Dog Friendly Trails
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Maine Fun Facts
Happy 198th Birthday State of Maine! On March 15, 1820, Maine separated from Massachusetts to become the 23rd state. That makes Maine 1386 years old in dog years! Now we may be a bit biased because we live here, but Maine is our favorite state! To celebrate Maine’s birthday, we thought we would share some […]
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Snowmen for Sale
Dogs, are you tired of making snow angels in just a dusting of snow? Cats, has yet another winter gone by and you didn’t get a chance to build a snowman? Moms, were you too busy shoveling to get the perfect snowy picture of your pup? Well have we got a deal for you! In […]
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National K9 Veterans Day
In honor of National K9 Veterans Day, we thank the retired Military Working Dogs and Police K9s for your bravery and loyalty in protecting our country and the men and women who served beside you. National K9 Veterans Day was created thanks to the efforts of retired military working dog trainer, Joseph Wright, who chose March […]
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No Shedding Monkeys Allowed
I make it a point to always read the fine print when looking for a dog friendly vacation rental. Although a place may claim to be a pet friendly summer cottage, some rental properties are very specific about what they will allow. Most have rather routine rules. However, while recently researching where we’ll stay this […]
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Finding Asa
All that snow yesterday got me nostalgic about Asa’s first winter. In 2015 we received a record amount of snow, in fact it literally snowed every day for the first 16 days he lived with us! I was convinced that Mom and Dad accidentally brought home a polar bear instead of a puppy. But I […]
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New England Golden Jubilee 2018
Mark your calendars because on May 19, 2018 Golden Retrievers from throughout New England and beyond will be partying at the 4th Annual New England Golden Jubilee! They will be gathering at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont with a purpose; to support the critical research of the Morris Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, to honor […]
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Bring It On, Mother Nature!
These are the times that try dogs’ souls. After a month of being unable to play fetch because the backyard is covered in ice, it is finally almost melted. So what does Mother Nature do? She’s sending us more snow! Now don’t get me wrong, I love winter. However, I also love spring. And Mother […]
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In Awe of Mother Nature
Mother Nature put on quite a show for us this past weekend. Although Friday’s nor’easter was not a direct hit on Maine, it did coincide with astronomical high tides. Thus setting the stage for an awe inspiring performance along the coast. For the past three years we have shared on our Dog Friendly Places page […]
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Dog Bed Tetris
It’s time to play everyone’s favorite game – Dog Bed Tetris! Why take a boring nap, when you can turn it into a game? The rules are simple. How many different ways can two Golden Retrievers fit onto one oversized dog bed? It may sound easy, but it’s not. Anything can happen during this game […]
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My Ode to Peanut Butter
Apparently yesterday was National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. Not to be confused with National Peanut Butter Day which takes place in January or National Peanut Butter Month which everyone knows is November. Anyways, I would like to dedicate My Ode to Peanut Butter to our big brother, Lemmy, who absolutely loved this treat. So much […]
