New Year’s Eve is the party event of the year for dogs, second only to Super Bowl Sunday. But unlike the Super Bowl where party guests are all focused on the TV, making it easy for Asa and myself to let loose and sneak a snack here and there, New Year’s brings with it a […]
Charles Dickens once wrote, “And can it be that in a world so full and busy, the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up.” This year we had to say goodbye to many dear friends and family who […]
Celebrate the New Year by going on a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2019 State Parks across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes. So start off the New Year on the right paw by going on an outdoor adventure. Throughout the day, park rangers, naturalists and volunteers will be sharing […]
‘Twas the day after Christmas when all through the place, A Golden Retriever had a smile on his face. His presents were strewn all over the floor, He’s not on the Naughty List anymore! Mamma didn’t believe it, and neither could Dad, They thought he had been oh so very bad. But what with their […]
Asa’s Christmas wish came true! Santa took time off from his busy schedule to play fetch with us on Christmas Eve! Proving even Santa can’t resist a game of fetch! Thanks Santa! Wishing you all love, laughter, and Golden moments this Christmas and throughout the year! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Tail wags, Chuck Billy & Asa
Earlier this month, Asa wrote a letter to Santa asking him to play fetch with him on Christmas Eve. He has since read somewhere that humans remember things better when put to a tune of a song. So here is Asa’s musical reminder to Santa of his little Christmas request, along with a few other […]
Chuck Billy was on the naughty list to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. It all began back in 2012 when just shy of his first birthday Chuck Billy went to have his […]
The Holidays are all about making memories with family, and here at Living with a Golden, dogs are definitely family! It is a tradition in our household to make salt dough paw prints to as a lasting keepsake. You can make them as ornaments to hang on the tree, or put them in a shadow […]
Asa here. As you are probably well aware, my Imaginary Friend and I are inseparable. However, he tends to be a bit shy and only appears in the most random of places, usually behind glass. However, it has always been my dream that someday he would finally come out of the shadows and talk to […]
Far too many Golden Retrievers have crossed Rainbow Bridge this year. You can honor the memory of a beloved Golden friend, while also helping to make a brighter future for dogs, with a donation to the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive […]