Whoa in the Field: Steadiness Drills for Pointing Dogs | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 3
Thu Aug 07 2025
WATCH on YouTube | https://youtu.be/wNS9TLk7Lno
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In Part 3 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we leave the post and take your dog to the field. But not for hunting just yet. We’re drilling everything—from whoa, flush, and shot, to rewarding restraint, randomizing retrieves, and even introducing visual backing.
🔶 What You’ll Learn in Part 3:
~How to teach steadiness in drive (not just in drills)
~The power of room service rewards vs. marked retrieves
~Using e-collar pressure during real bird contacts (safely)
~Creating dogs that expect the unexpected (so they stay steady)
~Correcting vocalization without hurting intensity
~Teaching backing as a visual cue, not a scenting accident
~Managing your setups, wind, and expectations
~Real-world tips: dummy birds in your vest, missed shots, communication with gunners
➡️ If your dog can handle this phase, they’re nearly a finished bird dog.
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Chapters:
00:00 | Intro
01:00 | Establishing Point Under High Prey Drive
02:12 | Room Service Rewards vs. Marked Retrieve Drive
03:50 | Soft Points Explained: Why Control Lowers Intensity
05:01 | Patience Over Pressure: Don’t Rush the Flush
06:01 | Whoa Means Wait: Reps with Gunfire and Restraint
07:23 | When to Use the E-Collar During Bird Contact
10:18 | Real Hunting ≠ Training Drills: Why “Contrived” is Good
13:13 | Dealing with Vocalization During Steadiness Training
14:05 | Adding Complexity: Shots, Staggered Flushes, and Utility Prep
15:44 | Breaking the A-B-C Pattern: Randomizing Rewards to Prevent Anticipation
17:08 | Shooting Live Birds: When to Pay, When to Withhold
18:06 | Why keep Birds in Your Vest = Insurance Policy
22:02 | Missed the Bird? Still Pay the Steady Dog
24:01 | From Corrections to Consequences: Building a Finished Dog
25:31 | Teaching the Visual Cue: Backing Basics with Two Dogs
27:03 | Wind Direction, Setup, and Scent vs. Sight Triggers
31:04 | Stop to Flush → Stop to Dog = Backing Without Pressure
32:49 | Final Wrap-Up: Use What Works, Ditch What Doesn’t, Subscribe, Comment & Join Patreon
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WATCH on YouTube | https://youtu.be/wNS9TLk7Lno - In Part 3 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we leave the post and take your dog to the field. But not for hunting just yet. We’re drilling everything—from whoa, flush, and shot, to rewarding restraint, randomizing retrieves, and even introducing visual backing. 🔶 What You’ll Learn in Part 3: ~How to teach steadiness in drive (not just in drills) ~The power of room service rewards vs. marked retrieves ~Using e-collar pressure during real bird contacts (safely) ~Creating dogs that expect the unexpected (so they stay steady) ~Correcting vocalization without hurting intensity ~Teaching backing as a visual cue, not a scenting accident ~Managing your setups, wind, and expectations ~Real-world tips: dummy birds in your vest, missed shots, communication with gunners ➡️ If your dog can handle this phase, they’re nearly a finished bird dog. 🛠️ Recommended Gear & Training Courses: StandingStoneSupply.com — use code GDIY at checkout to save 15%. 🔗 Useful Links:Watch the full series → [https://linkly.link/2ByWe] Join Patreon for early access → patreon.com/gundogityourself Chapters: 00:00 | Intro 01:00 | Establishing Point Under High Prey Drive 02:12 | Room Service Rewards vs. Marked Retrieve Drive 03:50 | Soft Points Explained: Why Control Lowers Intensity 05:01 | Patience Over Pressure: Don’t Rush the Flush 06:01 | Whoa Means Wait: Reps with Gunfire and Restraint 07:23 | When to Use the E-Collar During Bird Contact 10:18 | Real Hunting ≠ Training Drills: Why “Contrived” is Good 13:13 | Dealing with Vocalization During Steadiness Training 14:05 | Adding Complexity: Shots, Staggered Flushes, and Utility Prep 15:44 | Breaking the A-B-C Pattern: Randomizing Rewards to Prevent Anticipation 17:08 | Shooting Live Birds: When to Pay, When to Withhold 18:06 | Why keep Birds in Your Vest = Insurance Policy 22:02 | Missed the Bird? Still Pay the Steady Dog 24:01 | From Corrections to Consequences: Building a Finished Dog 25:31 | Teaching the Visual Cue: Backing Basics with Two Dogs 27:03 | Wind Direction, Setup, and Scent vs. Sight Triggers 31:04 | Stop to Flush → Stop to Dog = Backing Without Pressure 32:49 | Final Wrap-Up: Use What Works, Ditch What Doesn’t, Subscribe, Comment & Join Patreon --------------------------------------------- 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