Had to decline first booking request 😥

I just joined Rover. I was excited to get my first booking request. Yay! But the request was for the same-day (and everyday this week).

My profile is set for at least 3 days notice for new clients. I specify in my profile that I require a meet and greet.

I immediately replied to the dog owner and let them know I require a meet and greet. They said they thought the first walk (today would be the meet and greet.

I considered it briefly, but the dog’s profile indicated the dog was not good with other dogs and cats. If this was a small dog, maybe, but it was very large and powerful. I declined and archived.

If I had agreed to use the first walk in the booking as the M&G, would I have been able to decline the rest of the booking if I felt uncomfortable after the meet and greet?

I think the M&G should occur multiple days before the potential booking to allow the sitter to decline and give the owner time to find a different walker/sitter.

Thoughts, insights and experiences with similar situations would be appreciated. 🙏