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!
Define Whoa
Get the action and THEN name it
Prerequisites to Whoa
Chain gangs are the starting point to learning pressure
The actual Whoa Post setup
Two points of contact
A variety of post options
The first session walkthrough (NO VERBALS!)
Gradually build up pressure to "drive the pressure down!"
The emotional "tether"
NO BIRDS! EVER!
3 phases: Introduction, Association, Transition
Adding distractions and beginning the transition
The belly band collar setup and process
Name the command
From the belly to the neck!
Release command
Maintenance and spring cleaning?
Problems, FAQs, and troubleshooting
Episode 94. Chain Gang Episode
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