Yesterday I shared with you our tips on planning a vacation for dogs and their humans. Today I’d like to expand on that topic by reminding you to read the fine print before booking that dog friendly vacation rental. Although a place may claim to be a pet friendly summer cottage, some rental properties are […]
Dogs, after staying home for over a year, it is time to start taking your humans on adventures again! Recently a few of our friends asked us for advice on planning the perfect dog friendly vacation with their families. When traveling with humans, it is important to be prepared. A little preplanning goes a long […]
This evening yet another town council is having a meeting to discuss tighter restrictions on dogs at their beach. In the past few years, we have seen places we once enjoyed ban dogs entirely, or enact highly restrictive rules, and yet we understand why towns feel they have no other choice but to do it. […]
Acadia National Park is great dog friendly place to explore. However, with more than 3.5 million visitors each year, some spots can get more crowded than others. To alleviate some of the parking congestion, in addition to purchasing a pass to enter the park, if you’re planning to visit Cadillac Mountain you will also have […]
Listen up pups! There has been a major change to the dog beach rules at Bay View Beach, Kinney Shores, and Camp Ellis in Saco, Maine. Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their responsible handler from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco […]
“Listen, my children, and you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” Alright, you won’t exactly be reading about the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere with us today. Instead follow us on a midday walk in the footsteps of the Minute Men and British Soldiers, who on April 19, 1775 engaged in […]
Today is National Walking Day! We double dog dare all pups to leash up their humans and take them for a walk! Spring is a great time to recommit to taking your humans out for a daily walk, to help them get healthier and raise awareness about the importance of physical activity for both them […]
It has been a long year for all of us. So why not breathe in the fresh air and start 2021 on the right paw with a First Week Hike! Traditionally these have been guided tours at state parks across the country on January 1st. But this year, as with everything else, things are a […]
Getting outside to enjoy the many hiking trails Maine has to offer has become a great escape from indoors during the pandemic. However, deer hunting season begins in Maine this weekend. Therefore, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. By […]
Asa and I wrap up our Maine Virtual Vacation with a trip to a beach that really rocks! Maine is known for it’s rugged, rocky coastline, but Jasper Beach, located in Howard Cove, Machiasport, rocks out to it’s own unique music. Jasper Beach isn’t a sandy get away to spend the day. Rather this dog […]
