Vacation pet sitting, with love
Still using dog boarding? Discover the world of in-home vacation pet sitting! Find verified and reviewed sitters to give time and companionship to your dogs while you’re away.
Create your free accountIf there’s one thing we know about our furbabies, it’s that they love their own home. Fido’s own bed, their favorite toys, that special spot on the sofa... what could be better?
When it comes to planning a vacation, there’s a lot for pet parents to consider: put poor Fluffy into stressful dog boarding, surrounded by unfamiliar sights and smells? Or ask the folks at number 4 if they mind popping in (again...)?
If navigating the world of dog boarding options has got your tail in a spin, then fear not. We’ve sniffed out the pros and cons of dog boarding vs dog sitting below...
“After using TrustedHousesitters, I will never go back to dog boarding. Not only was our house and beloved pet looked after, someone else gets a place to stay. Both times our home was left in great condition (even better than we left it) and our dog was well looked after.”
Dog boarding vs dog sitting
Traditional dog boarding facilities
Unfamiliar and stressful surroundings
One-size-fits-all - not personalised to your pet
Pets can become lonely and depressed
Your dog’s regular routine is disrupted
Can be very costly, particularly for overnight or long-term trips
Potential for picking up fleas or other viral illnesses
Dog sitting with TrustedHousesitters
Dogs stay in the comfort of their own homes
Your dogs get personalised, 1-1 care
No more lonely pets! Sitters give pets undivided time and company
Sitters keep up your dog’s regular routine - as if you never left
One annual fee - 77% less* than the avg. cost of 1 week's dog boarding
Approved by vets
Unlike dog boarding or dog hotels, TrustedHousesitters keeps your furbabies safe and happy in the one place they feel truly relaxed - their own home. Providing dogs with undivided time, care and companionship, vets agree - it’s the vacation pet care solution pets prefer. Oh, and did we mention it’s just $129/year?
How pet sitting works: a win-win exchange
10 years of happy pets, 90k+ happy members
Our verified sitters exchange their time, care and companionship for the chance to stay with pets in unique homes around the world. It’s a win-win for everyone... especially for the pets!
Find a pet sitter in 4 simple steps:
Explore the community
Get started by creating your free account. Explore our platform, browse sitter profiles and create your home and pet owner listing.
Purchase your membership plan
When you're ready, start your membership plan. Publish your listing and then add the dates you're going away.
Choose your perfect pet sitter
Bye-bye, dog boarding! Receive applications from verified pet sitters. View their profiles, photos and read reviews from other pet owners.
Travel with peace of mind
Enjoy your vacation knowing your pet is happy at home with a sitter who can give them real time, care and attention.
What’s included in a TrustedHousesitters membership?
Owners
Unlimited vacation pet sitting and real companionship for your pets.
More time, care and attention for pets
Verified and reviewed sitters
Free 24/7 vet line & sit cancellation insurance
Money Back Promise
From $149 / year
Sitters
Stay for free with adorable animals in unique homes around the world.
Unlimited house sits worldwide
Unique travel experiences, and thousands of homes & pets to call your own
Alerts for your ideal sits
Sit cancellation insurance
From $129 / year
Combined
Want the best of both worlds? A Combined membership lets you do both.
Unlimited vacation pet sitting plus unlimited house sits as a sitter
Free 24/7 vet line
Sit cancellation & pet care protection
From $209 / year