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09-15-2016, 08:36 PM
The "whoa" command is not only useful for driving, but is very handy out on the trail! Finn prefers to hike behind Phil, not me, and since I usually walk behind Phil he is always looking for an opportunity to scoot past. I'm pretty vigilant about keeping him behind me, but sometimes at a wide spot or a switchback he manages to get ahead. Always before I have had to either tell Phil to stop, or run a few steps to catch up to Finn and grab his halter. But last time we went hiking I simply said "Whoa Finn!" and he stopped and let me get past him. It was very gratifying to know that he is obedient to this command even when I have no physical means of restraining him. I'm quite proud of him!