Buca is a 130lb Saint Berdoodle, member of our family and has become best buds with Matt from Hound for Hound. My family and I have been consistently using Hound for Hound's services 3-5 times a week for the past year, and I must say, Matt has been nothing short of phenomenal. Living in East Austin, we've seen our fair share of unpredictable weather, but Matt's commitment never wavers. Rain or shine, cold or hot - he's there, ensuring our beloved Buca gets his much-needed walks and care. What truly sets Matt apart is his reliability and honesty. He's not just a dog walker; he's become a part of our extended family. This was especially evident during our month-long trip out of the country. Austin faced some serious freeze days, and it was over the Christmas holidays, yet Matt was there, braving the elements to make sure Buca was well looked after. He didn't just walk Buca; he provided him with the love and attention he missed from us. He would would share GPS tracking and pics of Buca daily and to the extent of taking off his gloves in the freeze to snap videos while he was walking him to share with us Hiring Matt from Hound for Hound is a decision you won't regret. He's a true professional who goes above and beyond, not just in his duties, but in his genuine care for the pets he looks after. We are eternally grateful for his services and cannot recommend him enough. If you're seeking someone who will treat your pet with the same love and care as you do, look no further than Matt and Hound for Hound. Thank you Matt, Buca & Conway Family read more

Matt is awesome! He has cared for our cats many times and brought us great peace of mind while we have been away from home. Communication is above and beyond, with photos and texts of our happy creatures every visit he makes. Prices are very reasonable, and he funny! Highly recommend! read more

Hound for Hound - Matt petting the usually aloof Sweetie Pie. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Matt at Hound for Hound has been our weekly walker for about 8 months now. We moved to Austin and were looking for a quality regular walker for our 2 y/o pup, Macklin. He got set up with us right away when we moved here: met us the next day after contacting him and immediately became our new walker! Matt is super responsible and has never missed a walk (he has others that will walk her if he is unavailable) and he is also really understanding if our schedule changes last minute! Macklin always looks really happy in the photos he sends us and is happy when we arrive home at the end of the day :) Needless to say, we really trust Matt and would recommend him to anyone! read more

Hound for Hound - Macklin happy on her walk with Matt. - Pet Sitting Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have nothing but incredible things to say about Matt! Met him 8 years ago when I brought home my very sick pup and needed extra help during the day and now 8 years later I know Tux looks forward to seeing Matt during the week for a walk. Very reliable, flexible and caring!! So happy our paths crossed again. read more

Matt did a fabulous job caring for my rabbit while I was out of town. Makes me even more comfortable to know he also has a house rabbit and understands these novel pets! read more

Matt watched the cats while me and my husband went away for 2 weeks over Christmas. The inital meeting gave me a lot of confidence that this guy was not only someone who'd do a great job taking care of our pets, but also someone I had no reservations about handing over the keys to the house. He sent me text messages at every visit, which let me see how the little ones were doing and letting me know if there was any kind of problem. He made sure to track down my scaredy cat's hiding spot during every visit to ensure all were safe and happy. He switched the lights, took in the mail, and was even really cool about pocket drunk dialing him at midnight. (Sorry Matt!) I was absolutely very happy with his service and will definitely be using him for future visits out of town. read more

Hound for Hound did a great job taking care of my two cats over a long weekend. One cat is very gregarious, and the other much more wary of strangers. Matt made it his mission to earn the trust & affection of the more wary cat! He sent me text messages when he was at the house, and left a note at the house telling me of their activities & behaviors. It was a great experience for the cats and myself, and I wouldn't hesitate to use HfH again, or to recommend them! read more

So happy I found Matt and now my life is happy too! I can work and not feel guilty or rushed to get home to let dogs out and know that theyve had a great walk and are healthy and happy. Matt sends a picture each day and they are "happy tired" after each walk and have a dog walker I can trust has literally changed my life. Highly recommend Matt and his service and Im telling all my coworkers to get a dog walker as it is a game changer. He is super responsive, reliable and really too good to be true. Hope I can be a customer for many years! read more

