Our Services

Dog/Owner Training

Our services include private sessions with owners and their dogs. We also kennel dogs for clients but we do require that the owners be present at a number of the training sessions. Keep in mind, our method is training from the dog’s point of view. You need to learn how to get in his head and how to stay there.

Training Hunts

Bring your gun. Our method is quick, natural and effective. After a few sessions, we’ll be in the field shooting over your steady dog. This is where you’ll learn to handle your dog while he learns to handle his birds.

Clinics & Seminars

We offer a variety of hands on clinics and seminars for you and your dog. Topics covered include:

  • Why our method is unique
  • Understanding how dogs learn
  • Introducing puppies to hunting and the gun
  • Reading your dog and understanding his actions
  • Building a cooperative relationship with your dog
  • The Magic Brushpile
  • The importance of timing and consistency
  • Use of training aids including the checkcord and e-collar
  • Steadiness as a learned behavior (not an obedience command)
  • Handling in the field
  • Fixing problems
  • Natural & trained retrieve
Our 2012 schedule will include monthly training clinics.

Our next clinic is scheduled for February 25, 2012. This clinic will cover the foundation or basics of the unique Higgins Method.  It will be held in Lincoln CA. 
Contact us for additional information including spaces available, etc. 

Wingshooting  Instruction

Wingshooting is defined as the shooting of gamebirds that are flying. It differs significantly from trap shooting, sporting clays, skeet, etc. In wingshooting, the target is accelerating (not decelerating) , you can’t see one first, you can’t call for it, there is no hold point or  break point and your stance and foot positions will vary.

We teach a natural, instinctive shooting style that makes wingshooting simple and easy to understand. In a nutshell: Focus on the bird, keep your shoulders square with the bird, mount the gun in front of the bird and pull the trigger when your cheek touches the stock.

Dogs For Sale

We occasionally have puppies, started and trained dogs available.

Falconry

We have a number of clients that hunt with hawks and falcons. Brad Higgins is an experienced master falconer and can help get your dog tuned up to join the team.

Guide Services

We offer guided hunts on quail, chukar and pheasants in the Lincoln, California area. You’ll be shooting over highly trained, top quality Higgins Gundogs. A number of our clients who have completed training with our method, also offer guiding services.  Give us a call. We may have someone in your area.