A Fetchin Good TIme LLC

08/15/2024

Buddy will be at the Farmers Market in 29 Palms this Saturday from 8:30-10 and then at Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter from 11-2! Lots of opportunities to come meet him 🐾🩶 he is still looking for his forever home

08/14/2024

🐾🩶🐾🩶🐾🩶 Palms N Paws is open Tuesday-Friday 12-5 and Sat 11-2 go stop by

08/07/2024

🩶🐾 Honored to have been able to put on such a successful event for an incredible cause.

Update:
The Fundraiser put on By Emma Elliott & A Fetchin Good Time (Ashley Staiger) on 7-20-24 Brought in an impressive $3000.00 to The Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter. We would like to give a special Shout-Out to these 2 awesome ladies, Outpost & Vendors, & the community that showed up in great numbers to support our communities’ homeless animals, it was so much fun to see everyone come together for such a good cause. All monies will be redirected to Spay & Neuter Efforts to help save lives.
MAKE ADOPTION YOUR FIRST OPTION!!
Thank you all so much for your continuing support.

07/11/2024

💛 We are so happy to be a part of the coolest Yappy Hour in the Hi-Desert! 🌵

A Fetchin Good Time will join our friends at Snake Bite Roadhouse with a few others from the Hi- Desert

🍧 FREE pup cups and treats provided by
🍻 Food and Drinks by
🐩Temporary hair-dye, nail trims, bandanas & more
🐈‍⬛ Shelter Information Booth by
🦮 Dog Training Booth by A Fetchin Good TIme LLC

🕔 Tuesday, July 23rd From 5-7pm
📍 Snake Bite Roadhouse
55405 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Please share this post! Let’s get the word out!

07/11/2024

This is such a huge impact on the support for the shelter! Getting 29 animals fixed raises their chances for adoption and living healthier lives 🐾🩶

You can support the shelter in many ways, here are some!

Other ways to support:

Amazon Wishlist🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/6U3BPC65WN8F?ref_=wl_share

Buy a Leash For a Shelter Dog🔗 https://www.afetchingoodtime.com/shop/p/yx1ghhmmi22d6n5z60nqnr5rfeoj15-x2hx8-2zp5c

Palms-N-Paws in The House!!..We Are very appreciative & Thankful to San Deigo Humane Society for sponsoring a full Animal Action League Spay-Neuter Day, Best Friends Animal Society for 100% support, also all the all the Ladies @ A.A.L., you all ROCK!! We had a Very productive day with 29 Animals fixed & ready for their Second Chance and New Beginnings...
Why are we so excited about this? This makes a TREMENDOUS impact on the community and shelter life.
Spay/Neuter Facts :
1. Animals live longer when they are spayed/neutered, statistics says neutered male dogs 18% longer, spayed female dogs 23% longer, neutered male cats 62% longer, and female spayed cats 39% longer !!
2. Reduces the number of stray animals in facilities, shelters everywhere are FULL.
3. This can reduce the incidence of some of the most common types of cancers.
4. The cost of spaying/neutering is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for one year.
5. Pyometra is a bacterial infection in the uterus that can affect up to 50% unspayed female dogs, most of the time this is life-threating and needs emergency surgery which is 10x more expensive than a spay surgery.
We work with animals because we love them, and we love to see pets live a long, happy, healthy life.

07/09/2024

Co****le Tournament PRE REGISTRATION

Come on out and show off your skills for your chance to win prizes provided by our local business. Sign up early to get registered at a reduced cost of $10/ person to enter. You can fill out our registration form at the link below. More information provided about the event and registration will close July 17th.

https://www.afetchingoodtime.com/paws-for-a-cause

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from our P-N-P Family to yours, have fun, be safe & always keep our animals in mind as we celebrate America!!For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including furry friends. While it may seem like a great idea to reward your pet with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and activities can be potentially hazardous to him. However, with a little planning thanks to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), you can ensure that your pets stay safe, happy and healthy during summer festivities.

