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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...