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Canine Connections at Central Bark Positive, reward based dog training to help you and your dog reach your full potential. In my spare time I volunteer for he German Shepherd Dog Rescue.

I have worked with dogs since leaving school 27 years ago and have always aspired to promote canine welfare and had a keen interest in dog training. After leaving school I attended Kirkley Hall College to complete an NVQ 3 in Animal care whilst working in kennels. After leaving kennels I started working for a large pet store and ended up managing several stores and working as an adviser in pet car

e for the company. During this time I completed numerous nutritional courses in partnership with premium feed manufactures & obtained a City & Guilds qualification in Pet store management and Animal care. My previous dogs, Benny and particularly Maverick (retired/failed police dogs) found me seeking a more in depth understanding of dog behaviour and this lead me on my journey over 20 years ago. My passion for nutrition was started and the relationship between diet behaviour still remains a core part of my training programmes. I am a gold level instructor with the Academy of dog training & behaviourists and full member of the Guild of dog trainers. Professional development is very important to me and I am studying Advanced Canine Psychology at the Animal Care College and continuing courses with the world renowned School of Canine Science. I am a registered microchip implanter, qualified Pet First Aider and a registered C-SQP, meaning I am able to advise and dispense certain veterinary products. I specialise in aggressive dogs and behavioural problems associated with these aspects. My passion for nutrition interlinks with my holistic approach to dog behaviour, looking at all aspects of the dogs health, well-being & environment. I love spending time with my boys Oki & Denver who are Saarloos Wolfdogs & my now retired horse Tova. I also own and operate Central Bark Dog day-care which is where i run my classes and training workshops. Central Bark has been providing first class day care services for over 9 years and is set in acres of beautiful countryside just outside of Morpeth. Secure in and outdoor facilities are available and all of our staff are first aid trained, qualified, experienced, fully licensed i and insured.

Some of today’s Activity gang this morning. It was a special day today as it was our gorgeous little pocket rocket GinGi...
02/02/2025

Some of today’s Activity gang this morning. It was a special day today as it was our gorgeous little pocket rocket GinGin’s Happy Birthday today. She was more popular than normal as she brought cake to share with the other dogs 🎂 🎉

This gentle giant came for his Wag & Co assessment today. If you think your dog could be an ambassador for them check ou...
31/01/2025

This gentle giant came for his Wag & Co assessment today.
If you think your dog could be an ambassador for them check out the website.

https://wagandcompany.co.uk/

1st March at 10am Puppy Plus class. Suitable for all puppies from 6-10 months old, ideal for older puppies who missed t...
30/01/2025

1st March at 10am Puppy Plus class. Suitable for all puppies from 6-10 months old, ideal for older puppies who missed the early stage class or those wanted to progress their training & improve skills after Puppy class.

Enjoying working with this wee fluff ball. 14 weeks old and a pretty chilled boy for his 3rd lesson today. A good routin...
29/01/2025

Enjoying working with this wee fluff ball. 14 weeks old and a pretty chilled boy for his 3rd lesson today. A good routine, calm and consistent owners and a solid training plan will get your puppy the best start on your training journey.

🐶 Limited spaces available for the next group Puppy class.Booking available online now
28/01/2025

🐶 Limited spaces available for the next group Puppy class.
Booking available online now

This little cutie is only 5 months old. He started life in rescue and didn’t have a good time. He is now very under soci...
28/01/2025

This little cutie is only 5 months old. He started life in rescue and didn’t have a good time. He is now very under socialised and frightened of everything, especially other dogs. His new owners are committed to getting it right so we have started with some no pressure sessions and a training plan that will boost his confidence. I’m hopeful he will be able to join my next group classes in March.

26/01/2025

The first day for beginners activity class. They had a go at jumping, the tunnel and mini see-saw inside then the A frame in the frost. Didn’t they do well 👏

25/01/2025

The puppy plus group nailed sit and stay today. We will gradually increase the distraction and distance as they improve 👏

25/01/2025

The class worked on loose lead walking and settling today as well as some beginners agility. 🤩

Off lead playtime for a very chilly puppy class this morning ❄️
25/01/2025

Off lead playtime for a very chilly puppy class this morning ❄️

I have 1 space left if anyone would like to join the beginners Activity class this weekend. This is a 4 week starter cou...
20/01/2025

I have 1 space left if anyone would like to join the beginners Activity class this weekend.
This is a 4 week starter course giving you a chance to try and learn some new skills.
There is an option to join a weekly training group after this course.
Check out the website or message for more info.

🐕 settle down! Puppy plus gang learning to relax and settle in a busy environment this afternoon.
18/01/2025

🐕 settle down! Puppy plus gang learning to relax and settle in a busy environment this afternoon.

18/01/2025

Frosty start for the puppies practising loose lead walking and ignoring each other.

🚨 COURSE DATE 🚨🐾 Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (OFQUAL) or CPD Accredited Dog First Aid🎓 Taught by Registered Veter...
14/01/2025

🚨 COURSE DATE 🚨

🐾 Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (OFQUAL) or CPD Accredited Dog First Aid
🎓 Taught by Registered Veterinary Nurse
📅 Sunday 9th March
📍Central Bark, Unit B3 Whitehouse Farm Centre, Stannington, Morpeth NE61 6AW

Suitable for both the dog professional and owner, our CPD accredited & Ofqual regulated dog first aid course is a full day workshop covering all common canine emergencies.

Our courses are guided by a visual presentation and workbook with practical bandaging and CPR sessions using training aids and specialist dog CPR manikins, as well as learning life-saving skills using real dogs.

