Today is Patriots’ Day. A state holiday observed in Massachusetts and Maine, commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, which took place on April 19, 1775. Throughout the day today in Lexington and Concord there will be reenactments of this epic battle. But for those of […]
January marks the beginning of awards season. Therefore we would like to welcome you to our first annual Golden Tail Wags Awards! Oh sure you’d expect this to be about the best of the best. It’s not. Our awards are in honor of the weird and wonderful things we have seen while visiting Dog Friendly […]
Enjoy a winter hike under a star-filled sky on trails lined with tiki torches then warm yourself by the fire at the Winter Bonfires at Dog Mountain! This dog friendly event will be taking place in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In addition to snowshoeing and skiing, […]
Celebrate the New Year by enjoying a hike with your dog! On January 1, 2017 State Parks across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes. So start off the New Year on the right paw by going on an outdoor adventure. Throughout the day, park rangers, naturalists and volunteers will be sharing their […]
The Goldens Are Coming! The Goldens Are Coming! Listen my children and you shall hear of the midday walk of Chuck Billy! I decided that our recent trip to Battle Road Trail in Concord, Massachusetts was the perfect opportunity to teach Asa about the American Revolution. However, it didn’t take long for me to realize […]
Exciting news! We’ve outgrown our Dog Friendly Places page! In the past year we have visited 19 beaches, hiked 22 trails, and enjoyed 5 scenic walks, for a total of 46 Dog Friendly Reviews in three states! A cumbersome list to scroll through with so many options. So to make choosing your next adventure easier, […]
A year ago I heard rumors about a place where Golden Retrievers of all ages could run and play at an event dedicated to them. I thought for sure it was an urban legend. Something parents tell their dogs to make them behave. As time progressed I was confident it was only a dream. How […]
Did your dog recently receive a colorful bandana, a new Spring collar, or perhaps a fashionable outfit for Easter? Then show off their new look on a puppy promenade this weekend! The following are scenic places to walk your dog. Just click on the name for more information to help you plan your visit including […]
In honor of what was hopefully the final snowstorm of the season yesterday, and in celebration of spring days ahead filled with beach romps and hikes, we would like to share Chuck Billy’s 2015 video love letter to winter. In the coming weeks new reviews will be added to our Dog Friendly Places page, so […]
A couple weeks ago we attended Dog Daze II Dock Diving competition in Kittery. What an amazing sport! It combines everything that we love! There’s running, jumping, fetching, and swimming! It is the ultimate sport for Golden Retrievers! But as usual, Mom and Dad crushed our dreams. Would you believe they forced us to sit […]