WORST Night Ever. Boondocking in Moab without Trinity
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- We snagged an incredible Moab boondocking spot, but it was hard to enjoy without our favorite companion. This was our loneliest day (and night!) without Trinity as we await word from what is supposed to be a routine surgery and try to distract ourselves during the process!
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Short Travel Day
03:21 Propane Hunting
06:06 Boondocking in Moab
10:27 Losing Trinity for a Day
13:39 Hike to Corona Arch
18:02 Trinity Update
19:28 Putting Sunscreen on the RV
20:20 Alaska Planning
23:18 Reunited with Trinity!
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I watch a lot of different videos. In one I saw where you can't take apples over the Canadian border. Make sure to check what you can an can not take over the border, so you don't spend money, just to throw things away.
@@rmlrl1971 Yep! No produce or meat. It's one of those things where most of the time they don't actually check....but we're not risking it. 🙂 -J
@@OpenRoading Oh man. I eat Keto. That's my ENTIRE diet. I'd be in trouble and have to find a store immediately.
@@M.Campbell We don't go through a ton of meat...but you can bet we'll have to hit a store imediatly for produce! -J
I love that you went from non dog people to can ‘t imagine life without her.
Honestly it happened so fast I've got whiplash.
No...We can't keep Trinity
Ok we can keep her but She's not allowed on the furniture
Ok she can be on the couch but she's not allowed on the bed
Ok... Trinity, may we also sleep on the bed tonight?
All in under 6 months. Her master plan has been executed perfectly. -J
@@OpenRoading
Trinity (Talking to another homeless dog at a park): Humans are saps. So easy. You get this good, clean water, bathing, butt cleaning, poop scooping, clothing, petting, treats, medical care, tooth care, barking and growling privileges, free travel, sex without puppies, you are loving large. It's dog heaven before we even get to dog heaven.
Park Doggo: I don't believe that. There's got to be a catch.
@@OpenRoadingI love the honesty and how fast all those house rules became less important. Valiant effort though! Happens to almost everyone, if not everyone. lol
Precious pupper. Everyone loves a sweet Pet.
@@gracieg7601
Pupper is not a word. But illiterates invent such things and contaminate their own language.
I remember when Trinity showed up in your life. It was meant to be!! She is so lucky to have chosen you guys!! Love how much you love your dog!!
Her master plan worked out well for all involved. We're so lucky to have her. -J
Awww...she has definitely found a special place in your hearts! Glad to hear she is okay and that things are falling into place.
She has. The entire heart. haha. Her secret plan worked. -J
@@OpenRoadingIt sure did!
You are the best fur baby parents. I always say we don't pick them but
they pick us. Like my hubby liked this little Chihuahua at the humane society.
He was holding her and then I took her, but she wanted nothing to do with me
and jumped back into my hubby's arms! At first I felt so bad but we ended up
adopting her and it's now 13 months later and she fits in so well. She is the
smartest little dog and she came already potty trained to use a doggie
pee pad by our back door if were not up early. Which I found amazing since
our last 3 boys (Bichon Frise's) trashed our last house and we had to
completely put in new flooring. As much as I loved my 3 Bichon's I will never
have another male dog ever. Hannah also recalls instantly as I trained her to
come lickity split when I blow this particular whistle (It sounds like a British
police whistle).
The older I get the more I believe that sometimes the best pairings are when the animal chooses you. 🤗 -J
Joseph Sweet Joseph! You are not old. You make noises because you are carrying a heavy backpack. I am old. In twenty years, I'll be 85 years old. A very inspirational thought. I'll be cruising Alaska in July. Gosh I hope we can meet up. All the best.
If we don't meet up in Alaska we will meet up in Florida next winter! That's a promise. Be sure to let Kalyn know what dates you'll be on land, she's the one who knows where we'll be when (although it's still in development) I just drive us. 🙂 -J
Poor Trinity. That undiagnosed uterine infection was probably the reason she was dumped because it would have made her an unsuccessful breeder. Pyometra in dogs can be a death sentence. My cat had pyometra. Even if they appear healthy it can long term affect the kidneys. My sweetheart lived to eighteen, however. Anyway, be sure to keep an eye on her kidney function. You maybe should ask a vet about putting her on a special kidney diet food rather than regular, or how to adjust her diet to help maintain her kidneys. You are all so lucky to have each other.