If your pet has a fear of or an aversion to loud noises:
Something as simple as turning on some soft music and moving your pet into an interior room with no windows can be helpful. Give them a space where they feel comfortable and calm that’s inside and away from all of the excitement.
You can also consider giving your pet an enrichment activity, like a Kong or a chew, to keep them busy inside.
An anxiety vest may work in some cases—if you don’t have one, try a snugly fitting t-shirt.
If you and your veterinarian do decide that anti-anxiety medication is your pet’s best bet, there are a few things to remember. First and foremost, give a practice dose of the medication before the big night to see how your pet responds to the medication. Second, never share the medication with another animal or give more than the recommended amount, and always keep a close eye on your pet.
While noise phobias are not as common in cats, they can and do happen. Fortunately, cats tend to hide when frightened. Checking in on your cats, having some quiet music on and keeping them indoors during the height of the fireworks is always a good idea.
Other safety concerns to consider:
Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. If ingested, the animal could become intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.
Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of pets’ reach. Certain types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing—or even kidney disease in severe cases. Lighter fluid can be irritating to skin, and if ingested can produce gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous system depression. If lighter fluid is inhaled, aspiration pneumonia and breathing problems could develop.
Keep your pets on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal, can give your pet severe indigestion and diarrhea. This is particularly true for older animals who have more delicate digestive systems and nutritional requirements. And keep in mind that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes, raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to companion animals. Please visit our People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets page for more information.
Do not put glow jewelry on your pets or allow them to play with it. While the luminescent substance contained in these products is not highly toxic, excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation could still result from ingestions, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers.
Keep citronella candles, insect coils and tiki torch oil products out of reach. Ingestion can produce stomach irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression. If inhaled, the oils could cause aspiration pneumonia in pets.
Some pets will eat anything, regardless of how it tastes—including fireworks! Never underestimate your pet’s level of curiosity and keep them far away from any fireworks. Keep any fireworks securely locked away until you’re ready to light them, then be sure to keep pets out of the area as you set off your fireworks.
Fireworks contain several types of chemicals and heavy metals. If you set off fireworks at home, make sure you thoroughly clean up the area, gathering any trash or remaining materials, before letting your dog have access again.
If you have any reason to suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.

07/03/2024

Share around this wonderful informative graphic from

There are so many things we can do as a community to aid in the return of a lost or missing pet !

I encourage you to hold on to the pet for a short while while using some other resources to help track down the owner.

You can walk the dog around the neighborhood.
Post to local Facebook groups and other sources.
Our wonderful radio station does a cruising critters report daily and is a way to reach a massive amount of folks to spread the word.
Bring it in and have it scanned for a micro chip at one of the many locations that can do this.

Consider fostering the animal in the meantime or finding a foster that can. Call ahead and schedule an appointment to see if the shelter has room to intake the animal.

Together we can be a great resource in reuniting pets with their owners and the shelter is there to lend assistance as always. We are encouraging the community to become “friendly finders” and going a step further than just bringing it to the shelter.

The shelter is not always the best place for these animals to go to when they have a loving home who is looking for them. Shelter life can be stressful and most owners don’t event think to physically go check for their pets at the local shelter.

This is one of the many steps that needs to be taken in order to help our local shelter get to a place where they are not over crowded and overwhelmed with intakes. Together we can help them achieve their goal. I believe the community is the solution in aiding the shelter

07/02/2024

Mark your calendar for one of THE BIGGEST fundraising events for Palms N Paws 🐾

WHEN: July 20th
TIME: 6pm
Outpost located at 71845 29 Palms Hwy
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
United States

We are throwing a family friendly, dog friendly Summer Pawty to support our local 29 Palms, Palms N Paws animal shelter. We are raising essential funds to get the animals in the shelter spay and neutered. This event is one of the many ways they are continuing to gather support in order to move forward with becoming a no kill by the end of 2025.

We can’t do it without our wonderful compassionate community. So come on out and let’s show them what the power of the community can do.

There will be a Bounce house
A Photo Booth
Music
Co****le tournaments
Silent auction with chances to win unique items from local businesses such as Wonder Valley Hot Springs, Desert Moon 25, Hi Desert Tails
and more!

We will kick the event off with a Paws for a Cause Pet Parade featuring the adoptable dogs from Palms N Paws! Thanks to the San Diego Humane Society there will be a fee reduced rate and adoption fees will be $29!

Outpost is not only hosting at their establishment they will be donating 10% off bar sales at the event to the shelter’s spay/neuter fund.

