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Curlabull Canine Training & Canine Behaviourist

Mechelle and her team create a happy atmosphere to train pups and dogs. We show you how to build a great relationship with your dog and solve any difficulty.
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Highly qualified with 30 years of experience, you could not put your dog or pup in better hands. Group training and one to one sessions for pet dogs on all aspects of training and behaviour. Whatever the problem we are here to help. Pet dog training classes are based at Burnopfield and leadgate on Thursday and Friday evenings.

09/06/2024

Sunday Funday

08/06/2024

Come and join us with your pup or beginner dog for Google 5-star training. We have happy dogs, happy owners, fun training, and lots of learning via some of the most up-to-date techniques.
Build a brilliant relationship with your dog, train with Curlabull.
The next puppy and beginner course is taking bookings. The start date is the 5th of July. Follow the link to book on this great course.
https://www.curlabullcaninetraining.co.uk/service-page/pup-and-beginners-course-05-07-24-7-20pm?referral=service_list_widget

08/06/2024

A pretty gift from House of the White Rabbit. And I got to work with their lovely Labrador too. Cheers Claire Holoway

05/06/2024

Is puppy training important?
People ask, why would I bother, he is pretty good for his age or I have no problems so there is no point. But both of these views are not seeing the long term future of the dog. Training early is an investment in the future. It is putting in firm foundations that will payback tenfold when the dog is older, when it hits the adolescent stage or is unlucky enough to lose its confidence through a dog attack or other unfortunate event. Firm foundations make for an easier life, they put in the training that means everyday problems are avoided or can be removed if they appear. They also make your dog smarter. The more your pup uses its brain the more neural connections it makes and the more mentally able it becomes. Training early amongst other dogs helps reduce the distraction of other dogs and reduces the dog play frustration that some dogs develop. Therefore training your puppy is essential to ensure you have the best dog possible.

03/06/2024

Put your puppy in the best hands.
One recent Google review
"Michelle is very knowledgeable,
helpful and patient.
The classes are very interactive teaching us as owners as well as the dogs.
The demonstration’s with her own dogs and puppies are very helpful. Obie is an adorable poodle puppy…
Amanda who helps out is lovely and very knowledgeable as well.
As are the other girls who are there.
On the whole it is a fab training session.
No problem is any bother. I have enjoyed it so much I’m going to sign up for the next one…. "
Come and join us for our next puppy training course
https://www.curlabullcaninetraining.co.uk/service-page/pup-beginner-07-06-24-6-30pm?referral=service_list_widget

02/06/2024

Sunday fun day

31/05/2024

Some fun in intermediate level 1 tonight 🐾😁👏🏼

31/05/2024

Our latest puppy and beginner class graduates, well done to everyone!🎓🐾🎉

30/05/2024

With Consett Festival – I just got recognised as one of their rising fans! 🎉 We are one of thus years sponsors. Hope to see you there

30/05/2024

NEW intermediate class is open for booking.
Fridays at 3pm starting on the 7th June. All of our pup and beginner graduates welcome. Working towards bronze and silver awards. Smaller class size so more individual time.
If you have not trained with us before and would like to join us feel free to drop us a line and we will be happy to help.

26/05/2024

A Sunday Funday cartoon, enjoy

25/05/2024

New Dog Respect Poster

25/05/2024

Poodles, doodles and any other dog that has regular trips to the groomers, need to be prepared for every part of the grooming process. Today I thought I would chat about preping for drying and grooming. One of the first things you need to introduce, is grooming up high. All groomers use tables, so it essential that we get the pups used to being groomed at table level. If you want to use a kitchen table, put a non slip bath mat on it so the dog does not slide around, or consider buying a grooming table. They are not as expensive as they used to be and can be an investment for both the dog and your back. The one in the picture, costs about £80 on the usual shopping sites. Slowly introduce the dog to being high up, with rewards before you groom. Be aware of the body language, some dogs will cower or freeze, so go slow and gently. Your groomer will probably also use a head and belly restraint, so it can be helpful to introduce these at home first, before the groomer uses them. Some groomers also use head snoods, to cover the ears. These easy-to-make or cheap-to-buy items also need to be introduced. They could be worn when the dog is eating (something spaniel owners know all about) to develop a positive association with the snood. Finally, hunt out your hairdryer and get your dog used to the sound and feel of the warm air. The blowers that groomers use are very high speed, so slowly introduce faster blowing speeds with your hairdryer. Finally, they are used very close to the skin, so make sure you have your hairdryer on the lowest heat setting and hold it close to the body (at a safe distance) to warm and blow the water off the hairs. The more you practise, the less stressed your dog will be at the groomer, and they may even enjoy the attention. Weekly practice grooming at home will also ensure your pup looks wonderful too. If you need any support with grooming your dog, feel free to get in touch. We are here to help.