We use a range of ‘real life’ scenarios, photographs, and videos during our workshop combined with experience and discussions to enhance your learning and understanding of each topic. Each candidate will also receive a copy of our dog first aid guide.

Courses are available as CPD Accredited Dog First Aid which is a certificate of attendance rather than a qualification, or the enhanced iPET Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (this is a recognised OFQUAL qualification) which lasts for 3 years.

Both courses run together. However, supervised practical assessments with photographic evidence and additional home study are required for the Level 3 qualification.

The iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid meets the higher standard rating and contributes towards licensing requirements for kennels, day care, boarding, etc. Please contact your local authority directly to discuss individual requirements.

🚨 COURSE DATE 🚨🐾 IPET Network IPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (OFQUAL) or CPD Accredited Dog First Aid🎓 T...
14/01/2025

🚨 COURSE DATE 🚨

🐾 IPET Network IPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (OFQUAL) or CPD Accredited Dog First Aid
🎓 Taught by Registered Veterinary Nurse
📅 Sunday 9th March
📍Central Bark, Unit B3 Whitehouse Farm Centre, Stannington, Morpeth NE61 6AW

Suitable for both the dog professional and owner, our CPD accredited & Ofqual regulated dog first aid course is a full day workshop covering all common canine emergencies.

Our courses are guided by a visual presentation and workbook with practical bandaging and CPR sessions using training aids and specialist dog CPR manikins, as well as learning life-saving skills using real dogs.

We use a range of ‘real life’ scenarios, photographs, and videos during our workshop combined with experience and discussions to enhance your learning and understanding of each topic. Each student will also receive a copy of our dog first aid guide.

Courses are available as CPD Accredited Dog First Aid which is a certificate of attendance rather than a qualification, or the enhanced iPET Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid (this is a recognised OFQUAL qualification) which lasts for 3 years.

Both courses run together. However, supervised practical assessments with photographic evidence and additional home study are required for the Level 3 qualification.

The iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid meets the higher standard rating and contributes towards licensing requirements for kennels, day care, boarding, etc. Please contact your local authority directly to discuss individual requirements.

Book here -

The dog first aid course is a full day theoretical and practical based workshop which covers all common emergency situations including a practical bandaging and CPR session. Courses are available as CPD accreditation or the enhanced iPET Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid.Professional CPD accredited....

12/01/2025

Nice to have the Activity groups back again. Inside today as after months of moaning about the ground being to wet in the paddock it’s now too hard 🤣 🙄

This morning I welcomed a new group of puppies.m, 2 groups of older puppies and a group of Juniors all starting their 6 ...
11/01/2025

This morning I welcomed a new group of puppies.m, 2 groups of older puppies and a group of Juniors all starting their 6 week training
Courses. I also forget to take any photos but trust me they were all cute.
❄️ It was too cold for the puppy class to work outside today but the older groups had some outside time and what a beautiful morning it was

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The first day for beginners activity class. They had a go at jumping, the tunnel and mini see-saw inside then the A frame in the frost. Didn’t they do well 👏

The puppy plus group nailed sit and stay today. We will gradually increase the distraction and distance as they improve 👏

The class worked on loose lead walking and settling today as well as some beginners agility. 🤩

Frosty start for the puppies practising loose lead walking and ignoring each other.

Nice to have the Activity groups back again. Inside today as after months of moaning about the ground being to wet in the paddock it’s now too hard 🤣 🙄

Fancy having a go at agility and learning some new skills? Our 4 week beginners Activity class is the place to do it. The course covers agility, scent work and obedience and trick training. Once you have completed the course there is the option to join our weekly group classes. Next course starts 26th January at 9am and there are just 2 spaces left.

Happy New a year to you. This Christmas has been a time of rest, big walks and family for us. One thing Bronn isn’t good at is visitors, he gets soo excited. So that’s something (along with lots of other things) we will be working on. Your goals can be anything big or small, but whatever you want to work on I’m here to help. #newyear

NO Bronn’s were harmed during this process and yes he will get a walk… later. Having a duvet day or a late start is OK. Don’t beat yourself up about not being out by 7am or not having something to post on instagram. Enjoy your time together active or not 💤

How much exercise does a high energy or working breed need?? The answer is probably less than you think! Bronn is a high energy dog, he isn’t motivated massively by anything. He likes a ball, likes his treats but can take or leave them. He does however like learning for short stints and is very pleased with himself for getting it right. So we walk a good few miles a day and he gets playtime with me and other dogs but that doesn’t cut it. 10 minutes of ‘brain training’ takes the edge right off him and in his ‘silly’ teenage moments that’s all I need to settle to him. Forget long walks and endless ball throwing, try some short obedience or trick training drills. It’s the equivalent of doing a Sudoku in the morning!

Some of today’s Activity goers, was good to be out of the wind!

This little one had their first trip to the local today. How do you teach your puppy/dog to settle in new and exciting places? … See below 👇 🏠 Start at home then on a bench on your walks with no distraction first. 🐶 Pick a dog friendly venue that has plenty of space, you might want to start outside. 🦴 Take some high value treats and a nice chew/lickmat etc that will last a little while. 😴 Have a walk first so the dog is ready for a rest. 🕰️ Keep sessions short and don’t expect too much. ☕️ Get your coffee or tea in a takeout cup incase you need to leave earlier than planned. ✋ Don’t worry about telling people to leave the dog alone while they are training. If they are settled politely ask people@to ignore them.

Monday morning training. We always start with a mooch about and a play time before getting into training. Tug is Bronn’s favourite game so that always happens much to my shoulders dislike!

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