Meredith Reynells can turn your favorite photo of your dog into a beautiful pet portrait! When I met Meredith, I was immediately struck not only by the colorfulness of her paintings, but that she truly captures the individual personality of the dogs and other animals that she paints. Recently I sat down with her to […]
If you haven’t tried Purely Oh Dog Bakery’s delicious limited ingredient, all-natural, grain-free, gluten-free dog treats and biscuits, now is the perfect time! Purely Oh Dog Bakery is offering free shipping on all purchases over $20 through Memorial Day. Or if you’re like Chuck Billy and Asa and already a big fan of their treats, this […]
Snow has finally arrived in Maine and with it comes opportunities for dog friendly winter hiking. But before heading out there are precautions to take so that both you and your dog can have a great adventure. Snow clumping up on paws tends to be the biggest issue for dogs when hiking, and licking will […]
Winter can be a difficult time for dogs, especially for those who may be sick, injured, or are experiencing the aches and pains of aging. But an in-home massage by Jenn Schaaf, owner of Pampered Paws K9 Massage, is the prefect way to promote healing, longevity and performance in your best friend. Recently we interviewed […]
If you’re looking for a special gift for the pet lover on your list, or perhaps would like the perfect toy for your furry friends, then head to Pawsitively Best Friends (21 Market Street) in Newburyport, MA. It is one of our favorite stores to shop because the owner, Pamela, always has unique items including […]
We are very fortunate in southern Maine to have many local land trusts. Here are some unique gifts that also support the conservation efforts for local dog friendly hiking trails: Great Works Regional Land Trust: The Great Works Regional Land Trust offers a variety of books by local authors ranging from the history of the […]
Looking for a dog toy that provides hours of fun, a wonderful opportunity for bonding, and can even get you through the difficult teething stage? We at Living with a Golden highly recommend Knots of Fun by Happy Hands Happy Dog Toys. These locally made, braided fleece toys are a favorite of Chuck Billy and […]
This month we’ll be taking a break from reviewing Dog Friendly Places, and instead would like to share with you locally made dog products that we enjoy. Purely Oh Dog Bakery, based out of Fremont, NH, offers delicious homemade dog treats. What makes these treats extra special is their mission is to provide limited ingredients, […]
You may have noticed from our Dog Friendly Places videos that we use head halters on our dogs. But often when we are out and about people have asked us why our Goldens are wearing muzzles! Head halters are not muzzles, rather they make it easier to control our dogs when they get excited in […]
Our first Golden Retriever, Lemmy, was not a good swimmer. He would start off well, but he often got distracted and would stop swimming! Now most dogs have survival instincts and wouldn’t let themselves sink without a fight. Not our Lemmy. With the true heart of a Golden, he would simply let himself sink while […]