24/05/2024

Our excellent puppy and beginner course has a new intake on the 7th June.
Come and join us to learn how to bond with your pup and put all the key elements in place, for a well-trained family pet.
This course is seven weeks, not six so we have more time to ensure we make the most of your pup's talents. We also have several team members available to help out and ensure each pup gets a lot of individual attention.
Come and train with this Google 5-star business, with County Durham's only Kennel Club Accredited Instructor and a Kennel Club award-winning trainer. Put your pup in safe hands.

23/05/2024

The first of the new classes is now online ready to book. New sessions and smaller class sizes too. Any guesses on what the new class is, from the image? Go to the website to find out if you are right and see the details.

21/05/2024

Extra Classes. We are happy to announce the expansion of our classes. We will be offering afternoon classes from the 7th June. New classes will be available to book on the Website in the next few days. There will be a mix of new and familiar courses and classes. We look forward to seeing both new and existing clients at these sessions.

19/05/2024

The training team have spent the day brushing up their canine first aid. Ready for any emergency.

18/05/2024

A Sunday funny for all the spaniel people

16/05/2024

Hi All, we have just opened booking for our next puppy and beginner course, which starts on the 7th June. Join us to make your puppy's day. Great happy puppy training, with positive reinforcement and excellent results. You can book via the website or drop me a message if you want more information. If you have already done our course, then please share with friends so they can have great pups too.

16/05/2024

Reminder, the Gold test is on the 13th of June at 7pm. There will be no classes that night. If you have your silver award, this is your opportunity, please remember you need to be training with the advanced class to participate. Good luck. If you have your silver and are not currently training with us, please send us a message to discuss.

05/05/2024

Having a few days off!
will be back online on the 15th May.

05/05/2024

One of our members is looking for recommendations for home-boarding or similar, as their dog does not do kennels. They have been let down at short notice too. Please only recommend services, you have actually used and post them below.

03/05/2024

Congratulations to all the puppies and handlers for graduating our puppy and beginner course this week🐾🥰🎓

28/04/2024

Really important information for the owners of larger deep chested dogs.

Do you know the signs of bloat?

Bloat, also known as gastric torsion, and also as gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) syndrome, is a life-threatening disorder that happens when a dog's stomach fills with gas and becomes twisted. Knowing the signs could save your dogs life.

Find out more at thekennelclub.org.uk/bloat.

28/04/2024

Fighting misinformation

There have been various posts circulating on social media regarding rapeseed, which have been shared extensively and understandably worried many dog owners. The post’s state that rapeseed is extremely poisonous to dogs, and can cause signs including haemolytic anaemia, blindness, damaged nervous s...

28/04/2024

Funday Sunday, enjoy

27/04/2024

In our busy lives, we like to relax and live in the moment, letting the day's stresses drift away. We humans do this by taking a relaxing bath, taking a nice walk in nature, listening to music, or having a good chat. Dogs can also find day-to-day living stressful and would also like to destress, but how do we offer them the opportunities to do this? The answer is the decompression walk. This walk differs from ordinary walks; it is no toy, no training, no human play, dog-led walk which presents opportunities for the dog to participate in calming behaviours such as sniffing. It should be done at a wandering pace, allowing the dog to swap sides and range around you, dragging a long line or off-lead. Your dog will love that you are giving so much time to sniffing and scenting the air and the ground. Concentrating on sniffing allows the dog to lower its heart rate and calm. The location should be newer to the dog but not busy with other dogs or people. A slow walk around the edge of an open field or through an open wood would be ideal. If you want to know more about the decompression walk, there is a lot of information on the net.

