by Admin | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we approach our tenth year in business I realize it had been awhile since I shared the Stable Hands origin story. Let me pain the scene. I had finished my dog walking for the day for a company in Northern Virginia and my wife, Lara, was barn sitting for the...
by Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Here is a funny thing my cat does. Every night at about 7:30 we sit down to watch TV, read, or play video games. If, for some reason, we are not sitting down at exactly 7:30 our cat comes to get us. This snuggle time is very important and he cares about it as much as...
by Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
From upstairs I could hear my father, like a broken record, repeating, “Sit, lay down, stay, come.” Over and over on into the night. This is how my father trained every dog we got. He would take them to a quiet place and teach them the basic commands. They...
by Admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
People are always shocked when I tell them one of my least favorite breeds of dog to walk are Golden Retrievers. All the good parts that makes them one of the most popular breeds out there can also make them difficult to walk. They are both an intelligent and high...
by Admin | Nov 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
This time of year, a lot of us are preparing our homes for the holidays, while still making plans that will leave our furry family members alone at home. As a pet sitter arriving to a home that is freshly decorated to provide care for a pet, I am scanning for...
