We’re Back! Getting Mom and Dad to unplug to recharge was a lot more more difficult than we anticipated. Therefore Asa and I were forced to take extreme measures. We rented a remote cabin along the Bold Coast Scenic Byway in Maine, where cell service was intermittent at best, and the only distractions were deciding […]
Asa and I are back from vacation! We missed you! Being unplugged from social media, and all of our friends was a lot harder than we thought. But we also enjoyed our vacation. We explored new places. Revisited favorite locations. Worked on a few projects. Visited with family including our canine cousins. And yes, songs […]
Asa and I are going to do something we’ve never done before on Living with a Golden. We’re taking a vacation! Oh sure we’ve been on vacations before, but we always managed to continue to share with you a blog post each day while away exploring new places. And yes, we have taken time off […]
Yesterday I shared with you our tips on planning a vacation for dogs and their humans. Today I’d like to expand on that topic by reminding you to read the fine print before booking that dog friendly vacation rental. Although a place may claim to be a pet friendly summer cottage, some rental properties are […]
Dogs, after staying home for over a year, it is time to start taking your humans on adventures again! Recently a few of our friends asked us for advice on planning the perfect dog friendly vacation with their families. When traveling with humans, it is important to be prepared. A little preplanning goes a long […]
Well I learned an important lesson on my vacation. Always ask if it is a shared rental and research the location. Turns out our rental cottage was a popular bird destination! It didn’t take long after our arrival for Asa and I to notice the previous guests were still lingering on the lawn. I politely […]
Asa here. Chuck Billy and I have somewhat different opinions on how to enjoy a vacation. Whereas he sees it as one big adventure exploring as many new places as possible, trying new things, and making new friends wherever we go, I find it comforting to have a mix of both old and new experiences. […]
Surprise! We’re back! Last week Asa and I decided that Mom and Dad needed a vacation, so we took them to explore the midcoast region of Maine. It was the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer. We awoke each morning to the sound of lobster boats heading out to check their traps. Thanks […]
This weekend we attended the 5th Annual New England Golden Jubilee! This was our third year partying with over 100 Golden Retrievers at Dog Mountain in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. I can’t wait to tell you all about it, but I need to sort through Mom’s photos first and collect my thoughts. So in the meantime, […]
Recently a few of our dog friends asked us for advice on planning the perfect vacation with their humans. When traveling with humans, especially Helicopter Dog Parents, it is important to be prepared. A little preplanning goes a long way in reducing their stress and ours. Here are a our recommendations to dogs to help […]
