Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Lemmy’s Vacation
I’m feeling a bit nostalgic today. So I’d like to share with your this email my big brother Lemmy sent his Momma Butter on Columbus Day, October 10, 2009. Dear Momma Butter, Happy Columbus Day! I hope you have a fun day rolling in a big pile of leaves. I went on vacation to my Grandparents’ […]
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Dogs Day Out
As Dogs it is our responsibility to make sure our Humans get outside and enjoy their weekend. Well as luck would have it, this weekend many of our Humans will have three days off! But what makes this weekend extra special when compared to previous long weekends in recent months – our opportunities for fun […]
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Ales for Tails, Portland, ME
Grab your leashes and head to Portland for Maine’s only dog friendly beer festival, Ales for Tails! Hosted by the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, the fun takes place this Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Thompson’s Point (1 Thompson Point Road, Portland, ME), and features locally-brewed beers, food truck […]
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Anything You Can Do
Asa, we need to have a little chat. Yes it is impressive that you out ran me and caught that frisbee…multiple times…in a row. But don’t you even think for a minute it is because you’re more athletic than me. It was just pure luck. After all, as your older brother anything you can do […]
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New England Fall Foliage Dog Hikes
With the leaves nearing their peak fall colors, it is time to hit the trails for some dog friendly hiking with scenic views of New England! The following are some of our favorite places to hike with our dogs during autumn. For more information including directions, current weather, photos and more, please click on the […]
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Do As I Say…
Dear Mom and Dad, Asa and I can’t help but notice that you seem to follow the “do as I say, not as I do” philosophy when it comes to certain games. Case in point, this past weekend you had delivered a big dump truck full of dirt and a second truck full of rocks. […]
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Nose Work Champion
Yesterday Mom once again managed to slip into a post a reference to Lemmy’s triumphant day competing the New Hampshire Working Dogs Foundation’s Iron Dog way back in 2008. Sure we are proud of him. But how about a shout out to my short-lived career in Nose Work competitions? What, you didn’t know I’m certified […]
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Green Mountain Iron Dog 2016
The Vermont Police Canine Association’s Green Mountain Iron Dog will be held this Saturday, October 1, 2016 on the shores of Lake Champlain at Camp Dudley at Kiniya in Colchester, VT. This event is farther away than most of the dog friendly events we recommend at Living with a Golden, but it is an exciting […]
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Getting Reacquainted with Your Inner Wolf
Ok, I admit it, I’ve been a little lazy when it comes to homeschooling Asa over the summer. I knew he may have forgotten a lesson or two over the past few months. However, I never realized how out of touch he was getting with his inner wolf until the other day when he happily […]
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South Berwick Town Forest, ME
Looking for a tranquil hike away from the usual tourist areas? Located just minutes away from the more popular Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, the South Berwick Town Forest is a no-frills dog friendly hiking trail perfect for a quiet nature walk with your canine best friend. Consisting of approximately 88 acres, the Town Forest […]
