156. How to Stay Safe Walking Your Gundog Alone

In this episode of Found It, Fetched It, Jo Perrott, founder of the Ladies Working Dog Group, and Laura Owen, a dedicated women’s safety advocate, share crucial safety advice for dog walkers. Laura opens up about her experiences as a stalking survivor and offers invaluable safety tips, from tech tools to community support. Whether you’re a gundog trainer or a casual dog walker, this episode is packed with strategies to help you feel empowered and protected. Here’s how you can stay safe, keep connected, and enjoy your outdoor adventures with confidence.00:00 – Introduction to the Ladies Working Dog Group00:41 – Meet Laura Owen: Advocate for Women's Safety01:13 – Laura’s Journey and Advocacy Work03:44 – Safety Tips for Dog Walkers04:51 – Using Technology for Personal Safety05:56 – Reporting Abuse and Community Involvement11:47 – Training Dogs for Safety and Respect23:40 – Empowerment and Self-Defense Strategies31:38 – The Role of Community and Safe Spaces38:41 – Conclusion: Advocating for Safer Public SpacesTune in to learn how to walk with confidence, stay safe, and enjoy the outdoors with your gundog!Thanks for being here. If this episode gave you something, a laugh, a lightbulb, or just the feeling that someone gets it, that's exactly why we make it.📚 Not sure where to start with your gundog training? Grab the LWDG Gundog Progress Gap Map. Work out where you exactly where you are and what to work on next, no more guessing needed.