A Fetchin Good TIme LLC

10/25/2025

🐾 𝗜𝗦𝗢: 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🐾

We’re in search of kind-hearted cat lovers to help us care for the growing number of adult cats coming into the shelter. 💛

Fostering gives these cats a much-needed break from the busy shelter environment and helps them feel safe and relaxed while waiting for adoption. We provide all the supplies you’ll need — you just provide the love and a calm space to unwind. 🏡

Even a short-term foster can make a big difference. Every cat that goes to a foster home opens space for another who needs help.

🐱 If you’ve got a little extra room and a lot of heart, send us a message or stop by during open hours to learn how to become a foster!

If you’re interested in fostering, please send us a message or fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/wcpmBbp857duXgCg9

10/05/2025

My name is Ashley, and I’m based near beautiful Joshua Tree, California area. Since launching A Fetchin’ Good Time in 2021, I’ve had the privilege of helping countless dog owners master loose leash walking, understand their dogs’ true needs, and build a deeper connection.

I specialize in building calm leadership, mutual respect, and a deeper connection between you and your dog. By focusing on behavior over commands, I help you create a relationship where your dog wants to listen not just because they have to.

Training isn’t just about obedience it’s about building trust, structure, and joy into your relationship. If you’re ready to shift from frustration to clarity, I’d love to guide you there.

Www.afetchingoodtime.com

10/02/2025

📅 October 31 @ 8am start time
📍 Stirrup Tank Road - More info provide with RSVP -
RSVP by messaging me directly
Donations welcome (cash or Venmo)

Come ready to learn, connect, and enjoy the desert trails while supporting a great cause.

Our Pack Walks are a chance to come together as a community, get outdoors with your dog, and practice training skills in a supportive, real-world setting.

Each walk covers 3–5 miles through the desert landscape. Weather can be unpredictable — often windy or chilly — so we encourage participants to dress accordingly and bring water for themselves and their dogs.

Why Join a Pack Walk?
• Practice in Real Life: Reinforce the skills you’ve learned in sessions, board & trains, or classes in a group setting.
• Learn About the Park: Discover where dogs are (and aren’t) allowed in the National Park, and practice those boundaries together.
• Community & Connection: Walk alongside other dog owners who share your commitment to calm leadership and respectful handling.
• Give Back: All walks are donation-based, with proceeds going directly to support Palms N Paws animal shelter.

09/18/2025

It’s that time again! We’ve been nominated 🥰 we would appreciate your daily vote for best training 🩶

🏆 Voting is NOW OPEN for Best of the Best! 🏆

It’s time to show some love to your favorite businesses, people, and places in the Morongo Basin! 🗳️

🗓 Voting runs through October 1

Make sure your favorites make it to the top — every vote counts!

👉 Cast your votes here: hidesertstar.com/bestof2025

Let’s celebrate the BEST our community has to offer! 💛

09/10/2025

Please consider adopting or fostering.

09/10/2025

Sometimes training doesn’t “stick” not because of the dog but because of us.

What this looks like:
You’re tense and frustrated, so your dog mirrors that stress
You’re unclear in your cues, so your dog guesses instead of learns
You want quick results but don’t consistently follow through at home
You’re focused on controlling the dog instead of leading them calmly

Why this matters:
Dogs are emotional sponges. They don’t just hear your words, they feel your energy. If you’re inconsistent, rushed, or reactive, your dog’s nervous system picks that up.

The truth: your dog can only regulate as much as you can. Calm leadership, clear expectations, and daily follow through create the environment your dog needs to succeed.

Training your dog is also about training you to slow down, stay calm, and communicate clearly.

Be honest what’s harder for you: staying calm, being consistent, or following through? Share in the comments

09/09/2025

Another reason training can feel like it’s not working? You’re too busy comparing your dog to others.

What this looks like:
“My friend’s dog stopped pulling in two weeks, why hasn’t mine?”
Watching social media and thinking your dog should look like that dog
Feeling frustrated when another owner’s progress seems faster

Why this matters:
Every dog has a different starting line. Some come with trauma, ingrained habits, or nervous system regulation needs that take more time. Progress isn’t a straight line it’s unique to your dog.

