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Brad Higgins uploaded 1 new Video to HGD Community 1 day, 19 hours ago
Here is a young Griffon learning that bird management (stalking) is a necessary and successful strategy. The video starts after the dog scented the bird and pointed. Now the bird has moved off. The dog is learning that to get the bird to stop, it must keep in touch with the bird but not flush it. If the dog does not stalk (too little pressure),…[Read more]
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Brad Higgins posted an update in the group HGD Community 2 weeks, 1 day ago
I had Nigel and Glenn in the field this morning for some New Year’s bird work. Here they are Pack Hunting some quail. The only rules are, nobody flush the birds until I say, nobody chase, and everybody share the kill. I had to put the camera away to shoot but all did well. I’ll get the GoPro going so I can film the…[Read more]
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Therese Ingram uploaded 1 new Video to HGD Community 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Here is some video of one of our training outings with Eric handling Stella and Samantha. We are so pleased with their good work and thankful to Brad for all the training. Both dogs were steady until given the alright cue and stopped to flush. Stella even had a beautiful natural retrieve. Hope we did everything right. I am sure you will let us know. 🙂
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Nice work. They both look good.
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tomdi posted an update in the group HGD Community 1 month ago
Hi Brad and all members of the HGD Community. Just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Please say a prayer for our Servicemen and women that are not able to spend this Holiday with their families. Thanks
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Hello Tomdi. Hope you and yours had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Reagan Olivares uploaded 4 new Photos to HGD Community 1 month, 3 weeks ago
(HGD) Kepa and (HGD) Ekahi 11/23/18
Nevada , Valley QuailFirst time working the dogs together since Idaho. Although they did a great job , I still need to do more work on them hunting together as a brace. Just need to have them trust each others abilities and understand how to work as a team.
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Reagan Olivares uploaded 8 new Photos to HGD Community 1 month, 4 weeks ago
(HGD) Kepa, Chukar hunt 11-17-18
Walked 9 up and downhill miles, to find a Chukar 1/2 a mile from the truck. Great hunt and day.
Good Boy Kepa
Happy Hunting to all
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Reagan Olivares uploaded 4 new Photos to HGD Community 2 months ago
(HGD) Kepa , 11/15/18, Valley Quail
Just enjoying my day with Kepa , while Ekahi recovers from her barb wire cuts
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Brad Higgins posted an update in the group HGD Community 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Had Nigel (Des x Fizza) out this morning showing off for some prospective owners. Here he is demonstrating steady to wing, shot and fall, waiting for my verbal release to retrieve. In this video, I am filming and the bird flushes behind me.This is a short clip from a longer video that will be going up on my website…[Read more]
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Wendell posted an update in the group HGD Community 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Annie and I (and my wife Cheryl) did the magic brush pile this after noon. This wasn’t her best session but I think she learned a thing or two. She had to run in to the pile a few times before she learned that wouldn’t work. She’s smart but my wife says she is ADHD. There is an edit in the video because we had…[Read more]
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She’s coming along. Let me know how she does when you transition back to the field. Good work.
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Brad Higgins posted an update in the group HGD Community 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Stella (Basso x Amber) went to her new home today. This video is of her new owners, Therese and Eric, learning to handle her in the field.Stella is steady on her birds until released, does a nice flush/stop on cue and has a natural retrieve. In this video, I’m having Eric and Therese take turns learning to handling…[Read more]
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Here is my response to additional questions that were asked on another forum regarding this video:
“Hello All. I’ll try and answer a few questions.
If you watch the video, listen to the narrative and please, if you would, read the text that I included there on Youtube. It explains a lot about what I’m doing with Stella and her new handler. First…[Read more]
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On the other forum someone asked about our hunting strategy. Here is my response:
Yes, with my method we have different expectations and in fact, we hunt in a different, more natural way. All the dogs are expected to handle well, manage their birds (set the bird but don’t flush until cued by the handler), Do an aggressive flush/stop when asked (…[Read more]
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Reagan Olivares uploaded 2 new Photos to HGD Community 3 months, 1 week ago
Opening weekend of upland season, 10/14/18
(HGD) Ekahi goes on her first Valley Quail hunt and gets a 4 bird harvest . Her first encounter was a covey of about 50-60 birds and she handled it pretty good for a rookie. My next goal is to get Kepa and Ekahi hunting together in a brace.
Great weekend
Happy Hunting to all
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Reagan Olivares uploaded 4 new Photos to HGD Community 3 months, 1 week ago
Opening Day of Upland Season, Nevada, 10/13/18
(HGD) Kepa starts the season with a 6 bird harvest of Valley Quail. Great day.Happy Hunting
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Reagan Olivares uploaded 3 new Photos to HGD Community 3 months, 1 week ago
Sage Grouse , Sept. 2018
HGD- Kepa
HGD- Ekahi on her first wild bird hunt and harvest2-hunts , 2- limits, 2- different areas.
Thank you Fred and Jani Ahlvers for a great hunt
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Brad Higgins posted an update in the group HGD Community 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Here are a couple of our young dogs, Stella and Ekahi, hunting in a cast for the first time. They did well, hunted independently and handled nicely.
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Wendell posted an update in the group HGD Community 3 months, 3 weeks ago
When you set up for the magic brush pile… Is it important or not important that my pup does or does not see me put the bird in the launcher and get set up? I would guess from an association perspective that hiding those activities from the pup would be best?
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Miriam joined the group HGD Community 4 months ago
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Kepa posted an update in the group HGD Community 4 months, 1 week ago
Ekahi and I received our Higgins Gundog Certification.
So now i have 2 Certified Higgins Gundogs.
I would like to thank Brad Higgins for allowing me to take the lead in the training of Ekahi, and being there to guide me through the process. Great learning experienceHiggins Gundog Certification (HGD)
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mlsarmiento joined the group HGD Community 4 months, 1 week ago
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Brad Higgins posted an update in the group HGD Community 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Here is one of our young pointers, Nigel. His sire and dam are both UK imports. He’s a beautiful, well balanced boy with lots of drive, pace and style.In my breeding program, one of the most important things I look for is a good balance between cooperation and drive. I want to see good field work but just as…[Read more]
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