How a Houndtrust stay works
From intake to homecoming โ what to expect as a pet parent, how we work with sitters, and the standards behind every stay. Every booking is backed by a real, named insurance policy that you can actually trust.
How a stay works
Four steps from "I need someone" to a tail-wagging homecoming. Every booking includes an in-person meet & greet โ no exceptions. Stays from $49โ79 / night, depending on the sitter's experience.
Tell us about your dog
Fill out a short intake โ vet, vaccines, feeding, routine, quirks. Takes about 5 minutes on your phone.
Meet your sitter
We match you with a vetted local sitter and book a free in-person meet & greet so everyone clicks before the stay.
Drop-off and relax
Daily photo updates, a real human on call, and named insurance coverage from check-in to pick-up.
Pick-up and rebook
Your sitter is yours to book again. Same person, same home, same routine your dog already knows.
Boarding or house-sitting โ your call
Most stays are boarding: your dog joins a vetted sitter in their home. Prefer that your dog โ and the rest of the household menagerie โ stay put? Book a house-sit and your sitter comes to you.
Boarding โ at your sitter's home
Your dog joins the sitter's home and routine. Drop off, or add transport and we'll come get them.
$49โ79 / night, by sitter experienceHouse-sitting โ at your home
Your sitter stays over and your dog keeps their own bed, yard, and routine. Cats and small pets welcome โ see add-ons below.
Nightly rate + $10 / night โ or + $20 / night if no fenced yardCommunication is where Houndtrust shines.
Daily photo updates. Real messages from a real person caring for your pet. The kind of attention that turns "I hope they're OK" into "I know exactly how they're doing." Communication between sitter and owner is the heart of every Houndtrust stay.
What you get on every stay
- Daily photo updates. Multiple shots of your dog being themselves โ eating, snoozing, making friends.
- A real message from your sitter. Not a templated bot, not a one-word "all good." A few sentences from the person actually caring for your pet.
- Honest, attentive notes. "Her paw is a little sore so we're keeping a close eye on it." That kind of detail is the difference between hoping and knowing.
- You can text back. A direct line to your sitter throughout the stay. No app downloads. No inbox black holes.
How we work with you
We pay better than the big marketplaces, cover you with real underwritten insurance, and we don't flood your inbox with cheap requests. We send the right dogs to the right sitters.
Apply
A short application, a phone screen, and an honest conversation about your experience and standards.
Get vetted
Background check, in-person interview, home visit, and a paid test booking with a Houndtrust team dog.
Get matched
We hand-match every request. You see dogs that fit your home, your skills, and your schedule.
Get paid โ more
Materially better take-home than the big marketplaces. Direct deposit. Insurance you don't pay for. Backup coverage if life happens.
What sets us apart
Higher standards, not more marketing.
Hand-vetted sitters
Background check, in-person interview, home visit, paid test booking. Nobody slips through.
Mandatory meet & greet
Every first booking includes a free in-person introduction. If anyone isn't comfortable, no stay.
Real, named insurance
Underwritten coverage for vet bills, property damage, and dog bite liability. Not a marketing promise.
A real human on call
If something goes sideways at 11pm, you reach a person โ not a chatbot.
Higher sitter pay
Lower platform fees mean sitters keep more of every booking โ which keeps the best people on the network.
Backup coverage
If your sitter has a real emergency, we don't ghost you. Finding a vetted backup is our job โ not your problem.
Extras you can tack on
Houndtrust is more than boarding. Add what your pets need to any stay โ clear prices, listed up front. Anything custom is quoted at the meet & greet.
Pickup & drop-off
We come to you anywhere in Salt Lake County. Skip the drive when you're traveling.
$25 each wayBath
Send your pup home clean, fresh, and ready for the couch.
$25 ยท $35 over 45 lbHike
A real outing on a local trail โ perfect for high-energy dogs. Photos included.
$40Extra walk
A dedicated neighborhood walk beyond the regular potty breaks.
$15Nail trim
Quick nail clipping during the stay. No groomer trip required.
$15Medication
Pills, drops, schedules โ handled with care on every stay. Your pet's health is never an upsell.
Free โ always includedCat care
On house-sits: feeding, litter, and genuine attention for the resident cats.
$10 / cat / nightSmall pets
Fish, birds, reptiles, hamsters โ feeding and habitat checks on house-sits, all covered as one flat add-on.
$5 / night flatGot a special request?
Training reinforcement, vet visits, plant watering โ just ask. We'll quote it before the stay.
The Guarantee โ our keystone promise
Every stay is backed by a real, underwritten insurance policy that actually pays out. Read exactly what's covered and how it works.
Read The Guarantee โReady when you are
Two doors in. Pick the one that fits.