Want to learn life saving skills for your pets and support our service men and women this Veterans Day week? Then register to take the Pet First Aid and Disaster Response course at Clear Path for Veterans of New England in Devens, MA. In A Heartbeat is partnering with Clear Path for Veterans of New […]
Fall in New England is a great time to go hiking. However, it is important to remember that the majority of the Dog Friendly Trails reviewed here by Living with a Golden also allow hunting. By taking safety precautions, being aware of your surroundings, giving the hunters their space, and remembering your hiking etiquette, you and […]
When I enrolled Mom & Dad into training lessons never did I dream it could someday save Asa’s life. However, that is what exactly happened on a recent errand. Mom needed to run to the market to pick up a missing ingredient for dinner. Having been cooped up in the office all day, Dad leashed […]
Dogs gather around. We need to talk. We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a great day at the beach or on a trail, when all of a sudden that dog shows up and ruins it for everyone. Maybe he’s running with reckless abandon off-leash, or perhaps she’s a bit too friendly when greeting fellow weekend warriors, or […]
More dogs go missing on the 4th of July than on any other day of the year. Dogs do not enjoy fireworks, nor do they understand it is a celebration. While most dog owners are vigilant protecting our dogs from getting lost, it is easy for even the most dedicated helicopter dog parents to get […]
This past weekend we narrowly escaped being in what could have been a very bad car accident. Thankfully Dad was able to maneuver our car to avoid the distracted driver who was headed straight at us, and we made it to our destination shaken but safe. We were only five minutes away from reaching our […]
Spring is a great time to get outside and play with your dog. For many that includes a visit to a dog park. But is your dog ready? Do you know what to look for at a dog park to make the experience a positive one? Far too often signs are missed, dog behavior is […]
Summer adventures are right around the corner! But are you prepared in case an emergency happens? We at Living with a Golden strongly believe in the importance of knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR. On Sunday, May 5, 2019 the Animal Rescue League of Greater Portland will be hosting a CPR and […]
Today’s Earth Day message is brought to you on behalf of honey bees and dogs. In the spring humans go through great lengths trying to have the “perfect” lawn. However, have you stopped to consider how imperfect perfection is, and what harm it is doing to the environment? By covering lawns and gardens in pesticides […]
Ticks are back! Well not that they ever fully went away in the first place. Research has found that despite the subfreezing temperatures this past winter, more ticks are surviving. This spring they are emerging from their secret lairs, hungry for blood and spreading diseases! But there are ways to protect yourself and your pups […]