We all know living in Virginia Beach in the summer time is a different experience than the rest of the year but just because tourists flock to this area in t...

One of the most frequently asked question of any pet professional is how do I trim my dog's nails. It can seem scary as you can hurt your dog and even cause ...

Before we left for our vacation to Nashville and Memphis I wrote on Facebook all my worries. Despite the fact that we've been pet sitters since 2009 I have n...

As a dog or cat owner you already understand that your pet is special. As pet sitters/dog walkers we come in contact with so many pets and get to experience ...

There isn't a relationship that isn't built with a foundation of trust, but in our duty as pet sitters we're not only entrusted with the care of an individua...

Cats are obligate carnivores. That means they eat meat, and pretty much only meat. Their bodies lack the enzymes to process a lot of plants and that is why s...

During my first year as a pet sitter/dog walker the unthinkable happened. I walked into a home for a mid-day dog walk and the dog was dead on the floor. This...

Being a pet sitter/dog walker isn't all puppies and rainbows as I've mentioned before, and at times we are called into a situation that is beyond our control...

All the advise that I have read says I need to write at least one blog post a week. As I had no ideas and would rather use the rare free time I have to do so...

with Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War is currently tearing up the theaters and setting records, the trailer for Luke Cage season 2 just dropped, and the DC u...

When you start a business one of the first thing all the guide books tell you to do is to define your higher principle. In other words why do you do what you...

Remaking, re-imagining, and straight up reviving TV shows is all the rage these days. So what are a few TV shows that should be remade but with a pet sitter ...

The other day I realized that I graduated college in 2005, worked for my father's company until 2011, and have been a pet sitter/dog walker since 2012. That ...

I often wonder if we own a cat or something else. Bagheera at night hardly ever settles for more than an hour or two and when we are both at home he wishes t...

Going for a walk with your dog on a nice Spring day can be a relaxing and fun experience. For your dog it is a great time to enjoy being outside and time wit...

When we meet with a potential dog walker/pet sitter to add to the Stable Hands team we may not be looking for what you think. We grade all interviews on the ...

There are times when you want to forget all your troubles, forget all your cares and you don't have the time nor inclination to go downtown. You just want so...

For pet sitting and dog walking we typically use the equipment the pet owner provides and what the pet is familiar and comfortable with. With that being said...

I remember the moment it happened with utmost clarity. It was tax season 2015 and I was walking a beagle after having just gone over the taxes. We ended up ow...