Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Knots of Fun Are Lots of Fun
On snowy and rainy days when playing outside is not an option, our go to dog toy is Knots of Fun by Happy Hands Happy Dogs. These made in the USA, colorful braided fleece toys are a favorite of Chuck Billy and Asa. Our first Knots of Fun got us through Asa’s teething stage. We […]
Sorry Santa…Again!
For years I have been haunted by an innocent mistake I made as a puppy. I stole Santa’s hat. When I was a mere pup of 11 months old, Mom and Dad took me to get my picture taken with Santa, and let’s just say I got a bit overly excited. Come on, who hasn’t […]
Dog Christmas Survival Guide
For the entire month of December Dogs will be faced with all sorts of temptations that we must resist if we want to be on Santa’s, and more importantly Mom’s, Nice List. I have to admit Asa did a really good job with the Christmas Obstacle Course of Temptation that Mom set up last year. […]
Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade 2016
Can’t resist dressing your dog in a festive Holiday sweater? Want to spread Christmas cheer with your four legged friend? Then head on down to the 6th Annual Christmas Prelude Pooch Parade in Kennebunkport, Maine this Sunday, December 11, 2016. Once again the Portland Sea Dogs’ mascot, Slugger, will be leading the parade which forms […]
My Disgusting Little Brother Foiled Again
There we were all snug in our beds enjoying a peaceful night’s sleep. When all of a sudden Asa made that one sound that can wake Mom from a deep slumber. He was about to vomit. Down the stairs, two at a time, Mom came with a bound, determined to save the living room rug! […]
Unique Gifts that Support Land Conservation
For December we are going to take a break from our Dog Friendly Places recommendations, and instead share with you some of our favorite local businesses and nonprofits. We are very fortunate in Maine to have many local land trusts. Here are some unique gift ideas that also support the land conservation efforts of these […]
When Hawaii Freezes Over
Dear Mother Nature, we need to have a little talk. We couldn’t help but notice that it is December here in Maine, and all we’re suppose to receive today is a dusting to a couple inches of snow. Yet our friends all around the country and beyond are already enjoying lots and lots of snow. […]
Dog Bed Spontaneous Combustion
Today Asa and I would like to speak to you about a serious subject: Dog Bed Spontaneous Combustion. It is a little known fact that dog beds can spontaneously combust…usually during the wee hours of the night or during working hours when no Humans are present to witness this catastrophic event, thus leading to dogs being […]
Pet Photos with Santa
Attention Dogs: Don’t miss this opportunity to tell Santa directly what squeaky toy you want for Christmas, apologize for barking at him when he broke into your home last Christmas Eve, and get the perfect present for your Humans, all while helping local animal rescues, shelters and nonprofits! Santa will be making the rounds in […]
My Brother the Slacker
The safety of my family depends on a squeaky toy! Ok I have to admit Asa’s performance review last week was a real eye opener. What a slacker! Asa actually thinks that getting us to play and have fun is somehow contributing to the wellbeing of the family. Nowhere in that interview does he mention his […]