Thanks for the information. I'm certainly going to do some more research on the topic! -J
It's not unusual for a dog to be in a little bit of shock after surgery and an overnight at the vet! We know she was absolutely thrilled to be back with you guys! 😀 🐕
We were expecting the viral "Dog who hasn't seen it's owner in 5 years and goes nuts" treatment.....after just 24 hours. 😂 -J
Dogs are amazing thieves,no matter how hard you try they will steal your heart and then train you to go to amazing lengths for them.I love dogs especially mine who just kicked me out of MY chair
They are! They have this master plan that they patiently unfold to take everything you have...and you smile while doing it. -J
Goblin Valley is a must do. I'm glad Trinity is doing well. I think it's really great how you guys just really love Trinity and she's now officially firmly your family.
We'll have to check that out sometime! Thanks! -J
We spent 10 days over Christmas in Moab. We stayed in a campground in town and were lucky enough to have propane there. And they didn’t overcharge. Diesel, however, was SUPER expensive in town. And our dog was barking at your dog barking at the sticker, making him a huge dork.
HAHAHA! Kalyn and I laughed out loud at this. Dogs are awesome. I didn't think I'd ever be a dog person but Trinity's master plan to bring me around keeps working. -J
Awww, I know exactly how y’all feel. And likely she was still groggy from the anesthesia, not that she wasn’t excited to see you. We had one that had a bad reaction to the anesthesia and had to go back for observation. So glad Trin was doing so good and the infection was caught early! ❤️
We had no idea she had an infection when we took her in! So glad they got it taken care of.
I think we both were expecting the reaction of those dogs who have been reunited with their owners after being separated for years.... 😂 I think we were overly optimistic. LOL -J
Thanks for adopting Trinity and taking such good care of her. I adopt huskies and have my 9th and 10th huskies and they do travel with use too.
Awesome! Trinity has brought us so much joy every single day. -J
The love you have for Trinity and Cody is so heartwarming ❤. Our pets are truly family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful hike ! I really enjoy watching your adventures each week. Can't wait till next week!
Next week is a 500 mile trek to Idaho! -J
@@OpenRoading I live in Idaho... Enjoy!
Be aware that there are not a lot of free camping spots in Alaska and campgrounds are pricey in your planning. Love the dog!
Thanks for the heads up. We've followed several other RVers who have been able to boondock a decent bit up there so we're hoping to do the same - but we've got some wiggle room for campgrounds when we need them. 🙂 -J
one nice thing about the Catahoula Leopard bread is they are very protective of the owners. my sister had a Catahoula Leopard for most of the life of the dog and the bread is very smart and very affection to the owners.
I can vouch for that. I had 3 and felt very safe and loved by them. Very loyal, and good cattle dogs.
She does seem to have a very strong protective streak. We're still trying to figure out how to work with her outside because once she's out there she is sooooooo easily distracted. Walking with her in new areas is still quite difficult. Once she's familiar with it she is much calmer. -J
Trinity was so lucky to find and adopt the two of you. Seems to have added quite a bit to your channel also. Good luck with your Alaska trip.
Everyone is here for Trinity. 😁 -J
You can tell how much you love Trinity! ❤ I’m also surprised they needed to keep her overnight for just a routine spay. I’m guessing it varies per clinic, but I’ve never heard of anyone having to do that before.
Yeah. I'm sure it's for observation but we really would have been more comfortable having her home. -J
How wonderful that Trinity is now okay and all things have been done. She will recover quickly.
I was a cat lady for 40 years. Married my husband ten years ago and I had three cats. He’s allergic. So he put up with them until they all cross the rainbow bridge. Then we decided to get a dog for him. I never was a dog lover and my husband was concerned. Well I’m an animal lover and Smokey has made me a dog lady! She adores me so much. You guys are the same way I was. Love it so much.
It's so good to hear that story. I kinda thought I was on an island of "not being a dog person until...." Trinity has turned that around, although I'm still not 100% convinced that I'm a dog person as opposed to a "trinity person." 🤔 -J
@@OpenRoading well we have had Smokey for almost three years and yes, I have become a dog person. Still love cats but dogs are just so loving. Loved bunnies as a child, we raised rabbits and it was so much fun playing with them. Suffice it to say I love animals. If only I could have a farm and turn it into a sanctuary for animals with no home. There are so many. Shelters are full everywhere.
Glad Trin is doing well. Since she had an ovary infection she likely couldn't breed and was left, so sadly she was likely tossed out, so glad she met you guys. I grew up with dogs, had a dog my entire life until recently, I always think it is so cute to see people with their first dog it is like the first child and you guys are adorable with her. Our 16 year old passed in November and 19 year old passed in January. But our neighbors dog is always over here and is so sweet, it has been OK. Glad you are checking what you can take to Alaska with you, I would have tossed a couple bags of dog food in and not even thought about it, they never worried about that before. On a side question no one could ever tell me why we always fixed our horses before we broke them, seems like it would go the other way, lol. Stay safe and healthy.
