Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
The Invisible Dog
For over two years now I’ve been invisible. Every time I venture out with Asa, people surround him while ignoring me. Initially I thought once Asa grew out of his floppy fluffy puppy stage, people would notice me again. But alas, he’s full-grown and people still don’t instantly acknowledge my presence. This led me to […]
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Music for Mutts 2017
Come listen to great music, enjoy craft beers, and save a life! Music for Mutts will be taking place this Sunday, July 9, 2017 at One Longfellow Square (181 State Street, Portland, ME) to benefit the important mission of The Green Ark to rescue at-risk pets in high kill shelters from being euthanized. “Yappy Hour” […]
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When Wednesday Is Monday
Monday felt like Friday. Tuesday turned into an extended weekend. And now Wednesday is a Monday. I’m so confused! Fourth of July falling on a Tuesday has totally thrown my family’s routine into a state of chaos. The odd work week set Dad up for a rather embarassing moment on Monday. Mom totally disregarded our […]
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Dog Friendly Day Trips
Summer is a great time to get out and spend the day with your dog exploring new places and revisiting old ones. The following are just a few of our favorite dog friendly picnic spots in Maine and Massachusetts. Please click on the highlighted name for more details to plan your visit, including directions, weather […]
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And So It Begins
And so it begins, dogs’ least favorite holiday, the 4th of July. It’s not even July yet, and the fireworks have already started! Seriously, fireworks on July 4th are bad enough. Why extend my torture by randomly shooting them off days ahead of schedule? As far as I can tell no other holiday is celebrated […]
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Finding Lost Dog in Maine
More dogs go missing on the 4th of July than on any other day of the year. Dogs do not enjoy fireworks, nor do they understand it is a celebration. While most dog owners are vigilant at home protecting their dogs from getting lost, it is easy for even the most dedicated helicopter dog parents […]
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Maine’s Siren Song
In Greek mythology the Sirens were dangerous creatures, who lured sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast. However, did you know Maine has it’s own version of the Sirens, leading innocent Dogs to fall off rocky cliffs? Recently during our hike at the Devil’s Back Trail in Harpswell, my […]
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Devil’s Back Trail, Harpswell, ME
The Devil’s Back Trail in Harpswell, Maine is a scenic dog friendly hike on Orr’s Island. Composed of two parcels of land on either side of the road, the Devil’s Back is approximately 36 acres with two loop trails. The East Trail, adjacent to the parking lot, is the newer of the two, and just […]
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Someday My Queen Bee Will Come
Someday my Queen Bee will come…just not today. My Honey Bees have let me down again. The last time we checked the Chuck BEEly Hive things looked hopeful. The Queen cells were empty, there was plenty of Worker Bee brood comb, and honey production had increased. All signs that a new Queen had assumed the […]
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Office Dog Do’s and Don’ts
Attention Dogs! Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Our one opportunity each year to prove to Humans that having Dogs in the workplace makes the world a better place. Ok, maybe not the world per se, but it does make for a happy work environment. There’s even proof! Studies by the International Journal of […]
