scary true dog sitting stories

I heard of a story where a dog sitter went to a new client's house. The dog seemed friendly at first. But when the sitter tried to put the dog to bed, it became very aggressive. It turned out the dog had separation anxiety from its owner and was used to a very specific bedtime routine that the sitter wasn't aware of. The sitter had a really tough time calming the dog down that night.

When faced with a scary situation while dog sitting, you need to understand the dog's body language. If it's scared, don't force it to do anything. Maybe it's sensing something you're not aware of. Try to create a safe and comfortable environment for the dog. Close the curtains if it seems scared of something outside. Provide it with its favorite toys and treats. You can also turn on some soft music to soothe the dog and yourself. If the situation gets really bad, contact the dog's owner immediately and ask for advice.

One time when dog sitting, the dog suddenly started growling at an empty corner in the middle of the night. It was really spooky. I tried to calm it down but it just kept staring and growling. I was so scared that I could hardly move.

One horror story could be that while dog sitting, a strange noise in the attic made all the dogs go crazy barking at midnight. I was so scared as I didn't know what was up there. I tried to calm the dogs but they just wouldn't stop. Eventually, it turned out to be a raccoon that had found its way in.

In the third story, the chaos that greeted the sitter on return was the scariest. To see the house in such a state and not know what had happened to the dog was really frightening. And realizing that the dog had been in such a panicked state all alone was also a very scary thought.

The most common element is probably carelessness. Sitters might not properly secure the dog's living area. For instance, leaving a window open that the dog can jump out of. Another is inexperience. A sitter who has never dealt with a certain breed's specific needs can get into trouble. Also, distractions play a role. If the sitter is too focused on their own things like chatting with friends instead of watching the dog, bad things can happen.

One time when I was house sitting, I heard strange scratching noises at night. It was coming from the attic. I was too scared to go check. In the morning, I found some marks on the attic door as if something was trying to get out. Another time, the lights in the house started flickering for no reason, and then the TV turned on by itself showing static. It was really creepy.

One common element could be unexpected events like the dogs getting sick suddenly. When you're dog sitting, you might not be fully aware of their medical history, and a sudden illness can be very scary.

Well, I heard of a dog sitter who forgot to feed the dog for a whole day. The poor dog was starving and started chewing on furniture out of desperation. When the owner came back, the house was a mess and the dog was in a really bad state. The sitter clearly wasn't responsible enough.

Well, I once babysat for a family. At night, I put the baby to sleep and was sitting in the living room. I heard a strange scratching noise coming from the baby's room. I went to check, and the baby was still asleep, but there were these long scratch marks on the wall that weren't there before. I was so scared. I called the parents, and they said there was no way the baby could have made those marks as it was too young to even stand. I didn't stay there for the rest of the night.