I'm so sorry for your recent loss. 😭 We lost our other rabbit this past summer and it's so hard to have a pet that's been a staple of the family suddenly be gone.
I'm glad you have a neighbor dog to come over and give you a bit of a "fur fix."
Such a funny turn of phrase with the horses. I'm glad I never had to learn English as a non-english speaker. I would have been confused.... a lot. -J
@@OpenRoading I am glad Trin was able to fill a hole from your other bunny. She sure seems like a blast. I would volunteer to ride with you guys up north and babysit yours and your friends dogs, but not able to travel anyways right now. Stay safe and healthy.
You guys are such good dog parents. 😊 🐶 Love listening while cooking for the week. Only RV channel I watch!!
Thanks! We try to keep things moving and interesting! Appreciate the positive feedback. -J
Trinity and Cody are your babies! So sweet! I’m happy Trinity is doing well post spay. I can’t imagine our life without our furbabies (2 kitties and 2 Frenchies). They make life complete! 😊🐾❤️
Animals have simple ways to bring every day smiles. -J
You nailed that Meguiars Car wash..Nice! 😅 Hope Trinity is recovery well. I think you guys might be a little animal empathic as you have very deep feelings when animals are in distress..it is easily recognizable on camera. (that's a good thing..lol)
Kalyn certainly is... and she's been teaching me. 🙂 -J
You guys are real dog parents now. Congrats. It is not the same without them.
They steal your heart pretty quickly! -J
lol trinity is to funny barking at the sticker of the dog !! Just to funny
She was protecting us from that nefarious sticker. Good thing we won't see a lot of cruise america RVs in our travels.....wait.....oh boy. -J
New subscriber.....mainly from the video where you found trinity. So glad you kept her. She obviously chose you.
I like to say that she stole our chair....then our hearts. 🙂 -J
I'm so happy for Trinity (and the rest of the family) that she came into your lives!
We are so grateful every single day that the shelter made us uncomfortable. -J
I just love your videos. I always have a grin from ear to ear as I watch them. Thank you for giving such a loving home to Trinity and the bunny.
So glad we can bring a smile as the weekend starts! -J
Me, too. Huge new fan of this channel. 🥰😘😍
@@aslobos So kind and encouraging! Thank you! 😊 -J
I appreciate your hard work! Nice paint job in the desert lol. You might have found your next side hustle...mobile RV painting.
You guys do a great job sharing your adventures and makes us viewers want to be on the road with you.
Thanks Tom! I will be satisfied if I never have to paint another stripe ever again. 😂 -J
Trinity has wormed herself into your life and heart.
From the first time you met her I thought she was a special dog.
Indeed she has!! And she is! -J
Dogs. More than just a part of our lives.
Trinity has brought so much joy to the life inside these 4 walls. -J
I had no idea it would be such a pain to take your dog to Alaska. So glad everything turned out for Trinity.
A lot of hoops! We were surprised at the regs for the rabbit! Been into Canada and back with Rabbits before - had no clue Alaska had special rules. -J
FYI Trinity probably wasn't too worried because she probably slept most of the time from the anesthesia. That's my story and I'm sticking to it LOL really glad she found and adopted you guys!
God bless you and yours and all my brothers and sisters! 😇
She was groggy when we picked her up. Not like...drunk groggy...but I could tell she wasn't "all there." She really perked up a lot that evening.
Thanks so much! God blesses us every day, in sunshine and rain! -J
I have often said that sometimes, propane is a PAIN to get filled, especially in some states. I’ve often had to drive over 90 minutes just to find a fill station. This is why I didn’t get a propane generator in my most recent RV.
Good episode! Thanks for taking us along!
There's part of me that wishes instead of 2 larger containers that I had 3 of the smaller ones so I could use the exchanges....BUT.... I'm not sure how I feel about having different tanks that I'm not used to hooked up each week. I might be concerned about safety issues. -J
We bought an extra “3rd“ bottle for the propane. That works great when we get stuck.
I've considered it. Just don't have a good spot to put it. -J
Make sure you send in the microchip info. Another channel I watch involves a shelter and it's crazy how often lost dogs are chipped but there is no info so the owner cannot be contacted. My own dog ran off and I got him back because he was chipped. A friend didn't get her dog chipped and someone stole the dog out of her fenced yard.
