Military Working Dogs have been on the news a lot lately, especially Conan, the Belgian Malinois who is serving with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. But how does a dog become one of these elite members of our military? In honor of Veterans Day, we’d like to share the journey these specialized K9s make […]
As a Chief Executive Dog, I don’t take sick days. Oh sure I’m being forced to take it slow after my surgery, and did delegate some of my responsibilities such as neighborhood patrol to Asa. Yet when it comes to my role as Office Manager, I’m still 100% paws-on when incidents occur. Yesterday started like […]
I’d like to begin by stating I’m fine. However, yesterday I had surgery to remove a lump from underneath my eyelid. Dr. Heidi assured Mom and Dad that is was a benign cyst. Clearly Dr. Heidi is not familiar with my research as a renown Dog Ufologist, because that was no cyst. She removed an […]
I bet you’re wondering why I’m in my crate right now and not out patrolling my neighborhood. Well today I’m demonstrating the importance of duck and cover drills. There is a new threat in my neighborhood, and to be honest I’m not quite sure how to respond other than by seeking shelter! It all started […]
Asa here. Recently while watching the Halloween classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” I made a startling realization. Maybe the reason the Great Pumpkin is so elusive is because he’s shy and not blessed with a lot of confidence like those other holiday heavy hitters, namely Santa and the Easter Bunny. Clearly they have […]
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 […]
