BUILDING A FORT IN THE WOODS - A Night at the Fort, Building and Cooking with 2 Dogs in the Rain. 

I've been on your journey for quite some time.. just never commented before. I wanted to say, you and yours have been my therapy. Thank you for sharing your adventures in life, your knowledge and compassion not just in the woods but as a great father, husband and all around good man! Thanks Joe for all you do man!

With the addition of Wolf, I feel like the somber spirit of your videos has been transformed. A resurrection of happiness has occurred. It's great to see the fort being updated too. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your efforts.

You're quite literally reliving my childhood. I used to disappear into the woods behind our farm and build forts since I was probably 7 or 8...lol My dad would laugh about his girly tomboy.

A few tips to help with Beauty being outside. If she's been recently shaved down, I'd suggest getting a vest or sweater. If you guys are open to it, you can also talk to your groomer about more appropriate hair cut for a poodle in cooler weather. When their fur is an inch or two thick, they are incredibly insulated and warm. When there is none they get cold because they have no undercoat.

It's nice to see Beauty out with you again. Wolf is pretty sure that he would have had a more positive experience if you had let him eat the steak.

Love how the fort is coming along, and having both dogs together is an added bonus!

The shot at the end from the end of the fort was PERFECT!! The fire reflecting on the walls and floor was so peaceful

My favourite part will always be the preparing, cooking and eating of all the food lol. It never gets old.

I am SO happy to see you at the fort again! These are some of my favorite posts. I wish I'd seen these before my grandson (16 now) grew up. What good times we would have had!

It makes me so happy to see you having a good time out there again Joe. Couple times there it seemed like it was almost becoming a chore for ya. Love the happiness coming through the screen this video.

So good to see the Fort Project is back. You and Wolf seem to be in your element there.

Both of those dogs are awesome, Joe. Nice to see that big, ol shelter. Such a woodsman! 👍😎🇨🇦🌲🪓🔥🐾🐾🌲

Joe love the two dogs together in a video. What a fun time. Just a guy and his dogs in the woods!!

Always look forward to an adventure with Joe, the woods,& the dogs.💯👍🏾🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Loving these videos Joe. As an Australian, I especially like seeing it get colder there as it warms up here. I’ve only seen snow once in person.

The landscape is beautiful with the Fall colors. Watching the dogs play was so relaxing.

Just like the old days Joe love the videos seeing you from the beginning love your family and your dogs here and beyond 🙏

Can’t believe I blinked when the wood chips came flying to the camera. Nice time out with the dogs and can’t wait for an overnight with lots of snow on the ground and Wolf curled up underneath you.

Love seeing you work on the fort and taking the dogs along. Shame to see these scam replies on comments still appearing. Wish RU-vid would stop them.

Beauty is a gorgeous dog. Wolf is very utilitarian as he could carry gear along the way. But that pretty girl needs all the comforts of a princess

Thank you Simple Life Reclaimed for bringing me here.

Love to watch the videos of the fort. And so nice to see both dogs tagging along to experience the fort. Can't wait to see the improvements to it that you are planning.

Joe. Always like to visit the Fort. Hope you get it buttoned up to use a couple of times in the winter. Would love to see you build a PERMANANT log cabin , big enough for future family trips, maybe 12 x 14 ? But for goodness sake get yourself a good electric chainsaw !!! Love how you treat your dogs. Stay safe + best wishes for your family. Sudbury Ontario.

Beauty is a beauty. Glad she got to come out with Wolfie for awhile

Such a homey feel to that shot from the front, seeing you all past the fire. Warm. Peace!

I think all that beauty needs is a blanket or mat to lay on. A dog vest would also be something to consider for a dog that doesn't have a lot of thick fur. Gotta be a good dog parent that meets their needs so they enjoy the outdoor time with you.

I can't get out and do all this stuff,so I live vicariously through Joe.

Such great dogs!! You got a winner with Wolf! And beauty is just the sweetest thing ever ❤

I know you think of Wolf as an "outdoor" dog but no reason he can't have some kind of waterproof/insulating layer between him and the earth. Beauty definitely would appreciate the same thing. Dogs like comfort same as you.

