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! Links for the stuff in this episode: Leptospirosis. It can be fatal if left untreated. https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Leptospirosis.aspx   Giardiasis and other scary things to take precautions against. https://www.avma.org/public/Health/Pages/Outdoor-Enthusiasts-Precautions.aspx#giardiasis (these links are affiliate links to Amazon) Sawyer PointOne Squeeze Filtation System https://amzn.to/2V6LiZl   LifeStraw Universal Water Bottle Filtration Adapter Kit https://amzn.to/2JTjQxf  

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/  

Adventure Racing is known as the most grueling endurance sport on the planet. Traversing hundreds of miles through various terrain, climates, environments and multiple disciplines, it's more often a race of survival than time across a finish line.  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.  Arthur's story is nothing short of heroic and miraculous as he comes face to face with the human whose tenacious heart matched his own.  Links from the show:    Read Arthur's book! https://amzn.to/2tYoPSt   Read Arthur's second book called Arthur and Friends! https://amzn.to/2tXiHKc   Support the Lobo Law in Ecuador http://www.arthurfoundation.org/   Learn more about the sport of adventure racing: https://arworldseries.com/  

Geri Suster never intended to wander. A corporate job, two sons, two dogs, and a nice house in southern California seemed to be perfectly good reasons to stay put. 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. This is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of how one woman is driving across the United States finding joy in seeing the world through Solo and Castle's eyes.   Show resources: You can find Geri, Solo, and Castle on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gracesuster/ (she has a book coming out soon!)   If you're thinking about taking the leap into the nomadic lifestyle, I highly recommend joining me and my friends over in the RV Entrepreneur facebook group. It's free and full of the coolest, kindest people full of everything you need to know to get on the road and make a living while doing it.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemoneyrving/

There's a highly trained team of avalanche rescue personnel in Summit County, Colorado...and the most vital team members have fur. C-RAD, aka, Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment is a skilled team of avalanche dog handlers that train year round with their dogs so they can respond to an avalanche incident where people may have been burried.  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   

The way I met Charlie in 2009 is anything but typical. Found paralyzed in a ditch and headed for certain euthanasia, fate stepped in and our paths crossed that May in Florida. No one could have prepared me for the adventures that would follow. From the mountains of Colorado to the coastal redwoods of California, this little dog navigates with his heart and inspires everyone that he meets to do the same. Step inside Charlie's story of being hours away from euthanasia to living a nomadic, adventurous life that inspires everyone 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.