesstraveled]

It's in the description - here you go: RAF282880

[@xlprincess123567]

I thought you get paid to be trusted house sitter. I need to be paid to do this?

[@roadjesstraveled]

You can be a housesitter and get paid. But for using TrustedHousesitters, you do it for free. In fact, you pay to be on the site lol!! The idea is that you get to stay somewhere awesome for a little vacay while you feed a cat or walk a dog. I get it though. Unless it’s some incredible city or place, I’d want to get paid.

[@harliecooper9359]

Do you get paid to sit???

[@roadjesstraveled]

Hello! No, it’s an exchange of you staying at their place for free while sitting for their pets.

[@michaelanddeborahlimacher8088]

where's the coupon code???

[@roadjesstraveled]

In the description, but here it is: GET 25% OFF TRUSTEDHOUSESITTERS: www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF282880/ OR USE CODE RAF282880

[@kokidchaz4790]

i thought we get paid to take care of house? like if i do this in my city?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Not with TrustedHousesitters, but you can with other sites!

[@actioncfc]

Do sitters get tips at the end?

[@roadjesstraveled]

No, it's essentially trading a place to stay for pet sitting. It's not customary to receive tips.

[@pammackenzie8629]

Pet owners provide a free place to stay but do owners and sitters ever negotiate the cost of the sitters travel to get to the pet home?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Not that I’m aware of. Thanks for watching!

[@shaunalightshouse1164]

What about Pet Food? The owners leave money for that or buy in advance everything?

[@roadjesstraveled]

Yep! You don’t have to pay for pet food.