Episode 56: Laura Rixham Interview

In this episode, Laura Rixham shares her journey from a childhood love of dogs to competing in multiple sports, training her dogs in obedience, rally, and scent work, and her insights as a judge. She discusses breed differences, training transitions, and the importance of building a strong relationship with your dog. Laura Rixham shares her journey with scent work, training challenges, and the importance of handler mindset. Petra and Laurie discuss how to manage emotions, set realistic goals, and enjoy the process regardless of outcomes.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Laura's background

00:01 Introduction to Laura Rixham's scent work journey

02:25 Early experiences with dogs and training

02:39 Challenges faced during training and competitions

04:05 Transitioning between breeds and groups

05:00 The importance of handler mindset and emotional control

08:13 Using clickers to neutralize emotions in training

09:25 Getting into rally, obedience, and scent work

12:03 Setting realistic goals and enjoying the process

12:04 Transitioning from rally to obedience