Has it actually been 4 years with Matt? Yes, it has! Why? When you've got a good thing going on, there's no reason to change. I cannot stress enough how easy he's made these last 4 years of working with him. He's 100% dependable, flexible, and reasonable. I know he genuinely cares about our dog and takes great care of her. I can't recommend Matt and Hound for Hound enough. read more

Matt is great. High integrity, trustworthy. Exactly what you want in a pet sitter who is caring for your furry family, in your home while you're away. We went out of town for 3 weeks and Matt came every day to feed our 2 cats, scoop the litterbox, bring in the mail and generally look after the house. I got a text update everyday which put our mind at ease. Highly recommend. read more

I've been very pleased with Matt and highly recommend him! As a longtime professional in the pet care industry myself, I'd like to see more pet sitters take their job as seriously as Matt does. I've had him care for my dogs a number of times and have been very happy. Even though he has many clients, he gives the type of care and consideration that makes me feel like I'm his number one client. Both my dogs have some special needs and Matt's very mindful of that. One of my dogs in particular, has some health issues and as a result some of my instructions can be a bit detailed. Matt follows through with those instructions perfectly. Whenever I have Matt take care of my dogs I know they will be well taken care of. read more

I found Hound for Hound when I first moved to Austin 10/2017. Being new to a city and wanting to make sure your pups are well taken care when you are away, can be super stressful. Matt came over to introduce himself and we went through some paperwork. This helped me know he took this responsibility seriously, that he was organized and that he wanted to do a good job. Matt is always consistent with texting pictures and updates every visit and has even helped one of my dogs go to the emergency vet while I was away. Payment is easy and Matt is dependable. Highly recommend! read more

We love Matt! He absolutely has been the best dog walker we've ever used. I had a bad experience with a larger vendor in town and was a bit hesitant of looking for a new one. Matt has set the bar high for future dogwalker. But I hope that day never comes! He's reachable anytime and is always flexible for any last-minute changes or requests. Molly and Bailey looked forward to his visits each day. And we loved getting a daily picture texted to us after their walks. I can't say enough great things about Matt -- as a person and as a caretaker of our pets. read more

I have been using Matt with Hound for Hound since I moved to Austin in 2010! He is the BEST dog walker ever. I have two pups and he takes great care of them- always comes as promised, takes pictures and updates me on any happenings. He lets me know if there is anything going on health/behavior wise with my dogs, has been super flexible with my walk requests (even comes last minute if needed) and has been essential in helping me make sure my dogs get the love and attention they need. I HIGHLY recommend Hound for Hound. In fact, when I was considering moving I made SURE the new complex I was moving to was still in his walk zone! You will NOT be disappointed with his services and your dogs will truly THANK YOU! read more

Matt & his team have been taking care of my pup for close to six years - they're life savers. They're trustworthy, reliable, thorough, and honestly just great people. I rely on them multiple times a week, while I'm traveling, and even for some last minute help when plans change. Matt is so good with my pup and she loves him! It's a weight off my shoulders knowing they're there for us when we need them and I couldn't speak more highly of our experiences thus far. I can't recommend them enough and will be relying on them as long as I'm in Austin! read more

Hound for Hound was amazing! This was the first time we had ever used a dog sitter and had an amazing experience. Matt took great care of our dog. He sent us updates on how he was doing and also sent pictures. We got into a bind and had to call Matt at the last second to come out to our house and let out our dog. He came quickly and never complained. He also let us know when he got there and sent more pictures. I highly recommend Hound for Hound! read more

We first started using Hound for Hound this year, for our two cats, when we took a 2 week trip out of the country. I was very hesitant to leave my cats with someone else,especially for so long, but Matt was awesome and put our minds at ease. Everyday we received a photo and update on how they were doing. He would play with them, change their water, scoop their litter, feed them and give them treats. He even offered to check mail, ect. I will definitely recommend to all my friends with pets. Even my ornery cat warmed up to him and that's saying a lot! read more