All info is all sent! Paid and registered. At some point I want to test it but I'm quite sure our info pops up if you scan her neck. -J
Great job editing this one. I laughed out loud when I saw the quick transition between Joe dumping tanks (no gloves/your recent survey) and eating his sandwich in the truck 😂 Well done.
Haha! I promise it wasn't intentional!! I swear! -J
Caught that too from a fellow no glover!😂
@@Retired5oh Now I'm trying to come up with other creative things....maybe a transition from the clear elbow mid dump to me casually eating a chocolate frosty?? 😁 -J
😂 or enjoying a refreshing chocolate ice cream cone 🍦
@@Retired5oh WHILE WEARING GLOVES! 😂
I used to cry when I had to leave my cat for dental, cuz they have to give them anesthesia and I'm a worry wart.
One of the first videos we watched of y'all was when you found Trinity. Best find ever. She's a lucky pup. ❤
Leaving your pet overnight somewhere, especially when you don't know the people they are being left with, is so tough. -J
The first video of yours that I watched was the day you met Trinity and ended up keeping her, for that reason I subscribed to your channel I'm so glad you got her taken care of and she's doing very well.
Trinity is the star of the channel! -J
Basically all the boondock spots within 10-15 miles of Moab have disappeared in the last 10-15 years. Used to be soooooo many spots, that are all pay to camp spots now… sad, but it’s what happens when a place blows up
I get it. And I do think some of that has to do with the fact that people misuse the area and leave it trashed so someone has to be compensated for cleanup. -J
Glad Trinity's spay day went well! Our Rusty goes for grooming every 6 weeks. I drop him off early in the morning then go home to clean, I'm usually done in 3 hours and then I'm ready for him to come home. My husband has retired so the cleaning now takes less time, so we're both ready to get him home in two hours now! It's crazy just how quiet it is without them! These pups work their way into our hearts and become such comfort to us. Also, had not heard about the pet food limit.
It's amazing how fast they steal your heart! -J
Thanks for regular videos. They must take a number of hours to edit each week. Love seeing what you’ve been up to!
They do! Thank you.
So appreciate you taking the time to watch and enjoy! -J
I live in Alberta and travel to Idaho. I don’t find groceries more expensive in Alberta, especially when you factor in the exchange rate on the dollar. Currently a Canadian dollar is worth 73 cents US.
Good news! -J
I worked in a veterinary clinic and I had trouble filling out the health certificates for Canada, especially for people who were going to be camping, some campgrounds don’t have an address. The other problem was they’re only good for 30 days.
We've been informed by some people from alaska that the 30 days is more of a guideline and they have never seen an issue with CVIs being as old as 90 days. We'll find out I'm sure. -J
"I don't like talking on the phone." That's so like me and my husband. I make him do all the calling. LOL Congrats on getting Trinity ready for Alaska. Can't wait to see your videos!
That's what makes the best marriages! 😁 Teamwork! -J
Vet care on the road is always concerning. Glad you got Trinity back safe and sound. Camper looks great and ready for your Alaska adventure. Safe travels.
It really is. We have a lot of concerns with Cody's health for this trip so that will always be on our mind as we travel because it's so much harder to find vets that work with exotic animals. -J
Trinity will need a few days to recover. Make sure she has a cone of shame on usually sutures come out in 7-10 days reduce activity 2-3 days after surgery and no bathes until sutures come out. Hope all goes well
@@HYHfarm She never needed the cone. We went 2 weeks without running. 🙂 -J
You are the best pup parents! My heart skipped a beat when I heard pyrometria. The infection of the uterus can happen at any time and is life threatening. I lost my precious Sky to it because I was hospitalized and those taking care of her thought her sad behavior was just missing me.
I'm so sorry for your loss. That had to be devastating especially surrounding a time when you were going through your own troubles. 😢 -J
Need to visit Idaho... I just started watching your channel this last month and went back on some of your older videos. You guys do a awesome job. One of my favorites... be safe.
Thanks so much! -J
I remember the video when you 'found' Trinity...rather when she found you! How you both were pretty sure you weren't going to keep her. She had other plans! lol
She did.
We weren't going to keep her.
We weren't going to let her on the couch.
We weren't going to let her on the bed.
At this point...I just ask her permission before I do things. 😂 -J
Good evening Mr. Joe and Mrs. Kalyn.
Happy Friday! -J
We did Dead Horse Point when we were in Moab last year. It was amazing. I really felt like it was almost equal to the Grand Canyon.
