Far Fetched Adventures

The Spring Fling mini series will cover topics that will get you and your pup prepared for the warmer weather adventures ahead! In this first episode of the series, I dive into how much water your dog should be drinking, the gross and potentially deadly things in the water you should protect them from and how, first aid kit gear to for heat related injuries, and more. 

Stick around to the end of the episode to find out who's coming on the show next!

Bad weather can be a bummer for the active dog and their family. The good news it that there are tons of things to do inside that are not only fun but mentally and phsically engaging as well.

After a bit of research, I narrowed it down to 10 of my favorite activities for indoor fun that weren't just based on using food as a distraction but actually involved play and conncetion. 

The list is in no way exhaustive but it might surprise you.

Here are links for the resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Chaser, The World's Smartes Dog

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/smart-dog-anderson-cooper-60-minutes-chaser-8-16-18/

Test Your Dog's IQ

http://www.dognition.com

Yoga with Adriene

https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

52 Tricks to teach your dog

http://www.doggiebuddy.com/topics/Trainingtopics/traintopic3.html

101 Things To Do With a Box

https://www.clickertraining.com/101-things-to-do-with-a-box

Dog Activity Flip Board

https://amzn.to/2Cp5TAK

Outward Hound Dog Puzzle Game

https://amzn.to/2HAvOZF

13 Ways to Improve Doggy Recall

https://www.puppyleaks.com/improve-dog-recall/

 

In 2014, Mikael Lindnord and his team from Sweden traveled to Ecuador for the Adventure Racing World Championships representing their country and their sponsor Peak Performance. A stage for world class athletes from around the world, this race wasn't just another competition; it was a career changing pursuit vying for the title of World Champions. 

However, what started out as a team effort of 4, quickly took an unexpected turn when an unlikely 5th teammate joined them on day four of the race.

Geri Suster never intended to wander. But, when her sons set off for college, she found herself packing up her dogs Solo and Castle, and starting off on the most unlikely of adventures fulfilling her senior dog's bucket list wishes.

Show resources:

You can find Geri, Solo, and Castle on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/gracesuster/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemoneyrving/

In this episode I talk with Dough Lesch, President of C-RAD, about how he began in search and rescue and what it's like to be part of a team of avalanche rescue dogs in the mountains of Colorado. 

For more information and to support C-RAD, visit their website at 

www.c-rad.org

With a little preparation and the right gear, winter can be a super fun playground for you and your dog. In this episode, I cover some simple ways to make your cold weather expeditions with your dog a bit safer and give a sneak preview to next weeks episode with the president of C-RAD the Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment Team of Avalanche Dogs and their Handlers. 

 

Blog post that goes with the show:

https://www.farfetchedadventures.com/blog/winter-dog-adventure-essentials

 

Animal first aid kit checklist:

https://www.farfetchedadventures.com/blog/animal-first-aid-kit

  

Ruff Wear's winter gear line:

https://ruffwear.com/collections/winter-dog-gear

 

Ruff Wear's RAD Adoption Program through Best Friends Animal Sanctuary:

https://ruffwear.com/pages/rad-adoption-program

 

Hurtta's Winter gear line:

https://www.hurtta.com/global_en/products/warm-clothing

 

BEST coffee on the planet:

https://amzn.to/2GnBnuZ 

 

How a paralyzed dog went from death row to nomadic adventure pro and inspires everyone he meets to live life a little far fetched.

The show dedicated to the animals that make us all better humans by inspiring us to step outside both literally and metaphorically. Far Fetched Adventures takes a look at the landscapes that our furry family members dare us to navigate and tells the stories of how they're changing lives all over the world. From mountain peaks to seashores, we'll explore every paw print along the way. Daring adventures on the trail, on the road, in business and in life, with cold noses and wagging tails as our compass.