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Building the Steady Pointing Dog with WHOA! | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 2
WATCH on YouTube | https://linkly.link/2CGYo
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The whoa post is where steadiness truly begins for Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Company.
In Part 2 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we teach your bird dog exactly what “whoa” means using tactile cues, food rewards, and the belly e-collar.
From first reps on the post to introducing the blank shots and flushing birds, this episode shows you how to layer steadiness cues for maximum transfer into the field.
🔶 What You’ll Learn in Part 2:
~How to teach “whoa” as a tactile and verbal command
~Why belly pressure is your dog's brake pedal
~Transitioning from leash to belly e-collar pressure
~Stop-to-shot and stop-to-flush protocols
~Rewarding with what matters most: the bird
~Avoiding common steadiness pitfalls like overdrilling or handler dependency
~Using tethers or homers to reduce training costs
➡️ This is the step-by-step bridge between “my dog points birds” and “my dog is steady through shot and fall.”
🎯 New to the series?
Catch Part 1: “Do This Before You Teach Woah” [https://youtu.be/CE7T6FtXTEY]
Watch Part 3 next week—OR get access now via Patreon (https://2ly.link/1vTic)
🛠️ Recommended Gear & Training Courses:
StandingStoneSupply.com — use code GDIY at checkout to save 15%.
🔗 Useful Links:
Watch the full series: [Gun Dog It Yourself YouTube Playlist]
Get early access via Patreon → https://2ly.link/1vTic
Chapters
00:00 | Intro
00:39 | Teaching the Tactile Cue: Belly Pressure Means Stop
03:04 | Why Every Dog Should Know “Whoa” Outside of Hunting
04:01 | First Whoa Reps: Pressure, Release, Reward
08:05 | Introducing Distractions: Can They Hold Steady?
09:05 | Stacking Cues: Verbal Command Before Tactile
10:02 | Testing Resistance: Can Your Dog Stay Still Under Pressure?
13:04 | Transitioning to the Belly E-Collar for Whoa
14:05 | Conditioning the E-Collar as a Tactile Cue
18:53 | Introducing Blank Shots and Bird Flush as Whoa Cues
20:16 | Whoa to Shot: How to Keep a Dog From Self-Releasing
24:09 | Stop-to-Shot, Stop-to-Flush: Adding Layers of Control
25:39 | Budget Training? Use Tethers for Reusable Bird Work
27:06 | How to Properly Tether Birds for Repeat Flushes
29:23 | Reward the Behavior with What the Dog Wants Most
31:30 | Building Duration: Holding Steady Without Pressure
32:36 | Returning to the Field: Don’t Let Steadiness Hurt Range
33:38 | Hand-Thrown vs Launcher Birds: Which Builds Range?
34:30 | Drawing the Line: Correction vs Reinforcement
35:41 | Last Reps: Drive vs. Control and Over-drilling Warnings
37:40 | Wrap-Up: Recap, Pitfalls, and What's Coming in Part 3
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Support our sponsors:
~Standing Stone Supply | https://2ly.link/1vThi | Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15%
~Marsh Wear Clothing | https://2ly.link/1yJ7n | Use Code 'MWGD15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save MORE!)
~Trulock Choke Tubes | https://2ly.link/1yJ7k | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10%
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By Nick Adair
4.9
503503 ratings
WATCH on YouTube | https://linkly.link/2CGYo
-
The whoa post is where steadiness truly begins for Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Company.
In Part 2 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we teach your bird dog exactly what “whoa” means using tactile cues, food rewards, and the belly e-collar.
From first reps on the post to introducing the blank shots and flushing birds, this episode shows you how to layer steadiness cues for maximum transfer into the field.
🔶 What You’ll Learn in Part 2:
~How to teach “whoa” as a tactile and verbal command
~Why belly pressure is your dog's brake pedal
~Transitioning from leash to belly e-collar pressure
~Stop-to-shot and stop-to-flush protocols
~Rewarding with what matters most: the bird
~Avoiding common steadiness pitfalls like overdrilling or handler dependency
~Using tethers or homers to reduce training costs
➡️ This is the step-by-step bridge between “my dog points birds” and “my dog is steady through shot and fall.”
🎯 New to the series?
Catch Part 1: “Do This Before You Teach Woah” [https://youtu.be/CE7T6FtXTEY]
Watch Part 3 next week—OR get access now via Patreon (https://2ly.link/1vTic)
🛠️ Recommended Gear & Training Courses:
StandingStoneSupply.com — use code GDIY at checkout to save 15%.
🔗 Useful Links:
Watch the full series: [Gun Dog It Yourself YouTube Playlist]
Get early access via Patreon → https://2ly.link/1vTic
Chapters
00:00 | Intro
00:39 | Teaching the Tactile Cue: Belly Pressure Means Stop
03:04 | Why Every Dog Should Know “Whoa” Outside of Hunting
04:01 | First Whoa Reps: Pressure, Release, Reward
08:05 | Introducing Distractions: Can They Hold Steady?
09:05 | Stacking Cues: Verbal Command Before Tactile
10:02 | Testing Resistance: Can Your Dog Stay Still Under Pressure?
13:04 | Transitioning to the Belly E-Collar for Whoa
14:05 | Conditioning the E-Collar as a Tactile Cue
18:53 | Introducing Blank Shots and Bird Flush as Whoa Cues
20:16 | Whoa to Shot: How to Keep a Dog From Self-Releasing
24:09 | Stop-to-Shot, Stop-to-Flush: Adding Layers of Control
25:39 | Budget Training? Use Tethers for Reusable Bird Work
27:06 | How to Properly Tether Birds for Repeat Flushes
29:23 | Reward the Behavior with What the Dog Wants Most
31:30 | Building Duration: Holding Steady Without Pressure
32:36 | Returning to the Field: Don’t Let Steadiness Hurt Range
33:38 | Hand-Thrown vs Launcher Birds: Which Builds Range?
34:30 | Drawing the Line: Correction vs Reinforcement
35:41 | Last Reps: Drive vs. Control and Over-drilling Warnings
37:40 | Wrap-Up: Recap, Pitfalls, and What's Coming in Part 3
---------------------------------------------
Support our sponsors:
~Standing Stone Supply | https://2ly.link/1vThi | Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15%
~Marsh Wear Clothing | https://2ly.link/1yJ7n | Use Code 'MWGD15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save MORE!)
~Trulock Choke Tubes | https://2ly.link/1yJ7k | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10%
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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