We went away for almost a week, and Matt did an outstanding job taking care of our two dogs! Normally, my dog is a nervous wreck from being boarded in a strange place. But Matt was able to take care of them at their own house...for a price that was at least as good as any kennel. He walked them, fed them--including their medicine--played with them, and even fed the cat. For once, when I got home from my trip, I had happy, stress-free pets waiting for me! Whether you're going away for an afternoon, or a week, no one will take better care of your pets than Matt. read more

Longtime Yelp lurker here who decided to sign up so I could sing Hound for Hound's praises. Matt and Hound for Hound have been taking care of our pup for almost four months now, and I have nothing but great things to say about their business. Matt has been taking our puppy for lunchtime walks and potty breaks since the age of two months, and I think she's gotten accustomed to seeing Matt as part of her daily routine. Matt has endured the growing pains and accidents dealing with a shelter puppy, and he's been extremely heplful in answering questions and providing training tips (as Matt is a proud dog owner as well). Each daily visit is accompanied with a message and a picture, which sometimes the highlight of mine and my wife's work day. He even goes above and beyond and sometimes provides our pup with a little extra attention and belly rubs when she's having a rough day. Matt has always come through when we have needed his services at the last minute, even on Saturdays. I cannot recommend their services enough. read more

Yes, my first experience with Matt and Hound for Hound was great, but the true test is whether or not such outstanding service continues. It does. I got back today from a weeklong business trip, and not only was it evident Matt kept them fed and watered, and the litter box cleaned, but during his second visit this time 'round, the shy cat came out to socialize. WOW. Both cats were happy to see me, and I was glad to know they were so well cared for in my absence. Thanks again, Matt! read more

Matt is still the best! We've worked with him for over 4 years now and he has become part of the family. He loves dogs. He's got a great sense of humor. He's super dependable. He's flexible. And he's a mighty fine illustrator to boot (just sayin') Two paws up! read more

Matt and his dog walking company have been fantastic for us since the day they started walks for our dog, Tex. I've really appreciate how timely he has been with scheduling walks, sending photos post-walks, and just being transparent with being early/late. I would highly recommend Hound for Hound as a great dog walking service, especially if you are a busy professional! read more

Matt helped me out with my dog for almost a year. He was absolutely amazing, and developed a great rapport with my dog. I trust him completely with my animals and with my home! I highly recommend him! read more

I have thoroughly enjoyed having Matt with Hound for Hound walk my golden retriever twice a week. We work long hours and this is a much needed break in the week for my energetic dog. Matt is great about bringing in the mail, turning on the lights, feeding my dog, and taking him on a 30 minute walk. I also love receiving a daily picture of my dog on his walk! It brightens my long day. This service is worth every penny and as good as it gets. read more

I'm a serious worrier when it comes to my dog. But Matt is great. He's been walking my sweet pup for over 2 years. Matt is completely reliable and always works to accommodate any changes in my schedule. Plus he sends cute photos of his adventures with my dog. I trust him fully & my dog loves him! read more

Matt is a great guy. While checking in on my kitty he sent text updates and photos daily. He was very responsive and professional. He also walks my two dogs several times a week. He is always prompt, and sends me text updates and photos when he's on the walk. Highly recommended. read more

Hound for Hound is incredible. Matt and his team are extremely professional, kind, and love what they do. Matt has been walking my corgi, Henry, for four and a half years now, and I couldn't do it without him. He walks him every workday, sends me a status update text with picture, and lets me know if anything is wrong at the house (open garage door, etc.). Matt has watched Henry when we have been out of town, and always lets me know if he thinks Henry needs vet attention or if something is wrong. When my husband and I moved neighborhoods, I immediately worried that we would be outside of Matt's area, but thankfully he traveled to our new area to make sure that Henry is cared for. Seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about Hound for Hound. Don't look anywhere else for daily dog walks or pet sitting. read more

Matt is wonderful! He has made our lives so much easier and is great with the dogs. We have two large sized dogs and he handles them both well. He keeps tabs on their visits and keeps us in the loop (such as sending pics with captions from their walks). I would recommend him (and have) to anyone looking for a professional and amazing dog sitter!! read more