Retrievers are the best companions on the planet. They are loyal, often protective, really smart and easy to train because they love food. There are many types of retrievers, from the smaller Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever to the more familiar Labrador and Golden. But…
The Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) is without question an organization created by hunters for hunters. But underneath its camouflaged exterior, this popular hunting club has a lot to offer average retriever owners, too. The Hunting Retriever Club arrived at sunrise, setting up their gun stations…
By 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…
The 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…
By 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…
