To the casual observer, the pile of sand behind us may appear to be the result of Mom cleaning the car out after our beach romp. To those more familiar with us, they may speculate that this is just the start of another project that Dad may or may not finish. However, to Asa and […]
This weekend humans will be flocking to movie theaters to learn more about The Secret Life of Pets. Normally Asa and I like to keep our private life…well private. But since Max and the other stars of this movie felt it was ok to break the unwritten rule that dogs don’t reveal their secret lives, […]
Neighborhood patrol is inherently dangerous work. During the 7 years that I’ve been fulfilling my duties, I’ve been trailed by coyotes, mocked by squirrels, and recently ambushed by a bird with a fly by pooping. Yet through it all I have managed to stay focused on the task, and complete my duties to the best […]
When it comes to our social calendars, Asa and I are completely in sync. However when it comes to our social compass, we are polar opposites! For me, Mom and Dad will always be true north, and therefore will receive my undivided attention. Asa, on the other paw, is all over the map. This difference […]
Martian Cat geoglyphs, in Maine? This Dog Ufologist says, “yes!” On Saturday while enjoying the Bark in the Park, I stumbled upon a startling discovery that further proves my Martian Cat theory. Fans of the show Ancient Aliens are no doubt familiar with the mysterious Nazca Lines found in the desert region of Southern Peru. […]
Mom is going on a quest. Like all real quests this means Mom has to leave her comfort zone if she hopes to achieve her goal. However, like all good adventurers, she will also apply her real life experiences to help guide her with the mission that lays before her. What is Mom’s quest? She’d […]
Well it’s official, Azzza Hive did not survive the winter. Azzza Hive was one of our first hives and remained strong despite the odds being against it summer after summer. Its Honey Bees survived the death of their Queen, bravely defended themselves against predator field mice, and courageously fought off marauding sugar ants. They even […]
Once again I’m realizing I underestimated Mom and Dad’s trainer. I just hope I didn’t accidentally ruin his surprise for me. It was one year ago that Asa and I enrolled Mom and Dad for some training classes. Back then I simply wanted to fine tune their leash walking so that Asa and I didn’t […]
On this Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, please pause to also remember our smallest soldiers who selflessly served our country. Dogs have served alongside US soldiers during every major conflict since the American Revolution to the present day. Yet more often than not their names […]
One of the goals of the New England Golden Jubilee is to raise awareness and funds for the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. This groundbreaking study is the largest and most comprehensive prospective canine health study ever undertaken in veterinary medicine in the United States. It’s purpose is to identify the nutritional, environmental, […]
