Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Puppy Gone Wild
Mom is insisting on decorating for Fall today. Paws crossed Asa is old enough now to resist temptation so history doesn’t repeat itself. Years ago Mom’s obsession with festooning the house in orange and gold knickknacks inspired one of Asa’s more memorable escapades as a puppy. While I supervise Mom, here is a stroll down […]
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Ball or Pumpkin
It’s time for every Dog’s favorite game show, “Ball or Pumpkin!” The game of chance inspired by the bite marks on Mom’s fall decorations. In this challenging game of wit if you choose correctly you will win endless hours of fetch for tail wagging fun! But choose wrong and there’s no fetch for you! Are […]
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Fall Dog Party 2017
Grab your camera, hop in the car, and take a scenic ride to leaf-romping, four-legged fun and smiles at the annual Fall Dog Party at Dog Mountain, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont! Hosted by the Stephen Huneck Gallery and the Friends of Dog Mountain, the Fall Dog Party will be taking place this Saturday, October 7, 2017 […]
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Chuck Billy’s Pride
I did it! I grew an apple! Ok, so technically my William’s Pride Apple Tree grew the apple. But it’s my tree and my apple! The Deer didn’t win! Earlier this summer the Delinquent Deer not only ate the leaves off my little tree, they snapped some of the branches completely off. I thought for […]
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Flying Mountain, Southwest Harbor, ME
Flying Mountain in Southwest Harbor, Maine is a dog friendly hike with beautiful views of Somes Sound and descends to a secluded rocky beach at Valley Cove. Part of Acadia National Park, Flying Mountain is their lowest peak at 284 feet above sea level, with a steep moderate to difficult trail to the summit. The […]
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Imaginary Friend’s Evil Doppelgänger
It’s no secret that Mom and Dad are big fans of ghost shows. So while at our rental beach cottage, Asa and I came up with a little plan to scare them. It was suppose to be harmless good fun, until the tables were turned and Asa was the one who got scared! His Imaginary […]
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My Lobster Tale
Now I’m not positive, but I believe it is a residency requirement in Maine that everyone, dogs included, need to eat so many pounds of lobster per year. This rule especially holds true for Mainers who choose to spend their vacations in their home state as well. Ok, I may be wrong. However, I didn’t […]
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Cat and Dog First Aid Class
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe that knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR is important for all dog owners. On Saturday, September 30, 2017, a class on Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid and CPR will be offered through the Scarborough Adult Learning Center by Bobby Silcott. Bobby Silcott […]
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All on this Adventure Together
The goal for our vacation was to enjoy the “quiet side” of Acadia National Park, exploring trails off the beaten path away from the more popular attractions. However, it didn’t take long for us to notice no matter how remote the trail, solitary hikers would find us, and inevitably stop to admire Asa and myself. […]
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Lamoine Beach, Lamoine, ME
If you’re looking for a dog friendly beach away from the crowds of Acadia, we recommend Lamoine Beach Park. Located in Lamoine, Maine, this small and rocky beach offers the calm waters of Frenchman Bay, and views of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. In addition, there is a picnic area with grills making this […]
