Lead tension Vs Equipment use
Lets define Lead Tension Lead Tension is when you and your dog are at maximum extension of the lead. It does not matter if they are...
Lead Handling - How to save your back
What is this "Lead Handling"? When you use your lead essentially. Any time you put a lead on your dog you are handling them. Now, my...
Are we thinking of Dog Training backwards?
Irrespective of what we are attempting to teach, if we reduce the clutter around our objectives our subjects will have a much easier time...
The gamble of Extinction
"Extinction...is its own kinda gamble" The best behavioural quote I have heard in quite awhile. What does it mean? You cannot ignore a...
Jump! Don't jump!
Your dog is jumping up on people? Your dog is jumping over the fence? Let’s fix that! The vast majority of problem behaviours with our...
Teaching the Forge - 1
Introducing the forge is all about teaching our dogs to walk in front of us within a specific range. But all the trainers say that we...
The Predatory Sequence...and how to exploit it
This sequence is still relevant to our dogs now as it is a primal state of being for them. By establishing a social connection with...
Unintentional Agitation
This video shows how good, high quality, high achieving competitive dog teams achieve their success during competition. It is important...
The Power to Devour - Life Skills
Welcome back!!! Building on the lessons of the previous weeks, we will look at how to make sure that our dogs are safe out, even in bait...
What we want to do for you
What does Barefoot Paws do? We address any issues that you feel that you have with your dog. Regardless of the exact issue, be it a...