Today we would like to thank retired Military Working Dogs for your bravery and loyalty in protecting our country and the men and women who served beside you. Since 1942 it is estimated that over 30,000 dogs have served our country, with approximately 2,500 Military Working Dogs on active duty today. In their roles as sentries […]
This Veterans Day there are THREE great ways that you can make a real difference in the lives of veterans at the 9th Annual Walk and Wag for Veterans to support Operation Delta Dog! On Saturday, November 13, 2021 there will be a 5K run; on Sunday, November 14, 2021 there will be the annual […]
Asa here. As Chuck Billy revealed earlier this week, I am on a diet. After years of being a lean, mean fetching machine, the treats have caught up to me. Now instead of my usual full portion of kibble I find it slightly smaller with extra green beans to keep my grumbly tummy at bay, […]
This November as our thoughts turn towards turkey, I am here to debunk a long held myth about this bird. Sorry turkeys, but Benjamin Franklin wasn’t that into you! For years the myth that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be on the official seal of the United States has been repeated at Thanksgiving celebrations. […]
If serving my meals exactly one hour late isn’t insult enough, last night Mom gave me the wrong bowl for dinner! Now to be honest, I was very excited to see that it wasn’t my usual slow feeder bowl, that I wolfed down Asa’s meal before Mom realized her mistake. However, after the mere seconds […]
While Asa was busy distracting Mom and Dad with his silly versions of punk songs at Pawtuckaway State Park, I, the renowned Dog Ufologist, was making yet another earth shattering discovery! I found proof of Aliens and Bigfoot’s erratic behavior! After posing for a photo by one of the glacial erratics, I spotted something very […]
Asa here. In the past I’ve written song parodies in rock, pop, country, and even a few holiday classics. Today I’m expanding my range by dabbling in punk. Recently while on a hike at Pawtuckaway State Park, I was reminded of the Ramone’s classic, “Rockaway Beach.” So I began singing… 1,2,3,4! Squeakin’ out a rhythm […]
Today, November 1st, is opening day for deer hunting in Maine. With so many dogs taking their families outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. Therefore, before heading out […]
It is the moment everyone has been waiting for, or at least Asa’s been waiting for all year, our big Halloween costume reveal for 2021! Oh sure you probably recognize these costumes from last year, but with ones so perfect for our personalities can you blame us for reusing them? “If you go down to […]
Chirp…chirp…chirp… ‘Tis the wind and nothing more… Quoth the Golden, “Nevermore!” Gather round my friends, and I will share with you my cautionary tale of my descent into madness. It all began just like any other day. Mom and Dad headed out, and Asa and I were settling in for our morning nap. That’s when […]