Come ready to vote in the car show for our contestants to have a shot at taking home a one of a kind trophy hand crafted by a talented local artist Paul Drohan.

We could not have pulled together such a huge event without the help of our many sponsors who deserve a shout out for making this happen 🙌 this community knows how to show up and show out for one another and I am honored to be amongst them.

Mucho Mucho Taco
Framed and Ready Photo Booth
Krystal Rose Photography
Eddie’s Inflatables
Outpost
Carol Eicher Marketing Design
Hi Desert tails
Desert Moon 25
Studio 29
Mo Mo G,s Grooming
Wonder Valley Hot Springs
Lauren Alexa Photography LLC
A Fetchin Good Time
Desert Delights Candy Company
Sun of the Desert
Very Very
Milk Thistle
Animal Action league
29 loaves
Hi Desert Daydream
Best Friends Animal Society

Other ways to support:

Amazon Wishlist🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/6U3BPC65WN8F?ref_=wl_share

Buy a Leash For a Shelter Dog🔗 https://www.afetchingoodtime.com/shop/p/yx1ghhmmi22d6n5z60nqnr5rfeoj15-x2hx8-2zp5c

Sponsor an Animal to Get Spayed or Neutered 🔗 https://www.afetchingoodtime.com/spay-neuter-a-shelter-pet

More event information🔗 https://www.afetchingoodtime.com/paws-for-a-cause

06/19/2024

While donations are a wonderful way to support the local shelter, the real value lies in a foster care system. Palms N Paws is integrating a new and improved foster program. Fosters are the backbone of any shelter and are desperately needed.

When city owned shelters are forced to take in every surrender, stray and lost dog no matter the case they are often put in the unfortunate situation of being at capacity. When they’re at capacity the unspeakable happens.

While we don’t like to talk about it, this is the sad reality of our shelter. Fostering is a wonderful way to give dogs a better living situation, save more dogs and can be valuable for first time dog owners to see if owning a dog is right for them.

The goal of fostering is always to bring a dog from the shelter, to a foster home, to their forever home. If you’d like more information about how you can enroll in our foster care program, contact Rick at 760-367-0157 during the hours of Tuesday- Friday 12-5 and Saturday 11-2. Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter will be closed Wednesday June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

06/18/2024

Thank you to everyone for donating a leash! We have delivered the first batch of 10 leashes for the shelter dogs! This is an ongoing process and we’re currently at 44 out of 50 leashes bought for the month of June!

Why buy a leash?
Palms N Paws adopts out about 40 animals a month and sometimes need to give away a good leash. This means they are giving away many more leashes than they receive.

Why these leashes?
The leashes are bought from and are recycled climbing rope, made in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty!

If you would like to purchase a leash and help us out you can follow the link 🔗

https://www.afetchingoodtime.com/shop/p/yx1ghhmmi22d6n5z60nqnr5rfeoj15-x2hx8-2zp5c

06/04/2024

Over the next 2 weeks some extremely talented people of the industry are giving lectures on subjects that hold value to the community.

Last night kicked off with sharing all about Energy and how it’s connected to our dogs.

If you can catch them live I encourage you to come listen and gain a fresh perspective on the industry.

When a community chooses to come together instead of bash and operate from ego, amazing things can be accomplished in those spaces .

All lectures will be recorded so you can catch the replay

Can’t wait to see you there

05/30/2024

This will be a series of online lectures from some of the best pack walkers in the business. These individuals have some powerful stories, insights and wisdoms to share about their processes. It will be an opportunity to get to go deeper with some of your favorite pack walking leaders.

Pack walking is a growing industry that would benefit immensely from ongoing education, associations and support for pack based businesses. My hope is that we create a space for pack walkers to learn, grow and evolve together - like a pack 😉

Accessible to many, supportive of keeping more dogs happy in their homes, and giving some much deserved recognition to pack businesses holding the standard high.

Online lectures VIA ZOOM will occur from June 3rd-14th and will be recorded in case you can’t catch them live. There will also be instagram posts, stories and lives from each of the speakers. All of the events are FREE to attend!

05/12/2024

Each service is tailored to work with your dog and your specific goals. I don’t believe training can be one size fits all. Because I believe that I am constantly taking my education further by attending in person workshops learning from other trainers and working towards being certified in Canine Nutrition.

