As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, I would like to pause to remember and give thanks to the fearless dogs who were among the first animals launched into space. Before humans could be sent into orbit, both the Soviet Union and the United States used animals to determine if space flight […]
From one big brother to another, welcome Liam to this exclusive club! Now I know what you’re thinking, “How can a dog and a little boy both be members of the same big brother club?” Well you’ll be surprised to know that whether your younger sibling has two legs or four, we both have the […]
Mondays in summer are always the most difficult. So as dogs spend their day daydreaming about the weekend while their owners toil away at work, here’s a little song by Asa sung to the tune of Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” to get you through the day. My apologies in advance to any and all fans of the […]
Dogs gather around. We need to talk. We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a great day at the beach or on a trail, when all of a sudden that dog shows up and ruins it for everyone. Maybe he’s running with reckless abandon off-leash, or perhaps she’s a bit too friendly when greeting fellow weekend warriors, or […]
Earlier this week while Mom was trying to convince Asa to declutter his toy box, she sent Dad and I down to the basement on a similar mission. However, unlike Asa who could not understand Marie Kondo’s philosophy of discard what doesn’t spark joy, Dad embraced it…perhaps a bit too much. While sorting through all […]
Clearly when Marie Kondo wrote her New York Times best selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, she did not have in mind Golden Retrievers, specifically Asa and his toy collection. As Kondo explains, “The best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to take each item in one’s […]
When you’re a celebrity, such as myself it can be difficult going places because I’m often spotted by adoring fans. Case in point yesterday I wanted to take a leisurely stroll. However it didn’t take long for people to notice me. Peddling towards me from the opposite direction, I could hear the leader in a […]
This Independence Day walk in the paw prints of history at one of these dog friendly historic sites with a patriotic past. For more detailed information, click on the highlighted name. Please visit our Dog Friendly Places page for additional places to visit including dog beaches, hiking trails, and scenic walks. Eliot Boat Basin, Eliot, ME: This unassuming park holds […]
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, I’d like to pause to acknowledge the patriotic dogs that helped shape our country. After all, as every dog knows, behind every great human is an even more awesome pup. From being the constant companions of patriots during the early days of our country, to […]
What kind of a boss would I be if I didn’t give Mom and Dad a day off every once in awhile, especially for their anniversary? Believe it or not, they were married in the last century! That makes them like a bazillion dog years old! It was so long ago, that it was before […]