Joe, love the renovations to the fort! Can’t wait to watch you make more improvements in the next episode ❤️

Nice!!! Perfect thing to watch after a long day!

Love the fort videos.. Hopefully it can become a lifelong spot that you visit during winter months and turn into some memorable videos with friends and family..The Fort needs a name and Doug could always carve a cool sign and other things

You're the best dog owner. Never feel bad. These dogs have primal urges that most owner deny them. You let them live a real life

The dogs are double trouble! 😄 It's great to see both dogs at the fort with you Joe. Your spirit has really lifted since Wolf came into your life. Glad to see that. Can't wait to see the fort when completed.

Love it Joe. Gotta get Doug and the boys back this winter. That was the beginning of this site, no? BTW Joe, I'm in my 3rd year of getting out doing solo camps. You've been a great inspiration and have given me the confidence to get out and do what I love.

You have to take care of yourself. You are an inspection to an 73 year old scouter on disability who would love to get out there again. Keep up the super great work but be careful 😊😊😊😊

Good to see Beauty can still stay in charge of that Wolf you let into the house ;) Can't imagine that will last much longer.

It definitely looks like Wolfy has lifted your outdoor spirit

It's good to see you back at the fort Joe.

this is day 7 of covid for me. I'm getting better and this was just what I needed to cheer me up. thank you.

Thank you Joe, this has been a long week and this is just what I needed.

The thing with poodles or “Pudelhunds” as they should be called, is they were bred for waterfowl retrieval, they are legit gun dogs, even a lot of the showlines, but you have to manage their coats properly. You want about a 1 inch coat on them to avoid it being both too short that theyre cold and too long that its annoying. They need to be moving as well, when stationary, time to get a coat on them or just wrap a blanket on them in camp and leave them too it. I have a poodle mix and she excels in the outdoors, i just have to manage her body temperature in the winter like you would manage all dogs in the heat if that makes sense!

I absolutely LOVE your personality! You seriously seem like the most laid back, awesome guy to have as a friend. Well done on an awesome video.

What a life man. Two great dogs, fort in the woods, great nature, steak, fireplace and beer. What else d'ya need really

♫Hush little baby, don't say a word, mama's gonna buy you a mocking bird, and if that mocking bird don't sing... I'm gonna rip off his feathers and tear off his wings!♪ Loved Bobby's World.

All things considered, the Dogs are a net plus. Great video, thanks for taking me along.

Love that they both get along and you take them with you.

Love how you care for your dogs. ❤

It’s great to see you doing what you love.. there is a new energy in your videos..

I feel like Wolf is bringing you back to your roots, that's great for you and amazing for your viewers good sir

Beauty looks like she’s comfortable the way she’s lying!

Chewing in the deep forest I'm dripping an earthen house🖐️✊

I get to enjoy the outdoors by watching your videos.

You always make me hungry

The fort is back! Nice video

The fall colors are beautiful❣️ what an interesting fort. Nice dogs. They are fun to watch as they play. It is relaxing to watch your videos. Thanks, Joe

Get a small WOOL MAT for dogs to lay on. Keep them warm dry or wet.

Man, was laughing at the end! Beauty couldn't wait to get back to the truck, while Wolf... HA! He'd gonna be a great outdoor companion! Slow, but solid progress on that wall! Looking forward to see the final results.

Joe, Wolf,, and Beauty.....Who could ask for anything more! Great content! Great start to my weekend!

Simple is powerful, we all need to know these skills, thanks Joe!

Love the fort Mate! It's great to see you outthere with the dogs! Take care!

With all of the craziness in the UK right now I think buying some acreage in Canada might well be the smart move. Thanks for the videos Joe 📹 🙂

The fort videos are my faves. From Ohio, USA.

Yes yes yes. Fort!!

The fort's looking good with the protective walls going up. Good idea to flip the heavy log end on end to get it to the fort instead of carrying it. The fire looked really cozy and the steak...oh my! Beauty may have been curling up because she was chilly with her fur cut off. Wolfy has much more fur to keep him warm. Maybe a little doggy sweater next time for Beauty and an old blanket for them to sleep on at night to stay cozy. Enjoyed the video. Very nice.

