There we were heading home from a romp on the beach when all of a sudden traffic slowed to a crawl. It was too early in the morning for it to be the regular tourist traffic. Also it being a Saturday morning, it couldn’t be road construction slowing us down. That’s when we saw the […]
Do you know what to do if your dog is missing? More dogs go missing during the summer than other times of the year. We at Living with a Golden strongly believe knowing what to do ahead of time in an emergency situation is crucial in getting your pup home. This Saturday, June 9, 2018, […]
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 […]
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe in the importance of knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR. On Saturday February 24, 2018 Yankee Dog of Brattleboro, Vermont will be hosting a CPR and First Aid for Pets class taught by April Begosh of Healthy Pets NH. We cannot stress how much […]
There is no denying the positive benefits of massage on pets. Dog massages reduce stress, alleviate the aches and pains of everyday life, increase flexibility and improve their overall wellness. Not to mention it is a wonderful way to bond with your dog. Also, on a personal note, I’ve seen first hand the positive benefit of […]
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 […]
Autumn 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 […]
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe that knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR is important for all dog owners. On Sunday, November 5, 2017, a class on Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid and CPR will be hosted at York Bark and Play, with Bobby Silcott of the Maine […]
We at Living with a Golden strongly believe that knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR is important for all dog owners. On Saturday, September 30, 2017, a class on Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid and CPR will be offered through the Scarborough Adult Learning Center by Bobby Silcott. Bobby Silcott […]
And so it begins, dogs’ least favorite holiday, the 4th of July. It’s not even July yet, and the fireworks have already started! Seriously, fireworks on July 4th are bad enough. Why extend my torture by randomly shooting them off days ahead of schedule? As far as I can tell no other holiday is celebrated […]