I train at your dogs pace and never rush the process.

Private lessons are wonderful for owners to begin with. Here we can discuss/set goals, go over behavior issues and training philosophies and begin your training journey. Private lessons are great for individuals who have the time to put in at home in between lessons and classes.

Board and trains are a wonderful way to get your dog a giant head start. It’s an investment in your future with your dog. Having an experienced trainer be able to work with your dog around the clock can provide them with the consistency, accountability, patience and guidance to create a fun environment to learn in while taking the pressure and often overwhelming feeling off the owners. You are encouraged to attend classes and 1:1 sessions over the course of your dogs board and train. These sessions are included in the board and train and are a vital part of the process for your dog’s return.

1:1 retreats are intense 3 days of uncovering areas of tension in your relationship. Maybe you’ve put in years of training with your dog and have been working on your leash work, crate, place, “yes” work but you’re feeling stuck. I’m here to help you identify what’s holding you back and guide you on how to move forward.

Day trains are great for owners who need their dogs in the hands of an experienced handler to work with them for 5hrs on specific behavior problems like car anxiety, neutrality around other dogs, exposure to new environments, kennel training, leash training etc.

Virtual calls are wonderful for my further away clients who want to pick my brain about specific questions or behaviors.

To get started on your training journey reach out today

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04/14/2024

Client review 🥹

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04/01/2024

Stop assuming your dog knows how to behave inside your home. Especially a puppy 😉

Leash up inside the home. Sounds silly I know but it’s extremely helpful.

Using the leash inside allows you to reduce free roaming. When your dog has too much freedom they have opportunities to start practicing things you might find irritating later.

The leash allows us to keep them from practicing things like, digging in the trash, jumping when people come in the home, using the bathroom inside.

With the leash on we can communicate what we would prefer them to do instead. The leash allows us to guide them and be there to tell them “yes” that’s what I want or redirect them to what you do want.

Want more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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03/13/2024

Spice up your dog’s kibble life with 3 low cost ingredients that are Whole food sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin B, Glucosamine ( joint health) and Antioxidants and more

1. Sardines (in water)
2. Egg ( raw or cooked )
3. Bone broth ( single or limited ing. No onion powder etc. )

Kibble companies have to add synthetic sources in order to meet the AAFCO requirements . This is because the process in which kibble is made destroys these essential things your dog needs to thrive.

When we give our dogs synthetic versions for long periods of time they no longer absorb it. It also is more than likely the amounts put in the kibble are either too much or too little and can lead to health issues later on.

So by adding these in addition to your dogs kibble you can give your dog a whole source of important things their bodies need to thrive

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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03/04/2024

I want dogs to feel calm from my touch

Dogs get way too much physical affection and not enough exercise in my opinion from what I’ve witnessed over the years of being a dog trainer.

Dog don’t owe us cuddles 🤷‍♀️

Those pets are usually all for the human. Physical affection should be a two way conversation for owners and dogs.

I encourage you to practice inviting dogs into your space to receive pets. This makes touch a two way conversation and the dog has a choice (because they should in my opinion)

Everytime you pet a dog that isn’t open to receive it you are telling them I don’t respect your space and I don’t know how to read your body language. This breaks trust

Body language is a valuable thing to learn and part of being a dog owner.

Understanding when your dog needs space and being the one to help them achieve that instead of imposing unwanted touch on them would prevent a lot of bites.

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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03/03/2024

March pack walk with

March 16th at 10am
Stirrup tank rd ( JTNP )

☘️Open to all clients who have attended group classes or private lessons.

☘️Encouraged for clients who have completed a board and train to continue furthering your practice.

☘️Pack walks have many benefits and are a wonderful way to connect with other like minded dog owners

☘️Judgment free zone and a great place to practice advocacy for your dog

☘️Message me or Colleen to RSVP

☘️This pack walk is donation based and all proceeds will go to

If you have any questions feel free to message me or comment

03/03/2024

The crate is kind

The crate is not just for your dog’s physical safety. It’s also for your dogs mental health.

Dogs that experience separation anxiety or are practicing reactive behaviors inside the home can benefit from being in a crate.

The crate is useful to help give your dog a safe place to rest and prevents them from practicing unwanted behaviors.

