Robyn's Nest Pet Services

05/08/2026

I always say this! My job is amazing and I love what I do but it can also be very isolating. 🐾🙏🏼

05/08/2026

This is SOOO IMPORTANT!!!!!

Please read 🙏🏼🐾

As many of you may have heard, there was a recent lawsuit involving a dog walker who was severely injured while simply trying to put booties on a client’s dog. Her case was ultimately thrown out because she was considered the “legal owner” of the dog at the time of the incident.

I feel obligated to speak on this, because this kind of ruling sets a very concerning precedent for those of us who work with animals every day.

Pet professionals—whether vet techs, groomers, walkers, or trainers—rely heavily on owners to be honest and transparent about their pet’s temperament, history, and training. Owners know their animals best. When that information isn’t shared, it puts us in situations that can quickly become dangerous.

Unfortunately, this isn’t just something that happens “elsewhere.” I was recently bitten on the job by a dog who was visiting a regular client. There was no warning given. The dog was allowed to greet me at the door and immediately bit me, completely unprovoked. After the fact, the response was: “oh, he does that sometimes.”

That situation was 100% preventable.

Simple precautions—putting the dog away, using a muzzle, or even just giving a heads-up—could have avoided that injury entirely. Instead, it became a risk that I unknowingly walked into.

One serious bite can be career-ending in this field. It’s not just “part of the job”—it’s a safety issue that deserves to be taken seriously.

This is a shared responsibility.

As pet professionals, we take every precaution we can. But we need owners to meet us halfway by being honest, proactive, and responsible when it comes to their pets’ behavior.

Our goal is always to provide safe, compassionate care—for your pets and for ourselves. Let’s work together to make that possible.

05/03/2026

May is Lyme disease awareness month. Here's what you need to know about Lyme disease to help keep your pets safe. 💚

🐾It is a bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi) transmitted by the bite of an infected tick (Ixodes spp.–deer tick & Western black-legged tick)

🐾Can affect dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages

🐾Can cause recurrent lameness, kidney failure, deceased appetite, & fever

🐾Symptoms/Clinical signs usually won’t appear until 2 to 5 months AFTER infection

🐾Can be prevented by checking your dog’s coat/skin regularly & removing any ticks; using an EFFECTIVE flea/tick preventative YEAR AROUND; and vaccinating against Lyme disease for those pets at risk!

05/01/2026

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend! 🦃🐔🐓🐴🐾

04/30/2026

Please welcome Bruce, Rocky, Boa and their goat siblings to the nest!

04/28/2026

Finally the last day to vote for me for the best of loudoun. 🎉🤘🏼

It's beyond exhausting bugging everyone every day for the last week but a HUGE THANK YOU to those that did vote for me. 🙏🏼

Thank you for supporting my small business. 🐾💜

Vote in any or all categories once per day April 17th through April 28th EDT!

04/27/2026

Wednesday Midday Update 🐾

I am currently fully booked for midday visits for Wednesday's!

I want to make sure every pup gets the time and attention they deserve, so my schedule is currently at capacity for that and limited availability for Mondays.

Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays I have more flexibility.

However, life happens! If you’d like to be added to my waitlist in case of a last-minute cancellation, please send me a message. If a spot opens up, I’ll do my best to squeeze you in!

Thank you for being flexible. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for future visits. 🙏🏼🐾💜

04/27/2026

Please give a big welcome to Finn and Ralph to the nest! These 2 boys were a joy to walk and take care of. 🥰🐾🐶

04/24/2026

Laia is jumping for joy!

There are only 4 days left to vote for . This is the 2nd year in a row I've made it to the final round. Last year we brought home the finalist position and I'm hoping to repeat that but that can't happen unless you vote EVERYDAY!!!!

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04/23/2026

I didn't know about the water shake... That's pretty cool 🐾💦 thanks for sharing