Leash Up Podcast With Laura De La Cruz

America's fourth favorite dog, the Bulldog is a huge favorite for families and singles alike!

Barn Hunt is based on the traditional roles of many breeds in ridding farms, barns, crop storage areas and homes of destructive vermin.  Open to any breed or mix who wishes to play and can fit through an 18" wide, bale-height tunnel!

The Golden Retriever is American's third favorite dog and rightly so!  Friendly, intelligent and loyal, they are the perfect dog for an active family.

Join us as we discuss the joys of having an older dog!  How old is old?  What to do to take the best care you can of your senior dog!

Join us as we take a look at the German Shepherd Dog - America's favorite working dog and the second most favorite breed overall!

As we move into the dog days of summer, knowing the causes, symptoms and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke is critically important.  Join us as we cover this timely topic.

Tune in and get a tasty morsel about the Labrador Retriever - America's favorite dog breed!

Selecting the right dog food can be challenging these days.  Listen as we help you navigate that mine field and pick the best dog food for your bestie.  Brought to you by Life's Abundance Dog Food, www.myhealthyk9.com.

Separation anxiety can be stressful for both you and your dog - how to mange it and ways to help.

Join us to learn about the Briard - the French herding dog with lots of hair and lots of love!

Choosing a vet can be one of the biggest decisions you make for your best friend.  Join us as we discuss what to look for when choosing a vet.

Join us as we review the top ten best family dog breeds, from three different sites.

Summer is coming and travel plans are being made!  Traveling with your dog can be very enjoyable.  Listen to this Podcast for tips for traveling with your dog and make the best of your trip. Traveling with your dog can be a glorious time, but it makes sense to be prepared. Take time before you go to listen to this Podcast for tips and suggestions on making the most of your vacation. Book review: The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixten Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me By Jon Katz. Link When Jon Katz adopted a border collie named Orson, his whole world changed. Gone were the two yellow Labs he wrote about in A Dog Year, as was the mountaintop cabin they loved. Katz moved into an old farmhouse on forty-two acres of pasture and woods with a menagerie: a ram named Nesbitt, fifteen ewes, a lonely donkey named Carol, a baby donkey named Fanny, and three border collies. Training Orson was a demanding project. But a perceptive dog trainer and friend told Katz: “If you want to have a better dog, you wi

If you have a herding dog (or dog that wants to herd), check out this episode where we cover the basics of herding and herding organizations.  As an AKC and AHBA herding judge, this is by far my favorite dog sport!

Losing a dog can be heart-breaking. Often we feel isolated or ridiculed when grieving the loss of our best friend. In this Episode we talk about how normal this grieving process is and ways to manage your grief. Book review: [caption id="attachment_177" align="alignleft" width="198"] Rin Tin Tin by Susan Orlean[/caption] Rin Tin Tin by Susan Orlean  Amazon Link "One of the most acclaimed nonfiction books of 2011, Susan Orlean’s New York Times bestseller Rin Tin Tin is “an unforgettable book about the mutual devotion between one man and one dog” (The Wall Street Journal). He believed the dog was immortal. So begins Susan Orlean’s sweeping, powerfully moving account of Rin Tin Tin’s journey from abandoned puppy to movie star and international icon. Spanning almost one hundred years of history, from the dog’s improbable discovery on a battlefield in 1918 to his tumultuous rise through Hollywood and beyond, Rin Tin Tin is a love story about "the mutual devotion between one man and one dog" (The Wall Street Journa

Episode 002: "Hiring a Pet Sitter" - In this episode we talk about hiring a pet sitter. What do you look for, questions to ask, information to provide and preparing an emergency plan. The book review is on “101 Dog Tricks” by Kyra Sundance and Chalcy and the product review is on BowWow Blends Power Smoothies for Dogs (www.bowwowblends.com). And please, subscribe and then rate/review! Download MP3 [sgmb id=1]

Episode 001: "Picking a Puppy or a Dog" - In this episode we talk about picking a puppy or a dog. In particular, how to select the right puppy/dog that will become a member of your family. The book review is on “Stockdog Ramblings” by Dana Mackenzie and the product review is on Life’s Abundance Training Treats (www.myhealthyk9.com). And please, subscribe and then rate/review! Download MP3 [sgmb id=1]

Episode 000: In this episode I explain who I am, what is the Leash Up Podcast and describe the formatting and scheduling. Be sure to look for the Leash Up books on Amazon and through other major booksellers. And please, subscribe. Download MP3 [sgmb id=1]