We went there in 2020 and as I was editing this I was like "Ohhhh shoot. Never once did we mention dead horse. 👀 Your description is dead on! -J
You guys do a great job editing. Trinity has come so far from when you found her, shes a great addition to the team.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
Trinity is the companion neither of us knew we needed. She's brought us so much joy every single day. -J
I absolutely love how Trinity has wrapped her paw around your guys heart! Your channel is fantastic ❤
Somehow we went from
"No we can't keep her"
to
"Trinity, may we sleep on the bed too?"
in less than 6 months. 😂 -J
You guys are such good pet parents!!! The decals look fantastic and I'm so excited for your trip to Alaska! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much. So kind. 🤗 -J
That trail looked fun with the ladders and chains, different than usual hiking trails. Every dog I have ever had has always acted like they were a little perturbed with me after any vet procedure or grooming appointment... LOL. They come around in a few hours. So glad you were able to get your paperwork needed for the border crossing. I am assuming you need one for Cody too?
She was very annoyed 😂.
Yeah, we needed to get a CVI for Cody too - but for Alaska. Canada doesn't care interestingly enough. -J
You two are so sweet about Trin!💖💖💖🐶
She's got us wrapped around her paw. -J
I can't believe they didnt give you a cone. I felt bad bc my dog hated it and I took it off. I guess the third day after it was so itchy my dog pulled out her stitches and her gutts started popping out - emergency trip to the Vet.
She did realllly good with her stitches thankfully. She licked at them a couple of times but that was it. I was shocked.
I would have lost it if she had opened herself up! 😬😬😬😬😬 -J
Glad you stayed a safe distance from the arch! 😆 You are great at nonchalantly dropping a "hidden" joke or reference in many vids.
Not sure if it's still a thing, when I went to Canada several years ago, pet food had to be in its original packaging (i.e. DON'T dump it into a bulk airtight container and throw away the bag). I quickly found out the price of Canadian dog food!!! Thanks guys for bringing us on your journey. Hugs and kisses to Trin for a speedy recovery
Thanks for the heads up! We had seen something about that whole packaging thing! Here's hoping we only have to buy 1 bag in Canada. -J
Thanks for the journey! I look forward to y'alls vids every Friday. Oh, I hate when my pets have to stay over night. I'm always a nervous wreck! Lol...
Thanks so much for watching on Friday! All the experts say it makes a difference. I’m just happy people get a smile out of our content. 🙂 -J
The vet's office in my area no longer keeps pup overnight after spays or neuters. Because most can't get staffing overnight. Plus, like you mentioned, they are more comfortable at home. But it makes for a sleepless night, at least for me. I'm so glad she is doing well. I also love watching how you have all bonded!
Yeah - if she had been home I would have been up watching. My concern with this vet clinic is I literally didn't know if anyone was there watching overnight.
I kid you not....we never spoke to the vet...at all...the entire time. If this wasn't a routine procedure I never would take an animal there again simply because the communication was so bad. They could be the best vet in the world but I have no way to judge that before or after because we never got to speak to them. 👀 We toned down our comments for the video because we like to keep things pretty positive but I had to hold back a bit. -J
I'm glad they caught that. I had a dog with that, and she had to have an emergency surgery because if she didn't have it, she would have died.
Yeah! I read that those infections can be pretty serious! -J
Awe so glad Trinity is feeling ok after her spay.. 🐾🤗 great idea Joseph to put the coating on the trailer so the new decals won’t fade. It looks awesome!❤
Can't take credit for that one! Kalyn did all the research. I just did the grunt work. 😁 -J
Grew up in Utah. Worked at both Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks.
Such beautiful areas. Depending on the day, Zion is usually at the top of our "favorite parks" list. -J
Most dog foods available in the US are available in Canada. Don't forget Canadian prices are in Canadian dollars and the the exchange rate is about $1.35.
Yep! Got our currency conversions at the ready! -J
I love your channel. You're sweet people with animals living the dream. Sometimes the dream is a nightmare, but that's life. Don't ever change.
"Sometimes the dream is a nightmare" I can't tell you how much I appreciated you putting that in there. Living the dream sometimes oversimplifies things and makes you think people don't think you have hard days/weeks/months.
Thankfully though, we haven't had a true nightmare in a while so yes...I would say at the moment we are living the dream. 🙂 -J
Awww, so sweet! I'm glad everyone is okay.
Trinity thinks we overreacted. 😂 -J
We are heading through Canada to Alaska in June! I called the state vet office in Alaska and as I understand it the health certificate must be no more than 30 days old.
That is indeed the letter of the law. We've spoken with some people up there who have told us they haven't ever seen an issue with one up to 90 days old.
