Earlier
this year we lost a man who was not just synonymous with dogs in Baton Rouge
but he was dogs. His reputation was without equal. A man of humor, a man of wit
and a man of stories. Dick would entertain and teach whenever those fortunate
to be guests were in his company. He
was a man of the country and his country could not be, without dogs. Outspoken
and often dare I say combative in his beliefs he was always welcoming and
hospitable to those wanting to learn. His yielding and paper plate techniques
have been used and quoted throughout the membership of IACP. His words bringing
wisdom and knowledge to all who read and listened to him.He had a way of explaining training in
a way that had you intrigued, mesmerised and wanting to learn. A blend of old
world country cooking and dog psychology with just that special touch of human
understanding that had you listening and remembering and even more wanitng to
work with him.He knew how to
reach a trainer and his door was always open. .
Always one
to teach and share, Dick in his later years went on a search for two trainers
to take over his work. It would take two because Dick did the work easily of
more than two. He found them in Larry Benoit and Michael Davis who are here
today to receive this Hall of Fame on his behalf.We miss you Dick.
