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Meet our special guest, Laura De La Cruz. Laura resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She brings a wealth of experience from her small ranch, where she trains dogs in various activities, including herding, obedience, and scent work.
In this episode, Laura shares invaluable insights on choosing the right dog for your hiking and home life. She emphasizes the importance of considering living space, family dynamics, and energy levels. She also offers practical tips for hiking with dogs, such as keeping them on a leash to avoid rattlesnakes, carrying water and treats, and ensuring their safety and cleanliness on the trails.
Howard and Laura explore the world of herding, discussing the training techniques, the role of owners, and the significance of positive reinforcement. Laura's coaching philosophy focuses on balanced training, avoiding harsh corrections, and fostering a trusting relationship between owners and their pets.
DISCUSSION
Finding Middle Ground in Dog Training: "And I always tell people when they come to train with me, don't say no." — [00:08:09 → 00:08:15]
The Unseen Energy in Dog Training: "All of a sudden, things just kind of relax and the dog will relax, and everything kind of gets quiet. Even if the dog's barking, it just, the energy disappears like after a storm." — [00:12:03 → 00:12:15]
Understanding Canine Stress Signals: "And this is a big thing, by the way, in general, is knowing when your dog is not feeling well when they're starting to get overwhelmed and then stopping things." — [00:12:51 → 00:13:02]
**The Challenge of Hiking with Hunting Dogs**: "If they're bred to go out and away from you, hiking becomes a bigger challenge. That's when things like having a really strong recall and maybe even keeping your dog on leash until you're comfortable with that recall is so important because those dogs, and I know people who have labs and those dogs will just, they'll go and they'll be gone for days because they went off after something." — [00:16:44 → 00:17:09]
Finding the Perfect Hiking Companion: "What you're looking for is a dog that's going to fit with your family and your home life that then also likes to hike." — [00:19:27 → 00:19:35]
Hiking with Your Dog: "Be compassionate in that you, you care about the dog, you care about the environment, you care about other people on the trail, you care about the wildlife." — [00:25:28 → 00:25:38]
Pet Safety on Trails: "So you want to make sure that you can leash up your dog and get them out of the way, if need be, pick them up and lift them away from another dog." — [00:26:53 → 00:27:01]
Viral Topic - The Importance of Familiar Scents for Lost Dogs: "So what also will help is if you have a. Even like a washcloth or a small towel that smells like you and smells like your other dog smells like them, that if they got separated, you could put down somewhere for the dog to find it again." — [00:31:08 → 00:31:25]
Passion for Dogs and Coaching: "But then when I got into the coaching side, I did write a book, canine coaching, that's currently on Amazon and Apple books and available for that." — [00:35:25 → 00:35:34]
Never Too Old to Adopt a Senior Dog: "Don't discount the possibility of finding, say, a retired hunting dog that likes walking and going on hikes. So maybe it's six, seven years old, it still has a lot of good years left in it and you could have a lot of fun with that dog." — [00:36:47 → 00:37:01]
LEARN MORE
To learn more about Laura and her work, visit her website at https://caninecoaching.org and on her social sites:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradelacruz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraDeLaCruzAuthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@LauraDeLaCruz.K9coach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/
Click here to visit Laura's Authors Page on Amazon and check out the many books she has authored based on her over 20 years of experience in herding, dog training, and other areas of interest.
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KEYWORDS
Laura De La Cruz, Canine Coaching, Herding, Hiking with Dogs, Outdoor Adventure, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview
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