Teen dog sitter is expected to clock in and out like a 9-to-5 employee while caring for neighbor's dog in a roach-infested house: 'She expects corporate-level t... (opens in new tab)

When does a simple pet-sitting favor start feeling like a full-time job?Pet sitting is supposed to be one of those straightforward side gigs. Feed the dog, refill the water bowl, maybe go for a walk, and make sure everything is okay until the owner gets back. Most people would assume the arrangement ends there. Yet somehow, now and then, a simple favor turns into a surprisingly complicated commitment with expectations nobody mentioned upfront.Most pet owners are just happy knowing their anima...