Building the Steady Pointing Dog with WHOA! | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 2

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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 --------------------------------------------- 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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