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 […]
I can’t believe I’m even having this conversation with Mom and Dad’s trainer. Apparently he is of the opinion that eating random food found on the ground is a bad thing. Clearly this man has never enjoyed a fresh pile of deer poop while hiking, nor visited a local park the day after a country […]
Research done by the American Animal Hospital Association has shown that 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature and that 1 out of 4 more pet’s lives could be saved if just one first aid technique was delivered before veterinary care. Therefore, we at Living with a Golden highly recommend taking Healthy Pets […]
January is a good time to take inventory of your hiking first aid kit, so you’ll be prepared when adventure calls! Whether it is a quick trip to the beach or a full day of hiking, we always bring our first aid kit to help with minor scrapes and issues with both us and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