Some behaviors are dangerous for the mind while others are dangerous for the body.

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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03/02/2024

If you’re not changing the behavior you’re choosing it

When our dogs are doing something we would prefer them not to do there is always options.

Give a correction
Redirect them
Ignore it
Interrupt it

There is no right or wrong just awareness of what each choice will result in.

A correction might work in the moment but in my opinion won’t get lasting results

Redirecting them interrupts the behavior with the intent to pattern what you would prefer instead

Ignoring it enforces it

Interrupting it does just that

I personally would prefer spending my time redirecting dogs and helping them make better decisions for lasting change

I want to get to the why of the problem not fix the symptom at the surface

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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03/01/2024

The quality of your walk is more important than where you’re going.

Destination frustration is when you just want to walk your dog around the block but you can’t because you’re in a power struggle the whole time.

If our dogs are not feeling good about the walk because they’re reacting, pulling to greet everyone or hyper vigilant then they’re not getting fully fulfilled from it.

When our dogs are connected with us and in pack drive on the walk we’re fully fulfilling them mentally AND physically

This is why the quality of your walk is more important than distance.

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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02/29/2024

Corrections are not dog training

If we’re only using corrections to communicate then it’s fear of the correction that stops the behavior you didn’t actually change how they feel you’ve suppressed the emotion.

Now this might work for some time but eventually your dog is going to get fed up and won’t care about the correction and you have to keep going harder.

When we focus on how the dog feels and work towards actually modifying that feeling we are building trust and respect in the relationship while working towards neutral grounds

We’re also teaching the dog to actually make better choices without so much guidance later

I’m not saying don’t ever correct your dog but I am saying stop correcting your dog and start teaching them what they’re supposed to be doing before correcting.

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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02/28/2024

Your nervous dog doesn’t want to meet people. It’s too much pressure.

When I have a client who has a nervous dog they usually tell me by the end of their session this is the calmest they’ve ever seen their dog around someone.

Now that’s because I practice no touch, no talk and no eye contact with the dog. I let the dog gather information about me if the approach me.

I don’t ever reach my hand out and stick it in their face. Bend down to pet them or try to baby talk them to win them over. I also do not give them a treat.

When it’s time for me to take the leash I use movement to bond with them and make my body appear less threatening by not facing them right away.

Stop forcing your nervous dog to be greeted by strangers and pet by people they don’t have a relationship with.

Consent for your dog matters and it begins with you becoming their advocate.

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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02/27/2024

Unpopular opinion, your reactive dog should not be in your bed or on your couch

Let’s talk about something that is a hot topic when it comes to owners and dogs

CUDDLING

It’s something humans have decided dogs need to do. We have also decided it’s the main way to bond with our dogs.

Overtime this has created under socialized, improperly socialized and unemployed dogs with an unhealthy attachment to their owners. Not to mention the many cases of resource guarding.

If you are working through reactivity or separation anxiety get that dog off your couch and out of your bed. This doesn’t have to be forever but if you want to really see progress this is a great boundary to start with.

We have to stop this over loving of dogs to death. If you really LOVE your dog you will care more about their mental health than your couch cuddles and baby talk.

Dogs need more than a yard, a bed and cuddles. They need a leader to set healthy boundaries and fulfill them as a dog

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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02/26/2024

Reactive dogs don’t want to protect things

Reactive dogs act defensively because they’ve been left without a leader to give them information about things they’re unsure of. Dogs with higher defensive drives are more likely to be more forward with wanting to create space.

When dogs have been left to decide things on their own they rely on their instinct to create space like barking, growling , showing teeth and lunging even biting

Do not confuse that with them protecting you. Some of it could be resource guarding (not good protection you don’t want to be viewed as a resource to your dog) but a lot of it is stemming from fear and wanting to protect themself.

Barking at your fence line, barking out the car window, barking out the window at the house, barking at guests/ delivery’s. These are not actions “protection” dogs engage in.
This is defense drive

When we are working through reactivity it’s best to not allow your dog to continue to practice defense drive . You need to be practicing more pack drive .

Reactivity is just a symptom to their lifestyle

Need more help? I’ve got you. Private lessons, virtual calls, board and trains, 1:1 retreats, shadow opportunities, group classes and other online resources.

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