Salt Lake Paws

801-739-WALK

Common Questions & Answers

Your go-to guide for all things Salt Lake Paws!

1. 🛡️ Are you insured?

Yes! Salt Lake Paws is fully insured through Pet Care Insurance (PCI). We’re professionally covered for dog walking, pet sitting, house sitting (even when pets aren’t present), pet taxi services, basic training, and daycare—giving you complete peace of mind.

2. 🐾 What services do you offer?

  • 🐕 Dog Walking: Personalized outings from neighborhood strolls to canyon hikes.
  • 🏠 Pet Sitting: Drop-ins or extended stays for meals, meds, and companionship.
  • 🔑 House Sitting: Reliable care for your home and pets while you’re away.
  • 🚗 Pet Taxi: Safe rides to vet appointments, grooming, or the trailhead.
  • 🎓 Pet Training: Basic training with positive reinforcement only.
  • 🦴 Daycare Services: Flexible daytime care while you’re at work or out.

3. 💵 What are your rates?

Check out our pricing pages:

4. 🎓 What qualifications do you have?

Pat is a former zookeeper with an AZA background, animal first aid training, and years of hands-on experience working with dogs, cats, birds, and exotics. Your pets are in knowledgeable, compassionate hands.

5. 🤝 Can I meet my sitter or walker first?

Absolutely! We offer free meet-and-greet sessions so you and your pet can feel confident and comfortable.

6. 📬 How can I contact you?

7. 🚨 What happens in an emergency?

We have a clear emergency protocol. You’ll be contacted immediately, and your pet will be taken to your preferred or the nearest emergency veterinarian as needed.

8. 📍 Where are you located?

We’re based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and serve surrounding neighborhoods and trails.

9. 📰 Do you offer pet care resources?

  • Paw of Approval: The Paw of Approval is our way of giving a tail wag to the best of the best—products we love, companies we trust, causes we believe in, and anything else that makes the world a better place for pets and their people.
  • The Daily Bark: The Daily Bark is our trusted source for everyday pet care—packed with helpful tips, practical advice, and real info to keep tails wagging and pets thriving.
  • The Fire Hydrant: The Fire Hydrant is where we call out the shady, the sketchy, and the just plain wrong. If it lands here, it’s something we think pet lovers should avoid at all costs