Love your videos and the doggies are a bonus both together!

I just love those puppies.

Joe your so lucky. You get to have a camp fort as an adult. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

The the dogs! You are a good dog dad.

Fun trip to the fort! Thanks for sharing with us!

such beautiful dogs man been watching your channel for 12 years now and always love catching up on videos i have missed

So nice to see the fort again and it's nice to see you and wolf and beauty

Good to see another Joe video up and ready to enjoy!

A tale as old as time, Beauty and the Wolf 🐕💚🐕💚 And Joe too..... Glad to see you back at Fort Joe bud. I'm excited to see what's next for its design. Hope you and the family are keeping well?

Beautiful shots,the blurry and all. The ferns are coloring up so amazingly! Im a dog groomer and outdoor enthusiast! So the dogs make me so happy! Also so happy to see the Beauty girl along also! She is a huntress, all the smells! Poodles huskys and German sheaperd are my favs so you have all the best combos in my opinion!

I'm thinking 🤔 Joe is brave leaving the fort in the dark to go home but then I see wolf 🐺 and beauty 🐶 no sasquatch is going try anything.

My favorite dog is a husky. I wish I could get one just a chill as wolf. He’s such a laid back doggo.

Joe: I don't comment too often and I usually leave any criticism to others but I feel a couple of points about the Wolf are in order. I know precious little about bushcraft but animal husbandry(especially dogs) is an area where I have many years of experience. I realise that Wolfie is still young but that's the best time, maybe the only time, to teach him some manners. He's an elegant beast and seems to be good-natured, which is a start at least. We know he steals, he begs and mooches any time there's food around and he's a greedy eater, living up to his name, by wolfing any food he's given. Despite these traits, you feed him from your hand, often when you're eating, so he associates your food with him getting some. Apart from "Sit!!", which only really works if you're holding food, we've seldom seen him obey a command. I'm not suggesting turning him into some show-dog, just teach him some manners while he's young. He will be happier for it and your family, and Beauty, will appreciate it too. I'm not trolling Joe, I've been watching for years, partly because of the dogs, but the ability to obey simple commands, almost without thinking, could literally save his life one day. Ask me how I know. 😁👍 I hope you'll accept my advice in the spiorit it was given; what you do with it, of course, is up to you. Wolf has stumbled into a wonderful life as your companion and I really hope you have many happy years together, enjoying each other's company. Cheers for now, Dougie.

It's a good season when the trees are colored 👍

Wow been a minute since I’ve watched your videos but coming back now seeing you building a fort eating steak with wolf reminds me the the ole bushcraft shelter with you and scout. Also I think it would be cool to build yourself a table and chair and maybe another section for the dogs too sleep in or something

Superbly Brilliant and amazing

Beautiful forest and lovely companions

Joe, great work on chopping that tree! Such a great time watching your fun day at the fort! Thank you for bringing us along!

Chopping the pepper with the axe was awesome! Lol

beauty is an awesome dog outdoors

Joe please take some time and cut that stump level so you can split wood easier.

Looking forward to future adventures, hoping you have some winter trips planned.

Winter has arrived. Get that fort done.

You always scare the crap out of me when your chopping wood lol xx

Last night off watching this before I go to sleep so hype you posted a fort video 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

A GoPro Harness for Wolf would be really sick footage 😂

19:44 beauty getting blinded 😂

I heard garlic is not good for dogs, no? Wolf is really getting big. Nice to see that’s he’s growing into the outdoors companion you envisioned. 😎

Love watching the fort stuff!!!!

Yeah buddy! Good stuff. Feeling a steak over a fire now!! Beauty is so good and polite and Wolf is on his way too. Best to you and yours!

Nice camp and fogs. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers, great food, and no dishes to wash, perfect :-)

Let’s have you out with Doug on a week long adventure man he’s the best

Master chef ! What can I say, we love seeing you work hard.

What a good way to start the weekend