184. The Whoa Post (Whoa Series #2)
The Whoa Post is one of the most popular methods for training your dog how to Whoa. Initially used and touted under the Smith Method (HuntSmith), if you spend any time in the dog world you will hear or see this system referenced. Mark Gawron and Martha Imperato of Webfoot Outdoors and Rimrock Kennels joined me for this conversation that covers this method in its entirety!\n\nDefine Whoa\n\nGet the action and THEN name it\n\nPrerequisites to Whoa\n\nChain gangs are the starting point to learning pressure\n\nThe actual Whoa Post setup\n\nTwo points of contact\n\nA variety of post options\n\nThe first session walkthrough (NO VERBALS!)\n\nGradually build up pressure to "drive the pressure down!"\n\nThe emotional "tether"\n\nNO BIRDS! EVER!\n\n3 phases: Introduction, Association, Transition\n\nAdding distractions and beginning the transition\n\nThe belly band collar setup and process\n\nName the command\n\nFrom the belly to the neck!\n\nRelease command\n\nMaintenance and spring cleaning?\n\nProblems, FAQs, and troubleshooting\n\n\nEpisode 94. Chain Gang Episode\n\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply [Code: GDIY]\n\nonX Hunt Maps [Code: GDIY20]\nDT Systems\n\nOther Partners:\nEukanuba//Ugly Dog Whiskey//Bird Dog Society\n\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices