Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
My Heartfelt Farewell to Winter
Winter, we’ve had a good run. But please don’t embarrass yourself, and overstay your welcome. Besides, I’m sure you have friends waiting for you in other parts of the world. I did have a lot of fun though, and will hold onto these frosty memories during the dog days of summer. However, today is the […]
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Dogs’ Deception Revealed
Way to go science revealing a long held dog secret. Apparently three Swiss scientists, who study dog cognition at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, conducted a test to expose our secret to the world. Namely, dogs do indeed manipulate humans to get what they want! In fact to further add to their research, I’m […]
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Northeast Animal Shelter Craft Fair
Looking for a break from cabin fever while helping shelter animals in need? Then head on over to the 2nd Annual Vendor and Craft Fair Fundraiser for the Northeast Animal Shelter. There will be 40+ vendors including our good friends Happy Hands Happy Dogs with their Knots of Fun! In addition there will be a […]
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Aren’t We Lucky
Yesterday I overheard a conversation with Mom’s Great Aunt. Great Aunt Dottie is the wise matriarch of our family, and even I, brilliant dog that I am, can learn from her. She no longer needs to worry about snowstorms from her new home. However after living on her own for many years, she revealed yesterday […]
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Keay Brook Preserve, Berwick, ME
Keay Brook Preserve, part of the Salmon Falls River Conservation Area in Berwick, Maine, is a great dog friendly hike. Dedicated in May 2016 by the Great Works Regional Land Trust, the trails are still under construction, but the main perimeter loop is ready for visitors. On the day we visited we enjoyed an easy […]
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Keeping it Positive while in the Negative
Mother Nature, I don’t like your negative attitude. Well actually it is your negative wind chills I don’t like. Anyways, you can’t bring me down! I’ve decided to stay positive about the recent bone chilling temperatures and the foot of snow on the way tomorrow. In short, I’m keeping it positive while in the negative! […]
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Utterly Humiliated
I’m so embarrassed. I humiliated myself in front of Dad’s coworkers! Up until now they knew me as the fierce watch dog who would bark to protect Dad while he worked. Now they think of me as a goofy Golden and can’t stop laughing at my expense! It all happened yesterday during the morning meeting […]
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Red Cross 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 March 18, 2017, a class on Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid/CPR will be offered through the Scarborough Adult Learning Center by Bobby Silcott. Bobby Silcott is a retired […]
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To All the Toys I’ve Loved Before
Asa, I’m sorry I killed your toy, Mr. Alligator. But must you be so overly dramatic and sing a song about him? He’s not even dead really, just a lot thinner without all the fluff inside of him. Pretend he just went on some extreme diet. If anything you should be thanking me for teaching […]
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Hiking Hits Chosen by YOU!
So between blizzards, injuries, and a deep freeze, Asa and I haven’t been hitting the trails as often as we wanted. However, it’s nice to see based on the visits to LivingwithaGolden.com our readers have been out hiking throughout February! You’ve even surprised us with which Dog Friendly Places were popular. Some we had never thought […]
