Stable Hands Pet Care Blog
What Pets Mean to Us
What Pets Mean To Us It has been almost a month since we lost our dear sweet hound dog, Riley, and while this is still difficult to write about I am ready to share and to share why this has illuminated for me why we do this job. Myself and our staff of pet sitters and...
National Disaster Preparedness Month, and What it Has to Do With Your Pet.
The kids are in school, the storms have begun to churn. September is here and it is National Disaster Preparedness Month! Are you and your pet prepared for the storms that will roll in and around our region this month? Here are 5 great tips to make sure you...
Back to School Pet Safety Tips
After a summer of playing ball, swimming, catching fireflies and getting plenty of attention from his favorite boy or girl, your four-legged kid may not be himself when the human kids dash off to school. A sudden change of schedule can lead to stress in your dog or...
The Case Against Retractable Leashes
The Case Against Retractable Leashes In all my time as a dog walker, I chose to use a retractable leash with one dog and only one dog. The reason was simple. That dog wouldn't poop if it couldn't roam. On a regular lead, that particular dog would pull to the end,...
Why We Work as a Team
Why We Work As a Team There are moments in life that create schisms, gulfs, and separations, that become clear before and after. In our personal world. One such schism was created when we had twins. They were born 13 weeks early and spent over 100 days in the NICU....