I'm not recommending you get it early. 🙂 -J
@@OpenRoading haha! Enjoying your videos so much.
Your timing was good, had start of pyometra. Especially if it were closed you could have lost her. So really glad you finally got her spayed.
We were just waiting until she was out of heat. 🙂 -J
@@OpenRoading Ah! Did not know that she was in heat. I am so glad you adopted her. She is a gorgeous dog. I have bred and shown dogs for over 35 years. Trinity is just gorgeous. She has beautiful neck into shoulder, good strong rear and she is so totally well balanced. What does all that mean. That means that she is build correctly so you will not get hip and joint issues and early onset of arthritis. Bottom line, you hit the jackpot when she decided she belonged to you. Also, having a big dog on the road is a huge safety factor. As a senior woman who is a Roadtripper no one messes with an older woman with a big dog! CONGRATULATIONS! To you and Trinity, she is one lucky girl.😎
@@deborahreneelewis7280 I can vouch that she is very strong with that build. 😂 -J
Happy to hear everything went well with Trinity. It's amazing how animals especially dogs can just wiggle their way into your heart . Also just so you know my husband ate peanut butter and jelly all through school and work everyday and he still does. He's retired now but still loves pbj sandwhiches.
PB&J!!
Trinity has full on wrapped us around her paw. It's quite evident. lol -J
That was a sweet video! There is a completeness a dog gives a home and when they’re not there is when it’s definitely felt. I feel like I always say this but I just want to thank you again for giving Trinity such a great home with two actively involved special humans who take such sweet care of her.
My little Maltese was bit by a dog who jumped the fence and he became reactive to other dogs. With work, it has greatly improved. I don’t condone using shock collars ever. But there is a little handheld unit I got off Amazon that emits either a beep or a sound wave only dogs hear that made a huge difference for us. I actually ordered it to use if the attack dog ever did that again but started using the beep sound to train with and I can’t give any greater praise. I’ve actually never used the high pitch sound wave option. If he’s starting to bark at other dogs thru the front door all it takes is showing him or saying we’re getting what we call “the beeper.” Cost around $35. I take it on every walk and everywhere we go. Just a thought.
Good luck on your journey to Alaska. If it’s anything like Hawaii , it’s a little complicated but once you’ve done it, you’ll be pros. Safe travels!
Thanks for the tip! -J
We are in Moab now. But not heading to AK. LOL. Glad Trinity is good now.
Such a beautiful place! Just don't get run down by a side by side or dirt bike. 😁 -J
Congratulations Trinity
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Now u know the beauty of owning a dog !❤️❤️❤️❤️
We've become full on Trinity people. -J
I love keeping up with your family! I can’t wait to see you guys enjoy my home state! (Alaska)
We're looking forward to it! I know we're only going to scratch the surface of everything your state has to offer. -J
You are definitely my kind of people. Anyone that feels like you did dropping Trinity off shows how wonderfully awesome you both are. And you put out good videos too 😁👍... ❤ for Trinity and ❤ Cody
Thanks so much and ❤️❤️ given to both! -J
Thanks again for all of the great info. We are headed for Alaska and had no idea we needed anything more than her Rabies certificate.
It's one of those things where you COULD get away without stuff as long as no one asks - we just decided to go the better safe than sorry route!
If you search facebook there is a group called "RVing to Alaska The Original" and it's been super helpful. -J
Another great video. I like watching these videos while I am doing my medical charting. I would be interested if food prices are really that big of a difference in Alaska as least in the major cites (Anchorage, Fairbanks). I guess we have been here so long that it at doesn't appear to be expensive. Another indication that I have been here too long it that the my wife and I don't even use window shades when we sleep. So using eye shades to sleep is very tourist
We'll be sure to let you know! 😁 I was talking to a friend and they said at the big stores in Anchorage the prices are similar to the lower 48. We just did a "stock up" run and we're making a spreadsheet so we can truly compare apples to apples.
Thanks again for your awesome support of the channel. It's incredible to me that you put that value on our content every week. 🤗 -J
Some CVI are only good for 2 weeks prior to entering that state. I used to work at a vet clinic and some owners wanted to be proactive and do it months ahead of travel time but the certificate would expire and they would have to do another one closer to travel day. The longest paperwork is to Hawaii, definitely start months in advance for that one.
So I'm curious - Since we are in state for more than 30 days how would that work?
