As a prolific television producer, writer and director... with more than 60 half hour shows targeting the outdoor lifestyle market to his credit, Larry Saavedra turned his creative skills from behind the camera to the world of dogs.
Larry is a partner of Quick Dog Productions LLC, a video production company that specializes in producing high-impact content for the outdoor market. Larry serves as an AKC Hunt Test Judge and competes in master-level AKC Hunt Tests.
Duds for Dog HandlersBy Larry Saavedra An overlooked aspect of a hunt test competition, besides training vigorously before the event, is clothing. Believe it or not, it does matter what you wear. If you come to the starting line (where you release a dog) wearing a color or style of clothing that the line judges deem as inappropriate [...]
Dog Training: Hounds are Creatures of HabitBy Larry Saavedra Everything we’ve read, seen or heard about retriever training is futile until we embrace the concept that dogs are creatures of habit. That particular lesson in retrieving training was taught to me by a very accomplished handler by the name of Wendy Pennington of Sealionlabs.net. Wendy happened to have about 25 more [...]
A Dog’s Health: Protecting Your TeammateBy Larry Saavedra How much medical attention would you give a dog? I asked that same question to friends and industry contacts that happen to be waterfowl hunters and AKC competitors and trainers. I was surprised by their responses. Not one person would even consider putting a dog down, unless it happened to be the [...]
Quick Dog Productions is pleased to announce the release of Retrievers in the Field: From a Dog’s Perspective, a visually entertaining full-length DVD that introduces traditional retriever training concepts from the dog’s point-of-view. Imagine if you could swim with your retriever across a body of water, or run next to your dog through fields, ravines, [...]
Gifts for the Gun Dog Owner Under $100The Christmas season is upon us, but there is still time to find that perfect gift for the sportsman that owns working dogs for hunting or competition. Even the most discriminating working dog owner appreciates a special gift that encourages better training practices. If you’ve run out of shopping ideas, don’t despair. Here’s some smart, [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Join a Retriever ClubBy Larry Saavedra Many of us are on the fence about joining local retriever clubs because of the many unknowns involved in any type of grassroots organization. Some people think it takes too much time away from family and friends, while others think that they can’t afford the membership dues. The truth is membership is [...]
Hunting Dog Training: From the Dog’s PerspectiveBy Larry Saavedra If you’ve watched a professional trainer in the field, then you’ve probably witnessed a calmer and more calculated process to teach dogs right from wrong. I’ve worked with several pro trainers and they aren’t much different from the rest of us, except they do it for a living, and they can’t afford [...]
