A Tough Day
Two months have gone by since Boomer passed away. Katy and I still struggle from time to time. In our kitchen his water bowl and dog food bowl were still…
Momma’s Boy
What can I say about Boomer and Katy? At first she was unsure about owning a dog, but from the moment she met him, she fell in love. Steve didn't…
A Boy and His Dog
A boy's childhood should be filled with tents, flashlights, camping, lakes, fishing, and if God is good, a great dog. Matthew was an outdoor kid, and Boomer was a perfect…
A Girl and Her Dog
One of the reasons for getting a family dog is for each child to look back on their youth and have great memories of that special pet that was part…
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The Gentle Lead
One of Boomer's favorite words was "Leash?". He knew it meant that he was going outside for a walk. As Boomer got older, he got bigger and stronger. Like most…
The First Hike
Boomer was a perfect outdoor dog. He loved to hike, and we loved to take him with us. We climbed mountains and valleys in many different spots throughout New Hampshire,…
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The Backyard with Boom
As we settled into the groove of having a great family dog, I would say that our favorite activity with him, on a daily basis, would be taking him out…
A Big Enough Trailer
In the 1990s we did a lot of camping in our pop-up trailer. One of our last trips was down to the Virginia Beach area. When we pulled into the…
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Boomer’s First Easter
When Easter rolled around it was time to go outside and take pictures of the kids (and parents!) with their Sunday clothes and Easter baskets. This was the first of…
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Doggie School
I found out from the Yankee Golden Retriever web site that there were puppy obedience classes specifically for Golden Retrievers. We thought it would be a lot of fun and…