HUNTING RETRIEVER Magazine

HUNTING RETRIEVER is the official publication of the Hunting Retriever Club, Inc., and is published bi-monthly by the United Kennel Club, Inc., the world’s largest performance dog registry. This publication is just one of the benefits of being a member of HRC. “Conceived by Hunters for Hunters”, the Hunting Retriever Club, Inc., has been affiliated with United Kennel Club since HRC’s founding in 1984. HUNTING RETRIEVER is specifically for the HRC member and includes: Articles and stories by and about members Training articles by respected, successful retriever trainers A complete list of upcoming Hunt Tests Regional reports, including news from local HRC clubs Special theme issues, including extensive coverage of the Spring and Fall Grand Hunts HRC officer reports News and information on UKC and HRC Frequently Asked Questions Glossary of Magazine Terms

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Patience, Grasshopper
Rich Carpenter - From Feb/March 2012 Issue

Those who know me probably raise their eyebrows at this suggestion from me, since I’m not only not patient, but don’t even consider patience a virtue. Stubborn, yes. Patient, no. In retriever training, for us hunters to get the most out of our retrievers, especially in advanced training, I think, as hard as it can be for some of us, a patient and thoughtful approach is extremely important. So, too, is a well structured, step- wise program that we pick and put into practice.

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That’ll Work! Respected Special Handler Tommy Landers Achieves Started Title and Successfully Completes Seasoned and Finished Tests. Denise Johnson and Marisa Fontenot Cajun Hunting Retriever Club exhibited their support during the Cajun HRC Estherwood Test on March 28 and 29, 2009 for respected handler Tommy Landers - showing that dignity, equality and opportunity is for all people. Tommy shattered a lot of expectations of fellow handlers and judges with his skill, bravery and enthusiasm. You see, Tommy has Down’s Syndrome. Two years ago, Dale and I met Tommy through his parents, Ann and Bennie Landers, of Arkansas City, Arkansas. They are members of South Arkansas HRC and own a couple of Labs. They came to visit and run the Cajun Hunt Test. During their visit we asked if they thought Tommy would like to run a dog at the test. After some discussion, we then asked Tommy if he’d like to run a dog. His enthusiastic response - “That’ll work!” Outfitted with a new whistle, “Grand” lanyard and camouflage, Tommy was ready for his training as handler of 10-year-old UH HRCH Jobe’s Speed Weapon, owned by Kenneth D. Johnson of Church Point, Louisiana. I know what you’re thinking, but this wasn’t special treatment for this new handler. Jobe had never received his Started title, so the fit seemed perfect! Read more here.

Tommy Landers and UH HRCH Jobe’s Speed Weapon DNA-P (HRCH Lucky Lethal Weapon x Julee Blonde)

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