Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Clear the Shelters Day
Chuck Billy and Asa have enriched our lives so much. But there are so many animals waiting for their forever homes. On Saturday, August 15, 2015, hundreds of shelters across the country are taking part in Clear the Shelters Day, a nationwide push to find homes for pets in need. Many organizations have agreed to […]
Imaginary Friend Or Foe
Uh oh, it looks like Asa had a disagreement with his Imaginary Friend again. I just don’t understand why those two can’t get along? But every day it is the same thing. Asa will be happily playing in the living room, then he will notice his Imaginary Friend who likes to hang out in the […]
Eastern Trail – Biddeford, ME
Earlier this Summer we walked the first leg of the Eastern Trail from Kennebunk to Arundel. Today we are reviewing the Biddeford to Arundel stretch of this dog friendly walking trail in Maine. The Biddeford to Kennebunk section offers 6 miles (one way) of scenic easy walking. But on a hot summer day, we prefer […]
Confirmation I’m a Golden Wolf
Good News! Scientists have finally recognized that I am indeed a wolf!! Ever since I was a puppy I knew I was special. I’ve always had a longing to answer the call of the wild and get in touch with my inner wolf. But people would laugh and say there was no such thing as […]
Homeschooling: Science
Now that Asa is the ripe old age of 8 months, I need to advance his homeschooling beyond the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic. So today we are going to do our first science lesson! I decided it would be best to start with a simple chemistry experiment: Water + Dirt = Mud. I […]
Head Halters: Not a Muzzle
You may have noticed from our Dog Friendly Places videos that we use head halters on our dogs. But often when we are out and about people have asked us why our Goldens are wearing muzzles! Head halters are not muzzles, rather they make it easier to control our dogs when they get excited in […]
Proof Aliens Are Planning an Invasion!
Sssshhhh, come in closer, I need to talk to you about something important. But the Aliens are listening so I need to whisper. I tried to warn you in the earlier post Proof of My Attempted Alien Abduction, but my call to action obviously was not taken seriously. But since April I have even more […]
Highland Farm Preserve, York, ME
Highland Farm Preserve in York, Maine offers seven trails for dog friendly hiking. Consisting of 151 acres in the York River watershed, Highland Farm Preserve’s trails are of varied terrain that take you through dense forests, past vernal pools, and up to scenic outcroppings. As with Orris Falls in South Berwick, the Highland Farm Preserve […]
Cone of Shame
Hi, my name is Asa and I have a hot spot. Chuck Billy is forcing me to write today’s blog post because he is too busy muttering something about Aliens and this stupid lampshade I have to wear. Seriously, what is wrong with my family?! This is ridiculous! It all started last night when I […]
Helicopter Dog Parents
If you haven’t noticed, Mom and Dad are a little overprotective. Oh sure in many ways it is comforting to know they have our best interest at heart. But sometimes they are a little ridiculous. According to Wikipedia, “A helicopter parent is a parent who pays extremely close attention to a child’s or children’s experiences and problems. […]