We've spoken with someone else up there who said while technically they are only good for 30 days it's treated as more of a guideline and they've never seen someone have a problem with it being up to 90 days old. -J
The main reason for the certificate is to certify that your pet is free of any diseases or parasites. So that is why a certificate that is older than 2 weeks prior to entering the state is not accepted. Once in the state you should be fine to stay as long as you want but when coming back to the lower 48 you will most likely need a new certificate. Check the state's USDA guidelines some are easy and explain everything others you need to call them to get the information.
@@monicacastillo801 we'll be sure to check! -J
That 303 is good stuff. Just remember it is a sacrificial protectant, so you need to re-apply once a year or so.
OK! It says on the can once a MONTH! So you're telling me......I can stretch that out a bit? -J
I just found your channel today and have been bing watching. Trinity is such a sweetheart and I love the story of how you found each other. So glad she had a successful surgery and is back home. 🥰
Always enjoy the videos. Safe travels to you and your furry family.
Thanks so much! -J
Trinity is so funny? She will protect you no matter what even if it's a sticker.
No stickers getting in our RV! 😂 -J
😂 Love how you had a sandwich after dumping the dump 😂 #NoGloves
Haha! Not intentional I promise. Just happened to be supper time. And I also promise that my hands were clean. 🫧 -J
I was brought to your channel via the episode where you found Trinity, I’m staying for the content. I’m loving your videos!
So kind! Thanks so much for giving us a chance! -J
Thank you for taking good care of Trin. ❤. And…do you have the URL for your blinds? My RV neeeeds those! ❤
I'd love to send you a referral link........buuuuuut.....we made them. 😬😬😬
And by we I mean Kalyn's mom, My mom, and her aunt. We did some cutting. 😁 -J
We RV traveled into Canada last summer with our cats. We crossed back and forth a couple of times. Just letting y'all know. Pet food was never brought up at the border crossing. Maybe because we have cats. Not sure, but it was very chill.
Yeah - It's one of those things that will only be a problem if you catch the wrong guard on the wrong day I'm sure. -J
@@OpenRoadingwe’re in BC. Going into Washington we are frequently asked about food for our dog. It has to be in the original unopened bag. We have been allowed to take 1 meal in in a ziploc, but reluctantly. And you are required to have proof of rabies and health certificate, though we’ve never been asked for it. But never been asked coming back to Canada.
@@lesliebush3064 Unopened....ruh roh.... LOL! Here's hoping they don't look or we may be losing a couple weeks of dog food.... -J
Canadian customs is very finicky when it comes to paperwork for pets. Have all your ducks in a row ( My grandpa humor ). Also! no pistols if you own one. If you have a shotgun or rifle keep the bolts and ammunition separate no ARs at all. Of course all must be registered. Safe travels.
I always find border crossings funny. It depends on whether or not you catch the border agent on a bad day or not. lol. We've crossed in and out twice with the RV and never had anything more than getting asked 3 or 4 questions.
Some day I'm sure we're gonna get the whole shakedown. We, and all our ducks, are ready for it! -J
It is a great hike. Did that one 3 years ago.
So awesome, especially for such a short one! -J
Apple cider vinegar diluted in water will cool your minor sunburns.
I bet Trinity is just a bit sore and bewildered from her surgery. When she starts feeling better she’ll be happy go lucky again.
Trinity perked up a LOT than night! And thanks for the tip! I'll try to remember that if we are ever out of aloe! -J
Great video. It's so good that Trinity got spayed and microchipped and is all ready for the big trip up north. I loved the hike too. Blessings!
The microchip was a must for us! To us the most basic way to show love to an animal is making sure people can help return them home should the ever get lost. -J
It is amazing what you did for Trinity. It touched my heart so much I wanted to reach out and if you are interested, I would gladly love to help if you guys need some help with dog training! I am not a certified trainer but I do have a Service Dog and we went through 2 years of training so I think I learned a lot…..lol. 🐾❤️
Appreciate the offer. At the moment we're very much wrapped up in keeping our heads above water that we're just working on some of the basics with her. Any advice on getting her to come every time when called would be great.
