I have to give Asa credit. He can be quite determined if he wants something. Too bad this time around he’s obsessing about us wearing matching Halloween costumes, which I have absolutely no interest in doing. This all started when Asa saw Ernie and Bert costumes at the pet supplies store. Luckily for me, they […]
Fall in New England is a great time to go hiking. However, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. By taking safety precautions, being aware of your surroundings, giving the hunters their space, and remembering your hiking etiquette, you and […]
Dogs, you may have noticed a few odd looking characters lurking around your neighborhood these past few days. Don’t panic! In the coming nights these strange looking ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and superheroes will be knocking on YOUR door. But it’s ok! It’s Halloween! I know this goes against your instincts to guard your home […]
This tale, inspired by true events, is a homage to Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” True! Nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? Listen, and observe how calmly I can tell you the whole story, of how my tail betrayed me. It […]
The Salem witch trials have captured the attention of historians for centuries. However, despite all the research and retellings, one fact often gets glossed over. Namely dogs were included among the innocent victims executed for being witches during the hysteria that gripped Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. Spoiler alert: the Salem witch trials had nothing […]
Three years ago today we said goodbye to our best friend, Grandpa. However, Grandpa, who was Mom’s Dad, wouldn’t want us to have droopy tails today. In fact, I bet he’s spending the day playing with his best friend, our brother, angel Lemmy. So to make us smile, I’m going to share with Asa some […]
For years now my family has mocked me for protecting them from imaginary threats. However, now that I have definitive proof that they exist, my family is finally taking my barking serious. It all began last Saturday when a mysterious black line appeared in our backyard. The line began in the center of the yard […]
Recently our friends at Pope Memorial Humane Society invited us to do neighborhood patrol at Howl for the Animals at the DeMeritt Farm’s Haunted Overload. Asa and I are always willing to lend a helping paw, so we immediately accepted this invitation.
Gather around, my friends, and I will share with you my tale of Halloween horror. It all begins innocently enough in a small town in southern Maine, with my family. On the surface we look normal. We go about our lives not bothering anyone, wave at the neighbors, and do what any other family in […]
Have I mentioned we still have a bit of a learning curve when it comes to beekeeping? Case in point: When being pursued by angry Honey Bees, do not seek shelter in the basement, because they will follow you. So as you may have guessed our latest attempt at harvesting honey included a basement filled […]
