Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Walking with a Song in Our Heart for Grandpa
As Mom and Asa head off on another walk singing a happy song, I can’t help but smile and think of Grandpa. Grandpa always hummed when he walked. In fact, as a puppy I was convinced that he couldn’t walk without singing a tune. And boy did Grandpa know a lot of tunes! He was […]
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Act Natural, We’re Being Followed
Psst. Come closer and act natural. I’m being followed. It all began way back in January while on a hike at one of my favorite places, when we actually were followed. Despite the fact the preserve consists of hundreds of acres, and no one else was there, two women followed our every twist and turn […]
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Explore 300 Years of History at the Weeks Brick House Nature Trails
Today our hike down memory lane is taking you back 300 years. Nestled behind the ca. 1710 Weeks Brick House and Gardens, in Greenland, New Hampshire, are the Weeks Nature Trails, a dog friendly hiking secret gem of the seacoast. Consisting of approximately 30 acres of conservation land, the Weeks Nature Trails are well marked […]
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Lemmy’s Modeling Career
Yesterday I shared with you how my brother, angel Lemmy, failed at getting a summer job. However, my friend Monte was quick to remind me that Lemmy did have a successful career as a model. Lemmy had the honor of being in not one but three juried art shows. Alright, so I probably should give […]
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Lemmy’s Attempt at a Summer Job
In honor of Labor Day Weekend, I thought I’d share with you this email my big brother Lemmy wrote to his biological Mom, Butter, back on Labor Day in 2011. Apparently his attempt at getting a summer job didn’t go so well. But he was only 5 years old at the time…not to mention a […]
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To Whom It May Concern
To Whom It May Concern, Recently while enjoying your beautiful city I came across this upsetting sign at the park, “No Dogs At Anytime.” Now I agree with you that dogs and formal gardens may not always go well together. However, rather than single out dogs, I think you need to broaden your scope to […]
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Flashback to My First Trail Review
For six years now Asa and I have been sharing our Dog Friendly Places reviews on our blog Living with a Golden. Curious, I decided to take a look back at my first trail review, and I must say I impressed even myself. As an up and coming film maker, I decided rather than hire […]
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There’s a Hole in the Baggie, Dear Daddy
Well our Monday is off to a great start. Please note the sarcasm. On a good day, Dad bags up our poop, and puts them in a bigger bag to proudly carry with us on our walk. Unfortunately this morning there was a hole in the big bag, and being still half-asleep and coffee deprived, […]
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Dogs by the Numbers
Although technically yesterday was National Dog Day, approximately 63.4 million households in the United States have at least one pup, thus making every day Dog Day! Therefore to continue our celebration, here are some fun facts about dogs. According to the 2019/2020 National Pet Owners Survey there are 89.7 million dogs in the United States. […]
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Celebrate National Dog Day with the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
For over nine years, 3,000 Golden Retrievers and the Morris Animal Foundation have been on a mission. They have been participating in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the largest and most comprehensive prospective canine health study ever undertaken by veterinary medicine in the United States. Each year with the help of veterinarians and dog owners, […]
