Dad tries. He really does. But when it comes to giving presents to Mom, let’s just say he could use a little help. One year for Mother’s Day he and Lemmy gave Mom a vacuum. Yep, he forced Lemmy to give Mom the starring character in every dog’s nightmare! Then there was the BIG birthday […]
For Flashback Friday, I’d like to share with you my harrowing tale from 2016 of how I faced the squeaky toy avenger of death…and showed him who’s boss! I looked Death in the eyes…unblinking plastic eyes…and survived! Recently Mom told me that they were taking us to the mall for photos with the Easter Bunny. […]
Ruh! Roh! Mom is searching for the bunny ears. It must be that time of year again when dog owners lose their minds. Don’t they know it is humiliating to dress us up as rabbits? After all, our innate wolf instincts clearly tell us we should be hunting rabbits, not masquerading as them! Luckily for […]
Not to brag…but I will…this has been a super birthday week! Every day has been filled with surprises and fun! It all began on Sunday when we went on a hike. But not just any hike, we climbed to a summit of 555 feet in honor of my 5th birthday! It was a beautiful day, […]
“My wish for you is joy. When you wish someone joy, you wish peace, love, prosperity, health, happiness… all the good things.” ~ Maya Angelou From our family at Living with a Golden to yours, may 2017 be filled with joyful Golden moments!
‘Twas the day after Christmas when all through the place, A Golden Retriever had a smile on his face. His presents were strewn all over the floor, He’s not on the Naughty List anymore! Mamma didn’t believe it, and neither could Dad, They thought he had been oh so very bad. But what with their […]
“A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year. These make a Merry Christmas! ~ John Greenleaf Whittier ~~~ Wishing you and your loved ones a Christmas filled with simple joys, happy memories and Golden moments! Tail […]
The Holidays are all about spending time with family, and here at Living with a Golden, dogs are definitely family! So if you’re looking for something extra special to do with your four legged best friend this Christmas, or thinking of starting a new tradition with your pup, here are a few ideas. DIY Ornaments: A […]
With only a few days to go before Christmas I better stop making my list and checking it twice, and actually go out and buy presents! According to the latest research, there is a real science behind the art of choosing the perfect gift. The trick is putting yourself in the receiver’s place and choosing […]
Rosamunde Pilcher once wrote, “And the wicked thing is, that when we’re really upset, we always take it out on the people who are closest and whom we love the most.” Asa, I owe you a big apology. My behavior this past weekend was inexcusable. I could blame it on my anxiety that the creepy […]