25/04/2024

A massive well done to all our dogs and handlers who have passed their bronze test tonight 👏🏼🐾❤️

24/04/2024

For those who have XL Bullies, and looking for insurance, NAPO insurance has just announced that they are accepting XL bullies. Please check the small print before accepting any insurance to ensure it suits you.

23/04/2024

This was what I was doing at the weekend.

Address

The Stables, Durham Road
Durham
DH85TN

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 8pm
Wednesday	7pm - 9pm
Thursday	6pm - 9pm
Friday	6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+447776308220

Website

http://www.curlabullcaninetraining.co.uk/

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teaching a young pup to heel or loose lead walk.

puppy collars

A widespread problem with young pups is collar shyness. This shyness is especially true of pups who were not dressed in a collar when they were with the breeder. Collar-shy pups vary from those who just squirm a little to those who scream or run away at the sight of a collar. Wearing collars can be a complex problem as a dog is legally required to wear a collar in public, with a name tag containing the name and address on it, under The Control of Dogs Order 1992 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/901/article/2/made It is essential to link the collar to positive experiences; some pups will make the association that the collar and lead mean they are going out and, therefore, are more than happy to wear their collar. For other pups, the collar will need a more formal introduction. Putting treats inside the collar on the floor is helpful, as is feeding the pup when you make the collar click open and close in your hands. Putting treats on the floor or on a snuffle mat while you put the collar on can be an easy win. Most pups can be distracted long enough to do so, and then you can shower them with praise and rewards for doing so without fighting the process. For the pups at the extreme of collar shyness, it is worth using the bucket game; this patient technique gives the dog an element of choice when training and can be very effective for these pups. You can check out this video, which shows you how it is done step by step. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJSs9eqi2r8 Please contact us for a consultation if you require help with this issue or any behavioural problem.

Raffle tickets for our Easter raffle will be on sale next week at £1 a strip. Lots of lovely eggs to win

Tyrion toy washing day. These toys will go away for a couple of weeks, while he has some other toys. When he gets them back he will be pleased to see them and play with them like they are new. Cheaper than new toys constantly.

The advanced class dogs learn to work over distractions, some just beginning and others more experienced, from the big to the little across a range of breeds. Well done everyone

Tyrion is back from Auntie Lisa, he is so happy Grrom at the top are selling toys to good boys who behave when they are groomed. Merry Christmas Auntie Lisa.

Agility fun

New courses for September. Beginner agility course starts on 5th September at 7pm Pup and beginner starts on 1st September at 7pm. Booking and details on website. Www.curlabullcaninetraining.co.uk

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Our Doggy Tale

Started in 2013, as a small training class, Curabull Canine Training has gone from strength to strength. We now train up to 90 dogs a week, in puppy, intermediate, advanced pet obedience as well as Fun agility. We have experience of training a very wide range of dogs from Akitas to Austrailain Shepherds, from Cockerpoos to Chihuahuas , we are happy to train big or small, young or old, bold or shy. We have an excellent success rate with rescues and difficult dogs and enjoy the challenges these bring. The classes are based at Burnopfield and leadgate on Thursday and Friday evenings. Agility is held on Saturday mornings at Houghall College. Mechelle is a qualified animal behaviourist (Royal Veterinary College, University of Edinburgh) as well as a dog trainer and has over 25 years of professional dog experience, she is also co-author of the K999.direct first aid app. Mechelle was nomated for Kennel Club National Trainer of the Year 2016 and shortlisted for Trainer of the Year in 2017. Amanda is the other half of the team and is a qualified Kennel Club Good Citizen Assessor and has been training dogs for over 25 years.

We also undertake behavioural consultations, in your own home. These intense sessions use a common sense approach, based in the most up to date scientific techniques, backed up by a wealth of practical knowledge. They are often by Veterinary Referral and are covered by some canine insurance companies.