Videos tagged with Red River Retrievers

This guide, presented by Lawson Barker of Red River Retrievers, offers expert advice on selecting the right dog trainer. It emphasizes aligning expectations with the trainer's specialization, thoroughly evaluating the training facility, observing dog behavior during sessions, and assessing the trainer's patience and methodology. The insights are valuable for any dog owner seeking professional training services.

This video features Lawson Barker of Red River Retrievers discussing and demonstrating techniques to address 'popping' in birddogs. Popping is defined as a lack of confidence where a dog stops and looks to the handler for guidance, particularly during blind retrieves. The training focuses on building a more confident hunting dog through specialized methods.

This guide details how to correct "popping" in retriever training, a common issue where dogs hesitate or look back at the handler. Professional retriever trainer Lawson Barker of Red River Retrievers demonstrates techniques using specific training bumpers and drills. The advice emphasizes simplifying tasks, ensuring dog success to build confidence, and avoiding over-reliance on the whistle to maintain the dog's drive.

This video features Lawson Barker of Red River Retrievers, a professional dog trainer, discussing the importance of summer training for retrievers. He outlines plans to share home-based training tips and exercises for dog owners. The content is presented in a casual, blooper-reel style, highlighting Barker's expertise in retriever training.

Lawson Barker, an expert from Red River Retrievers, explains crucial post-water retrieve dog care. He emphasizes allowing dogs to dry naturally and avoiding kenneling them while wet, as this traps heat and hinders cooling. Proper shade and drying are essential before returning dogs to their kennels.