We currently use boiled chicken (her kryptonite) outside and it works until she gets distracted...and then there is no getting her back on track generally. -J
@@OpenRoading Hi! I know exactly what you mean dog training can be very demanding especially when you are so busy. So to start out with just come up with an easy mark and reward system for her to make communication with her easier. For instance, you want her to sit: what you would do is give the command and as soon as she completes the command say “yes”, so she knows she did the command correctly then reward her with her favorite snack. Make it a party for her and she will learn if I listen, I get rewarded. Over time you can phase out the rewards if you want but it is up to you. This principle you can use with any command. An important thing is do frequent short training sessions to start maybe 15 minutes at a time. You want them to stay engaged with you the whole time so if you make your sessions too long she will lose interest. With that, try to make yourself more valuable to her than the environment. You want to be the most valuable thing to her and in return she will learn all the good things come from you. It would be a good idea to teach her a “place” command especially since you are on the road. For this you can use a bed, blanket, mat or whatever you have. You can teach her to stay in her “place” until released. This is really helpful for when you are setting up or you just need her to stay in one place where you know she is at. Start by showing her the place, walk her over to it and when she gets on the bed and sits or lays down mark it by saying yes and reward her. Always reward in the position she is supposed to be in. When she tries to get off the bed just tell her no, walk her back to the bed, and tell her place again. It is just a lot of reputations and practice.
For her recall:
Get a long lead, to practice with. This does take time but she will get there. It is literally just letting her get a little bit away from you then tell her come and give the leash a little pop if she doesn’t come, not to hurt her but it is too break up their fixation and bring there focus back to you. When she comes back again, make it a big party for her with lots of rewards. Each day you can go a little further and further. I personally always have her favorite treats with me. Once she gets better at it you can take her to places with more distractions and train around distractions too. Try to start this command with as little distractions as possible then build it up to more distractions that to solidify her come. I don’t know if you know this but Lowe’s and Home Depot allow you to bring your dogs into the store as long as they are behaved so when Xena was younger we used to train in there as well. I also use good so she knows she is on the right track and no when she is just totally lost. Kind of like hot cold I guess….lol.
I have so much more I could tell you but I will write a book….lol. I hope that helps a little but if you need anything I will leave you my e-mail and then we can talk a little bit more. I am afraid to leave my phone number on here for the public but I would give it to you to stay in touch if you want!
@@kristenpoe4967 Thanks so much for this. We are doing most of this but I think our biggest fault is we aren't doing consistent training sessions every day. She does really well with
"sit,"
"boop" (having her boop our hand)
"shake"
But "come" is impossible once she is remotely distracted. It's like she will behave once she wants to behave outside. We should probably be doing a lot more with her inside. -J
So glad Trinity is doing good! ❤❤❤
She's almost all healed up now! -J
We have grocery stores and pet stores up here in Canada.
haha! Yes, we are aware. 😁 There are two reasons we are stocking up:
1 - Specific brands. There are certain things we don't want to switch brands for. Unfortunately pet food is one of them so we'll just have to hope that what's up there is the same. Something we are aware of is in different countries sometimes teriffs and laws mean a brand product that looks the same isn't actually the same (chocolate for instance - A reese in Canada isn't the same as a reese's in the states because Canada has specific chocolate import laws that the US does not.)
2 - Cost. I understand we have to calculate for the exchange rate - but as we travel we will be spending most of our time in rural areas...rural almost always means more expensive. We run a pretty tight budget so we try to save where we can. 🙂 -J
Pets are a gift to us!
They really are. -J
You are great parents to your little ones.
We believe a commitment to a pet is a lifetime one. -J
Moab UT is now on our bucket list! What a beautiful place, thanks for sharing your hike with us. So glad Trinity is back at home with you guys. She’s a lucky pooch! ❤
Moab is BEAUTIFUL! If you are OK with cooler weather I recommend it during the shoulder season. I imagine during the summer it's gotta be a mad house! -J
Great video! Love the Trinity saga!
Thanks so much Cody & Angela! I've got to catch up on your last 4 videos! I honestly don't know how ya'll manage 2 per week! Nice work!! -J
@@OpenRoading That's so nice, thank you! Sometimes we ask ourselves the same thing! ha!
The deal is that "full service" vets have to justify their premium prices over the "low cost S/N clinics" that are usually around. (the same vet may well do both - they cater to different crowds) You get "observation" and likely a whole bunch of pre-loaded syringes of liquid medication.
Low cost clinic you pick up at 5pm, and they either give you pills or just tell you to call if she has issues.
That and $150 are the main differences . :)
This vet was super reasonable on the price - Buuuuuuuuuut......We never once spoke to the vet. I don't think I would ever consider going back. I don't know if someone was even there overnight. I think the only reason they told us of the infection was because they charged more. 👀
Could be the best vet in the world...I just don't know because I never met him or her. -J
I'm so happy for you guys and Trinity, she's lucky to of found you! ❤❤❤
I donno - I think we are the lucky ones. She's brought us so much joy in our every day lives. -J
Great video! So glad all went well with Trinity ❤
Thanks so much! We're so happy she's back and at this point she's pretty much all healed back up! -J