Golden Retriever Life

Making memories that will last a lifetime 😊

Ever since Ellie was a puppy, she’s loved the camera 📸 so a few years ago we started taking selfies and working on “smile” 😀 Here are our top 7 global selfies 🌍

Ellie's favorite was the pelicans and Emma's was the fake lion 😂

Never miss an opportunity to spread smiles 😊

Croatia hugs 🇭🇷 I think I need to frame this one!

When our baby was born, Katie told me she wanted to do 29029 Trail, an ultra event where you run/walk three marathons over three days in the mountains. This event may sound crazy, especially as a new mom, but our motto has always been to do hard things, and Katie can accomplish anything. This past weekend was her 3-day simulation: – Day 1: 10-mile run – Day 2: 8-hour mountain ruck (weighted backpack) – Day 3: 7-hour mountain run I couldn’t be more proud of her, and I wanted our son to see his mom crushing it, so we decided to surprise her midway on Day 3. #ultramarathon #goldenretrieverlife #dog #petfriendly #europe #italy #smile #surprise

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army 🇺🇸 As a former Army Chinook pilot, this milestone means a lot. During a deployment overseas, our unit had a dog named Zac whose job was to simply bring joy. Watching the way he lifted spirits during tough moments left a lasting impact and ultimately inspired our Mission to Spread Smiles. When I returned home, we got Ellie and trained her as a therapy dog. Not long after, Emma joined in too. Since then, they’ve brought comfort, connection, and joy to service members and military families around the world. To celebrate the 250th birthday, here are some of our favorite Army smiles. We’re proud to be part of this community and forever grateful to those who serve. @USArmy #Army250 #goldenretrieverlife #dog #army #smiles

Ellie's little tail wags waiting for the selfie 🥺

I’m not crying 🥺

I made a BIG mistake... 😬

Traveling around Italy with 2 dogs and baby! We've learned so much along the way, like a king bed is just two twin beds pushed together, and the hotel didn't put you in the wrong room 😂 Italy is one of the most dog AND baby-friendly places we've visited! Dogs are allowed almost everywhere, and strangers will go out of their way to make your baby smile. If you're looking for a good destination to visit, I highly recommend it. Although, visiting less touristy areas such as Lake Garda or before peak season might be best. #goldenretrieverlife #dog #baby #italy #europe #travel #petfriendly #smile

Dogs teach baby to high-five!

Dogs are the universal language of love 💛

#ad Ellie’s love language is quality time, so we’re celebrating National Pet Month with the Boots & Barkley collection @target! #TargetPartner There are 150+ new products, all with a durability scale so you can chose the right toy for your dog! Plus they prioritize yellow and blue, colors dogs can see best, and nearly two-thirds of the assortment is under $10, so you can spoil your dogs without breaking the bank! #TargetPets #goldenretrieverlife #dog #NationalPetMonth #smile #bffs

This might be the best hidden gem in all of Italy 🇮🇹 We booked a last-minute trip to Riva del Garda and, within 48 hours of arriving, decided to extend our stay a month! It's active, but not too hectic or touristy. The lake is beautiful, the mountains are perfect for exploring, and dogs are welcome almost everywhere. It's the kind of place that you find yourself saying, "I could live here." #goldenretrieverlife #dog #baby #travel #italy #lakegarda #rivadelgarda

The definition of pure joy 💛

This made the top of our Global Selfies list, but based on the comments, I think it also deserves its own post! lake > selfie 😂 #goldenretrieverlife #dog #italy #europe #selfie #bffs #smile

Surprising my dogs with an Italian adventure

1st century AD Roman amphitheater selfie 📸

We've traveled to 14 countries with Ellie and Emma, and if there's one thing we've learned, it's that dogs are the universal language of love. No matter where we go, they always spread smiles. Although, I think E&E are a little confused as to why strangers know their names 😂 #goldenretrieverlife #dog #europe #smile #reactions #bffs