The truth: comparison steals focus. When you measure your dog against others, you miss their actual progress the small wins that add up to big change.

Celebrate the steps your dog is taking forward, no matter how small. That’s where transformation lives.

Be real have you ever compared your dog’s journey to someone else’s? (I’ll admit, I used to!) Share below.

09/08/2025

One of the biggest roadblocks in training is inconsistency both in rules and in tools.

What this looks like:
One day the dog is allowed on the couch, the next day they’re scolded for it
Sometimes pulling on leash is corrected, other times it’s ignored
Using one tool in “training mode” but a different one in daily life
Only practicing commands during “set training times” instead of throughout the day

Why this matters:
Dogs learn through patterns. If the rules change depending on your mood, the setting, or the tool in your hand, your dog never gets clarity. They’ll perform in one environment—but fail in others.

The truth: training isn’t start/stop, “use this here, that there.” It’s an all-together process.
Consistency in rules, structure, and tools = clarity that transfers everywhere.

Want results that last? Make the rules the same at home, on the walk, in the car, and when guests come over.

What’s the hardest thing for you to stay consistent with rules, tools, or timing? Comment below

09/07/2025

Sometimes training doesn’t “stick” because the structure at home isn’t strong enough or it’s rolled out too slowly.

What this looks like:

Allowing free roam before boundaries are in place
Letting the dog “earn” freedom without a clear foundation
Waiting weeks to reinforce crate/place work or leash structure
Hoping behaviors improve on their own with time

Why this matters:
Dogs thrive on clarity and leadership. When structure is delayed, inconsistent, or watered down, they stay in confusion mode. Without direction, they’ll keep making choices on their own and usually not the ones you want.

The truth: structure isn’t punishment, it’s safety and clarity. It’s what helps your dog relax and know what’s expected. Moving too slowly keeps them in limbo.

When you step up structure early and consistently, you’re giving your dog the stability they need to succeed.

Be honest have you ever waited too long to set structure at home?

09/06/2025

One reason training feels like it’s not working? The expectations don’t match the reality of the behavior you’re trying to change.

What owners expect:
A quick fix for leash reactivity in a couple sessions
A resource guarding dog to “just stop” in a week
An anxious dog to suddenly love strangers after a few exposures

What’s real:
Behaviors built over months (or years) take time to unravel
Deep-rooted issues need layers of structure and trust, not shortcuts
Some progress is invisible at first it’s nervous system regulation, not obedience cues

The truth: you can’t rush deep change. Training isn’t magic it’s a process of consistency, clarity, and support that slowly reshapes your dog’s habits and emotions.

Expect progress, not perfection. Celebrate the small wins they’re the stepping stones to big transformation.

Have you ever caught yourself expecting too much too soon? Share in the comments I promise, you’re not alone.

09/05/2025

One of the biggest reasons training feels like it’s “not working” is because we expect it to happen on our schedule instead of our dog’s.

Your timeline:
You want the pulling fixed in two weeks. You want the reactivity gone by the next family BBQ. You want your dog to be “done” with training because it fits your life. Even wanting the trainer to “fix” the dog for you or make progress faster.

Your dog’s timeline:
They’re learning how to regulate in a human world.
They’re overcoming patterns and behaviors that may have been practiced for months or years.
They may need 100 reps before something clicks, while another dog might get it in 10.

Here’s what I’ve discovered, progress happens when you release the deadline and lean into the process.
When you match your pace to your dog’s, you’ll build real trust, deeper clarity, and long-lasting change.

Training isn’t a sprint

Have you ever felt yourself getting impatient with your dog’s progress? Comment below I know I’ve been guilty of this too.

09/04/2025

Training doesn’t “fail” because your dog is stubborn—it usually fails because of how it’s applied in daily life.

I’ll be honest: when I first started training, consistency was my biggest struggle… and I was guilty of comparing my dog to others instead of focusing on our own progress.

The good news? Once you shift your mindset and make training a lifestyle, that’s when everything starts to click.

👉 What about you what do you think you might be guilty of from this list? Drop it in the comments