VIDEO: 6 Month Old Bird Dog

[Higgins]

Here is a young dog we recently trained. He is steady to wing, shot and fall. He also stops to flush and has a natural retrieve.

http://youtu.be/3WGiru5xBCM?list=UUSyx4 ... j8yqdoZR3g

People often ask how we can get such a young dog (6 months old) understanding this level of steadiness and still maintain his natural drive, intensity and focus. The reason is, I don't use any pressure or obedience in his steadiness training and bird work. My method is success based. He knows that If he cooperates, I'll help him get the bird in his mouth.

I also know what he is thinking.

Enjoy,

Brad Higgins
Higgins Gundogs